Earthworm Inc – Electronics & Paper Recycling, Somerville MA

Name: Earthworm
Address: Inc., 65 Inner Belt Rd, Somerville, MA, US
Telephone: +1 617-628-1844

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About This Location

Earthworm Inc, a nonprofit recycler operating in Somerville since 1970, accepts public electronics drop-offs at its Inner Belt Rd warehouse weekdays 9 AM–4:30 PM and specializes in paper, bottle-and-can, and solar-panel recycling for small businesses.

What this location Accepts

✓ Laptops and desktop computers

✓ Monitors

✓ Printers

✓ General electronics and e-waste

✓ Power tools and backup power supplies (rechargeable/lithium batteries)

✓ Solar panels (PV)

✓ Toner and ink cartridges

✓ Office paper (with or without staples, sticky notes, glue-bound books)

✓ Bottles and cans (business pickup service)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags, wraps, or film

✕ Paper coffee cups (plastic-lined)

✕ CFL and fluorescent bulbs

✕ Alkaline batteries

✕ 3-ring binders (mixed materials)

✕ Padded envelopes

✕ Paper towels, tissues, or toilet paper

✕ Cardboard drop-offs (refer to Casella Charlestown)

Fees

Electronics with higher labor demand (monitors, TVs, printers) — Small handling fee — amount not published; cash or check preferred

Programs & events

In-Office Business Recycling Pickup — Earthworm provides scheduled and on-call in-office paper and bottle/can pickup for small businesses in the Greater Boston area, including complimentary recycling containers.
Solar Panel Recycling — Earthworm accepts decommissioned solar panels (PV) for responsible recycling, a newer service added to their traditional paper and electronics programs.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public drop off old electronics at Earthworm Inc in Somerville?

Yes, but you must call or email ahead (617-628-1844 / info@earthwormrecycling.org) so a staff member can be at the warehouse to receive you. Hours are Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Ring the doorbell under the green awning at 65 Inner Belt Rd.

Does Earthworm charge a fee for electronics recycling?

Most drop-offs are low-cost, but items that require more handling labor — such as printers, monitors, and TVs — incur a small fee. Earthworm prefers payment by cash or check. Call 617-628-1844 to ask about fees for your specific items before making the trip.

Does Earthworm Inc accept cardboard or plastic bags?

No. Cardboard drop-offs are not accepted at the Earthworm warehouse; they direct people to the Casella facility in Charlestown. Plastic bags, wraps, and film are also not accepted. Earthworm focuses on electronics, office paper, bottles and cans, toner cartridges, and solar panels.

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