Townsend Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Townsend, Massachusetts
About This Location
The Townsend Recycling Center at 33 Greenville Road is a regional CHARM-style drop-off in Townsend, Massachusetts that is open to everyone, including New Hampshire residents. It accepts a wide range of hard-to-recycle items, from TVs, mattresses, tires and scrap metal to textiles, electronics, propane tanks and rechargeable batteries. The center is open the first and third Saturday of each month from 7 AM to 2 PM, with some months adding extra dates.
What Townsend Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
Fees
- Certain items (e.g. TVs, monitors, tires, mattresses, appliances) — Per-item disposal fees apply; see the town fee list for amounts
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to everyone; the center is regional and serves New Hampshire residents too. Free recycling stickers for receptacles are available at Town Hall or the center.
Programs & events
- Red Cross clothing donation bin — A textile donation bin is located on-site at 33 Greenville Rd.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Townsend Recycling Center open?
It is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 7 AM to 2 PM; some months add extra dates. Check the town's posted schedule before you go.
Can non-Townsend residents use the center?
Yes. The center is open to everyone and is regional, explicitly welcoming New Hampshire residents too.
Does Townsend Recycling Center take TVs, mattresses and tires?
Yes. It accepts TVs and electronics, mattresses and box springs, tires, scrap metal, propane tanks and many other hard-to-recycle items. Per-item fees apply to some of these.
Is there a fee to use the center?
Certain items such as TVs, tires and mattresses carry per-item disposal fees. See the town's current fee list for exact amounts, or call the Board of Health at (978) 597-1700 ext. 1713.
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