Brookline Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Brookline, New Hampshire

📍 38 N Mason Rd, Brookline, NH 03033
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About This Location

The Brookline Transfer Station at 38 North Mason Road is the town-run drop-off for household trash and recycling in Brookline, New Hampshire. It accepts free single-stream recyclables including mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastics, and glass, plus fee-based items such as tires, electronics, and bulky waste. The station is open three days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) and requires a Brookline transfer station permit displayed on the windshield.

What Brookline Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Mixed paper (junk mail, catalogs, books, paper egg cartons, magazines) (Free)
✓ Newspapers (Free; no cardboard mixed in)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Free; no waxed cardboard or pizza boxes)
✓ Aluminum beverage cans (Free)
✓ Steel/metal cans (Free; no aerosol cans)
✓ Plastics #1 PETE (soda/water bottles) and #2 HDPE translucent (milk/water) (Free; no plastic bags)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (caps removed) (Free; no picture glass, auto glass, or light bulbs)
✓ Electronics (Fee applies)
✓ Tires (Fee applies)
✓ Scrap metal and white goods (Some items fee-based)
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Latex paint
✓ Batteries
✓ Brush and unpainted wood
✓ Compost and leaves
✓ Textiles and clothing
✓ Propane tanks (1 lb free)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags (in paper or plastics recycling)
✕ Waxed cardboard and pizza boxes
✕ Aerosol cans (in metal recycling)
✕ Picture glass, auto glass, and light bulbs (in glass recycling)

Recycling streams have specific rules; contaminants like plastic bags, waxed cardboard, aerosol cans, and non-container glass are kept out of the single-stream recyclables.

Fees

  • Passenger car / light truck tires (with or without rim) — $10 each
  • Truck tires (rim over 19 inches) — $25 each
  • Printers, monitors, copiers, fax machines, scanners — $10 each
  • All other electronics — $5 each

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A Brookline transfer station permit must be displayed on the vehicle windshield. Permits are issued free to residents with proof of residence such as a utility or property tax bill.

Programs & events

  • Souhegan Regional Landfill District — Brookline is a member of the Souhegan Regional Landfill District (SRLD), a regional solid-waste cooperative serving several area towns.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit or sticker to use the Brookline Transfer Station?

Yes. Residents must display a Brookline transfer station permit on the vehicle windshield. Permits are issued free of charge with proof of residence, such as a utility or property tax bill.

What are the Brookline Transfer Station hours?

The station is open Tuesday 8 AM to 4 PM, Thursday 12 PM to 7 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Is there a fee to drop off tires or electronics?

Yes. Passenger car and light-truck tires are $10 each and larger truck tires are $25 each. Printers, monitors, copiers, fax machines, and scanners are $10 each, and all other electronics are $5 each.

Which plastics can I recycle at the transfer station?

The station takes #1 PETE soda and water bottles and #2 HDPE translucent plastics such as milk and water jugs. Plastic bags are not accepted in the recycling stream.

Does the station accept cardboard and paper for free?

Yes. Corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, and newspapers are accepted free of charge. Keep waxed cardboard and pizza boxes out of the cardboard stream.

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Recycling Centers Near Brookline

Contact & Location

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Address
38 N Mason Rd, Brookline, NH 03033
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Website
brooklinenh.us
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City / State
Brookline, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-4 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12 PM-7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday Closed

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