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About This Location

The Candia Recycling Center at 29 Deer Run Road is the Town of Candia's municipal drop-off facility, open since 2008. Recycling is mandatory here and a permit sticker is required on the lower right corner of your windshield. The center accepts a wide mix of household recyclables, a staffed Universal Waste and electronics area, and runs a volunteer-staffed Swap Shop where residents can take or leave reusable items.

What this location Accepts

✓ #1-#7 plastic containers (no bags, no clamshells)
✓ Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, cereal boxes)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (clean and dry)
✓ Glass bottles, jars, ceramics, Pyrex, pottery
✓ Aluminum cans and tin/steel cans (empty aerosols, foil, pie plates)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Electronic items (see attendant for TVs and monitors)
✓ Automotive batteries
✓ Waste oil and oil filters (no gasoline)
✓ Clothing, shoes and textiles (clean and dry)
✓ Brush and tree cuttings under 5 inch diameter; clean unpainted wood
✓ Yard waste / compost (leaves, grass, wood chips)
✓ Universal waste (fluorescent bulbs, button, lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries, thermostats, thermometers)
✓ Construction and demolition material (see attendant)
✓ Household hazardous waste (annual collection day only)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Gasoline
✕ Commercial truck tires
✕ Plastic bags
✕ Plastic clamshell food containers
✕ Light bulbs or automotive glass in the glass bin
✕ Bagged compost material or kitty litter

Fees

  • Tires (car or pickup, with or without rims) — $5 each
  • 20 lb propane tanks — $5 each
  • Bulky furniture, mattresses, box springs — $10 each
  • Fire extinguishers — $10 each
  • TVs and monitors — $20 each
  • Appliances containing freon (refrigerators, AC units, water coolers, dehumidifiers) — $20 each

Access & restrictions

residents only · Recycling is mandatory; items must be separated for all programs. Fees paid by check only. Call ahead before bringing brush to confirm the brush pile is open.

Programs & events

  • Swap Shop — Volunteer-staffed take-it-or-leave-it shop for clean, usable reusable items; hours vary with volunteer availability
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection day — Held once each year; ask the attendant for the date and times

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the Candia Recycling Center?

Yes. A permit sticker is required and must be placed on the lower right corner of your windshield. The center is for Candia residents.

Does Candia charge to drop off a TV or old refrigerator?

Yes. TVs and monitors are $20 each, and appliances containing freon such as refrigerators, AC units and dehumidifiers are $20 each. Fees must be paid by check.

How much does it cost to drop off tires in Candia?

Car or pickup-sized tires are $5 each, with or without rims. Commercial truck tires are not accepted.

How do I dispose of household chemicals or paint in Candia?

Household hazardous waste is only taken during the town's annual HHW collection day. Ask an attendant for this year's date and times.

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Contact & Location

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29 Deer Run Rd, Candia, NH 03034
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City / State
Candia, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM