Recycling Centers in Somerville, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Somerville, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Somerville and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Somerville: A Local Guide
Somerville, a densely populated city just north of Boston, has two distinct recycling businesses in our directory serving very different needs. Earthworm, Inc. at 65 Inner Belt Rd is a nonprofit recycling organization founded in 1970 — one of Greater Boston's longest-running independent recyclers. Earthworm accepts public drop-offs of computers, laptops, monitors, printers, and other electronics at its Inner Belt Rd warehouse, Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Call or email before arriving (617-628-1844 / info@earthwormrecycling.org) so staff can receive you. A small handling fee applies to labor-intensive items like TVs and printers; most other electronics are accepted at low or no cost.
Earthworm's primary mission is small-business recycling: it provides in-office scheduled pickup of paper, bottles, and cans for businesses that larger haulers overlook, and it also handles toner cartridges and — more recently — decommissioned solar panels. Paper and cardboard drop-offs are not available directly from the public; Earthworm refers those to Casella's Charlestown facility. The organization does not accept plastic bags, CFL bulbs, alkaline batteries, or 3-ring binders.
The second listing, Acme Auto Co of Cambridge at 461 Columbia St, handles a completely different stream: junk vehicles and scrap metal. In business since 1992, Acme buys end-of-life cars and pays cash — with free towing and same-day pickup available. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. It is not a household recycling center and does not accept paper, glass, or electronics from the public. For Somerville's curbside recycling program and bulk-item collection, contact the City of Somerville DPW. Nearby cities with additional recycling resources include Cambridge, Everett, Malden, and Boston, or see all Massachusetts recycling locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Somerville
Where can I drop off old electronics in Somerville, MA?
Earthworm Inc at 65 Inner Belt Rd accepts electronics from the public on weekdays (Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM, Fri 9 AM–1 PM). Call or email ahead before arriving so a staff member can meet you. A small fee may apply to TVs, monitors, and printers. For larger quantities or business pickup, ask about their scheduled in-office service.
Does Somerville have a recycling center open to the public?
Somerville has city-run curbside recycling for residents (contact the Somerville DPW). For drop-off recycling, Earthworm Inc at Inner Belt Rd is the most accessible public drop-off site in the city, specializing in electronics. Acme Auto Co of Cambridge accepts junk cars and scrap metal but is not a general-purpose recycling facility.
I have a junk car to recycle in Somerville — who should I call?
Acme Auto Co of Cambridge at 461 Columbia St has been buying junk cars in the area since 1992. They offer free towing and same-day pickup for qualifying vehicles and pay cash. Call +1 617-491-1292 Monday–Friday 8 AM–3:30 PM or Saturday 8 AM–12 PM.
Does Earthworm Inc accept cardboard, plastic, or glass?
No. Earthworm Inc does not accept cardboard, plastic bags, glass, or alkaline batteries from the public. Their drop-off focuses on electronics and their business service handles office paper and bottles/cans. For those materials, use Somerville's curbside recycling or check listings in Cambridge or Boston.