Recycling Centers in Peabody, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Peabody, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Peabody, Massachusetts can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Peabody: A Local Guide
Peabody, in Essex County north of Boston, gives residents three distinct recycling resources — a municipally run drop-off center, a deposit-bottle redemption shop, and a private waste hauler — each serving a different need.
The primary drop-off facility is the Peabody Public Services Recycling Center at 50 Farm Ave, operated by the City of Peabody Department of Public Services. It is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and on the last Saturday of each month 7:00 AM–11:30 AM. Access is limited to Peabody residents — proof of residency is required. The center accepts an unusually broad list of hard-to-recycle items: large appliances and white goods (sticker required), mattresses and box springs (sticker required), televisions, computers and electronics, motor oil, propane tanks, tires, automotive and rechargeable batteries, e-bike batteries, fire extinguishers, mercury-containing products, clothing, books, cell phones, exercise equipment, and yard waste. Annual Household Hazardous Waste events are also coordinated through this department. Contact the DPW at (978) 536-0600 or andrea.trefry@peabody-ma.gov for sticker fees and HHW event dates.
For Massachusetts bottle bill deposits, Peabody Redemption Center Co at 27 Caller St pays cash for qualifying 5-cent deposit glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers. Hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Payment is cash only. Sorting by container type (large bottles, small bottles, cans) before you arrive speeds up the process. The center is wheelchair accessible.
Casella Waste Systems at 295 Forest St is Peabody's regional waste and recycling hauler — it dispatches trucks for scheduled curbside trash pickup, single-stream recycling collection, bulk waste removal, food waste collection, and dumpster rentals. It is not a walk-in drop-off facility. Residential and commercial customers can set up service by calling (800) 950-9293 (Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM, Sat 7 AM–12 PM). For more recycling options in the area, see the Massachusetts recycling directory and nearby Salem and Lynn recycling centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Peabody
Can I drop off a TV or old computer at the Peabody recycling center?
Yes — the Peabody Public Services Recycling Center at 50 Farm Ave accepts televisions, computers, and other electronics at no extra charge. Open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM. Peabody residency proof is required.
Where do I return deposit bottles and cans in Peabody, MA?
Peabody Redemption Center Co at 27 Caller St pays the 5-cent Massachusetts deposit in cash for qualifying glass, plastic, and aluminum containers. Open Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM and Sat 9 AM–4 PM. Cash only; sort by container type before arrival.
Do I need a sticker to drop off a mattress or appliance in Peabody?
Yes — the city recycling center at 50 Farm Ave requires advance purchase of a white goods or mattress sticker before you can drop off those items. Contact the Department of Public Services at 978-536-0600 or email andrea.trefry@peabody-ma.gov to buy a sticker and confirm the current fee.
Is Casella Waste Systems on Forest St a public recycling drop-off in Peabody?
No — Casella at 295 Forest St is a hauling dispatch center that schedules curbside pickup and dumpster deliveries. It does not accept walk-in drop-offs. For public drop-off, use the city recycling center at 50 Farm Ave (residents only) or the redemption center at 27 Caller St for bottles and cans.