City Of Westfield Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Westfield, Massachusetts

📍 43 Twiss St, Westfield, MA 01085
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About This Location

The City of Westfield Recycling Center is the Twiss Street Transfer Station at 57 Twiss Street, run by the city for Westfield residents only. A valid annual entrance permit ($35) is required and proof of residency must be shown at the gate. Many materials are accepted at no extra charge - appliances, car and rechargeable batteries, cardboard and paper, electronics, and fluorescent bulbs - while bulky items, mattresses, freon appliances, propane cylinders and fire extinguishers require a paid sticker. Motor oil and antifreeze are taken on Saturdays, and oil-based paint on the first Saturday of the month.

What City Of Westfield Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves (No extra charge (freon appliances carry a fee))
✓ Car batteries and rechargeable batteries (No extra charge)
✓ Cardboard and paper (No extra charge)
✓ Electronics: laptops, DVD players, stereos, computer towers (No extra charge)
✓ Fluorescent lamps and bulbs (No extra charge)
✓ Books (donated for charity)
✓ Motor oil, antifreeze and automobile oil filters (Saturdays only)
✓ Oil-based paint (First Saturday of the month only)
✓ Bulk items: furniture, bulky rigid plastics (lawn furniture, toys, playhouses) and other non-recyclable bulky items ($10 sticker required)
✓ Mattresses and box springs ($25 sticker required)
✓ Items containing freon ($10 sticker required)
✓ Propane gas cylinders (20 lb) ($5 sticker required)
✓ Fire extinguishers ($5 sticker required)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Mattresses · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Non-residents (open to Westfield residents only)

The facility serves Westfield residents only; a valid entrance permit and proof of residency are required at the gate.

Fees

  • Annual entrance permit — $35.00
  • Bulk items (furniture, bulky rigid plastics, other non-recyclables) — $10.00 each
  • Mattresses / box springs — $25.00 each
  • Items with freon — $10.00 each
  • Propane gas cylinders (20 lb) — $5.00 each
  • Fire extinguishers — $5.00 each

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Westfield residents only with a valid annual entrance permit ($35); proof of residency must be provided at the gate. Permits can be bought at the Customer Service Desk of either Westfield Big Y supermarket or online (e-check, PayPal/Venmo or credit card).

Programs & events

  • Saturday motor oil and antifreeze collection — Motor oil, antifreeze and automobile oil filters are accepted on Saturdays only.
  • First-Saturday oil-based paint collection — Oil-based paint is collected on the first Saturday of each month only.
  • Books for charity — Donated books are collected at the transfer station for charity.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for the Westfield Transfer Station?

Yes. It is open to Westfield residents only with a valid $35 annual entrance permit, and proof of residency must be shown at the gate. Permits are sold at either Westfield Big Y supermarket or online.

What are the Twiss Street Transfer Station hours?

It is open Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 2:45 PM, and closed Sunday.

How much to drop off a mattress or an appliance with freon?

Mattresses and box springs require a $25 sticker, and items containing freon require a $10 sticker. Bulk items are $10, propane cylinders and fire extinguishers $5 each.

When can I bring motor oil or oil-based paint?

Motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters are taken on Saturdays only, and oil-based paint is collected on the first Saturday of the month only.

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Recycling Centers Near Westfield

Contact & Location

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43 Twiss St, Westfield, MA 01085
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City / State
Westfield, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Thursday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Friday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Saturday 7 AM-2:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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