Newton Recycling Information
Recycling Center in Newton Centre, Massachusetts
About This Location
Newton's household recycling is handled at the city's Resource Recovery Center at 115 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale, operated by the Department of Public Works. Open to all Newton residents, it accepts a broad list of hard-to-recycle items including appliances, used electronics, motor oil, batteries, paint, fluorescent and LED bulbs, textiles, books, cardboard, printer cartridges, car seats, sharps and Styrofoam, and it hosts a seasonal Swap Shop for reusable goods. Proof of Newton residency may be requested. The center is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays, holidays, and occasionally during heavy rain or snow.
What Newton Recycling Information Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
The center serves Newton residents; proof of Newton residency may be requested. A full 8-page accepted-materials list is published by the DPW.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to all Newton residents; proof of Newton residency is required upon request.
Programs & events
- Swap Shop — Seasonal reuse shop at the Rumford Ave center where residents can drop off and take usable household items for free.
- Sharps collection — Medical sharps collection relocated to the Rumford Avenue Resource Recovery Center.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newton's recycling drop-off?
Newton's Resource Recovery Center is at 115 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale (Newton). It is the city's main household drop-off for hard-to-recycle items.
What can I drop off at Newton's Resource Recovery Center?
Appliances, used electronics, motor oil, batteries, paint, fluorescent and LED bulbs, textiles, books, cardboard, printer cartridges, car seats, sharps and Styrofoam, among other items.
Do I have to be a Newton resident to use it?
Yes, it is for Newton residents, and proof of Newton residency may be requested.
What are the Resource Recovery Center hours?
It is generally open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and closed Sundays and holidays; winter and seasonal hours can shift the Saturday times, and it may close in heavy rain or snow, so call 617-796-1000 to confirm.
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