Recycling Centers in West Boylston, MA
Find drop-off recycling locations in West Boylston, Massachusetts. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of West Boylston, 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 West Boylston: A Local Guide
West Boylston, in central Worcester County, is home to two recycling operations that serve very different audiences. The standout public resource is the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center at 131 Raymond Huntington Highway (978-464-2854), a volunteer-run facility operated by Wachusett Earthday Inc. The center accepts an exceptionally broad range of hard-to-recycle materials — electronics, furniture, mattresses, tires, fluorescent bulbs, textiles, scrap metal, and standard curbside recyclables — and runs a free ReUse corner with seasonal items, toys, and bicycles. Winter hours: Tuesdays 10 am–noon, Thursdays 2–4 pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9 am–noon.
The Wachusett center is restricted to residents of seven member towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston. Everyone must present a government-issued photo ID or utility bill confirming their address in one of these communities. Payment — for items with fees — is accepted by cash, check, credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Household hazardous products (paint, pesticides, etc.) are only accepted on special HHP Collection Days held periodically; check wachusettearthday.org for the schedule.
WM (Waste Management) Fitchburg MA Hauling at 124 Hartwell St (866-299-2825) is a commercial hauling depot serving business accounts in Worcester County. It dispatches collection trucks for dumpster service (2–8 yard containers, up to 5x weekly) and is not open to the public for drop-offs. Businesses interested in commercial waste and recycling service can call WM at 866-299-2825 or visit wm.com.
Residents in West Boylston and the six neighboring member towns are fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive community recycling programs in central Massachusetts at their doorstep. Nearby communities outside the service area — including Clinton, Northborough, and Worcester — should check their own municipal programs. For a full list of Massachusetts facilities, visit Massachusetts recycling centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in West Boylston
Who can use the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center in West Boylston?
Only residents of the seven member towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston. You must show a government-issued photo ID or utility bill confirming your address in one of these communities. Visitors from outside the service area are not admitted.
What does the Wachusett Watershed center charge to drop off a TV or old appliances?
Televisions are $25 regardless of size. Large appliances like washers, dryers, and stoves are $5; refrigerators and freezers are $15–$20. Smaller countertop appliances (microwaves, coffee makers) are $3. Many items — textiles, scrap metal, fluorescent bulbs, ink cartridges, and most batteries — are accepted free. See the full fee schedule at wachusettearthday.org/drop-off-fees.
Can West Boylston businesses use the WM facility on Hartwell St for recycling?
WM at 124 Hartwell St is a commercial hauling depot for registered business accounts — not a walk-in drop-off. Businesses can call 866-299-2825 to arrange commercial dumpster service for both waste and recycling in the Worcester County area.
Does the Wachusett center accept paint, chemicals, or other hazardous items?
Household hazardous products (paint, pesticides, solvents, etc.) are only accepted during special HHP Collection Days — not on regular Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays. Visit wachusettearthday.org or call 978-464-2854 to find out when the next HHP day is scheduled.