Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center

Recycling Center in West Boylston, Massachusetts

📍 131 Raymond Huntington Hwy, West Boylston, MA 01583
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About This Location

The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center is a volunteer-run facility in West Boylston serving residents of seven central Massachusetts towns, accepting hard-to-recycle items from electronics and furniture to textiles and fluorescent bulbs — many for free.

What this location Accepts

✓ Curbside recyclables (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans)
✓ Textiles, clothing, shoes
✓ Scrap metal (free)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs and CFL bulbs (free)
✓ Ink cartridges (free)
✓ Mercury switches (free)
✓ Most batteries (free)
✓ Bicycles (free reuse)
✓ Electronics — phones, cameras, game consoles (fee: $1)
✓ Computers, printers, keyboards (fee: $2–$5)
✓ Monitors 25"+ (fee: $10)
✓ Televisions (fee: $25)
✓ Microwaves and countertop appliances (fee: $3)
✓ Large appliances — washers, dryers, stoves (fee: $5)
✓ Refrigerators/freezers (fee: $15–$20)
✓ Mattresses — twin/futon $30, full/queen $35, king $40
✓ Tires up to 19" (fee: $7 each)
✓ Propane tanks (fee: $2–$20 depending on size)
✓ Furniture — chairs, tables, desks (fee: $5–$10)
✓ Sofas/couches (fee: $20)
✓ Household hazardous products (HHP Special Collection Days only)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Sheet plastic and plastic bags
✕ Yard waste and food waste
✕ Creosoted wood
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Incandescent bulbs
✕ Broken fluorescent tubes
✕ Audio/VCR tapes
✕ Foam packing materials and styrofoam food containers
✕ HHP hazardous products (except on special HHP collection days)

Fees

  • Televisions (any size) — $25
  • Mattress — twin/futon — $30
  • Mattress — full/queen — $35
  • Mattress — king — $40
  • Tires up to 19" — $7 each
  • Refrigerators/freezers — $15–$20
  • Large appliances (washer/dryer/stove) — $5
  • Sofas/couches — $20
  • Area rugs — $10
  • Construction/demolition debris — $70/cubic yard
  • Propane tanks — $2–$20 (by size)

Programs & events

  • ReUse Program — Free reusable items available throughout the property — seasonal decor, toys, puzzles, bicycles, and more
  • HHP Special Collection Days — Periodic events accepting household hazardous products not accepted on regular days — check wachusettearthday.org for dates
  • Volunteer Program — The center is almost entirely volunteer-run and actively recruits volunteers to help with operations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to show ID to use the Wachusett Watershed Recycling Center?

Yes. Everyone must show proof of residency — a government-issued photo ID or utility bill with your current address, confirming you live in one of the seven member towns: Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, or West Boylston. Residents from outside this area are not admitted.

Does the Wachusett recycling center accept old TVs and electronics?

Yes. Televisions are accepted for a $25 fee regardless of size. Smaller electronics like phones, cameras, and game consoles are $1 each; computers and printers are $2–$5; large monitors 25"+ are $10. These fees help fund the volunteer-run operation.

What are the current hours for the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center?

On the winter schedule (as of October 2026): Tuesdays 10 am–noon, Thursdays 2–4 pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month 9 am–noon. The center is open in rain but closes for weather emergencies. Check wachusettearthday.org for any schedule changes.

Can I drop off hazardous household products like paint or pesticides here?

Not on regular drop-off days. Household hazardous products (HHP) are only accepted during special HHP Collection Days held periodically throughout the year. Visit wachusettearthday.org or call 978-464-2854 to find the next HHP event.

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131 Raymond Huntington Hwy, West Boylston, MA 01583
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West Boylston, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (1st and 3rd Saturdays only)
Sunday Closed

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