Springfield Materials Recycling Facility

Recycling Center in Springfield, Massachusetts

📍 84 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107
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About This Location

The Springfield Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at 84 Birnie Avenue is the cornerstone of the Western Massachusetts Regional Recycling Program, operated with MassDEP. It sorts and processes recyclables from more than 60 communities across the four western counties, using dual-stream collection in which paper and containers are delivered separately. Material is baled and sold to manufacturers and recyclers. Importantly, the MRF receives recyclables from municipally designated haulers under contract, not walk-in drop-offs from the public.

What Springfield Materials Recycling Facility Accepts

✓ Recyclable paper (Delivered separately from containers (dual-stream))
✓ Containers: glass
✓ Containers: metal (cans)
✓ Containers: plastic
✓ Cardboard

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

The MRF processes municipal single-stream/dual-stream recyclables only. It is not a public drop-off and does not handle trash, bulky items, electronics, yard waste, or household hazardous waste from individual residents.

Access & restrictions

Commercial/drop-off for businesses · Recyclables are delivered by haulers that each participating municipality designates under a signed contract; individual residents cannot drop off material here. Residents should recycle through their own town's curbside or transfer-station program.

Programs & events

  • Western Massachusetts Regional Recycling Program — Regional program serving 60+ communities in the four western counties; MRF sorts, bales and markets the recyclables

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can residents drop off recycling at the Springfield MRF?

No. The Springfield Materials Recycling Facility processes recyclables delivered by haulers that each participating town designates under contract. Individual residents should recycle through their own community's curbside collection or transfer station.

What does the Springfield MRF process?

It sorts and markets recyclable paper and containers, including glass, metal cans, plastic, and cardboard, using dual-stream collection where paper and containers arrive separately.

What are the MRF's operating hours?

The plant operates Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During weeks with a major holiday, it opens the following Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is closed on major holidays.

Which communities does the Springfield MRF serve?

It is the hub of the Western Massachusetts Regional Recycling Program, serving more than 60 communities across the four western counties of Massachusetts, operated in partnership with MassDEP.

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Contact & Location

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84 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107
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City / State
Springfield, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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