Canterbury Solid Waste Facilty

Recycling Center in Canterbury, New Hampshire

📍 83 Baptist Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224
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About This Location

The Canterbury Transfer Station at 83 Baptist Road is the town's municipal solid waste and recycling facility, sitting on about six acres of a former landfill. Canterbury is a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) town: household trash must go in official colored bags, and recycling is mandatory. Staff direct residents to sort their drop-offs into separate waste streams on arrival.

What this location Accepts

✓ Common recyclables (paper, cardboard, bottles, cans)
✓ Household trash (in official colored PAYT bags)
✓ Electronic devices
✓ Items containing refrigerant
✓ Tires
✓ Construction debris
✓ Waste oil
✓ Brush (clean; burned on site)
✓ Light bulbs
✓ EPS / light Styrofoam
✓ Bulky furniture and mattresses
✓ Scrap metal

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries in the trash (illegal to trash as of July 1, 2025)

Composting of leaves or food waste is not currently conducted at the station.

Fees

  • Trash bags (small) — $15 per roll
  • Trash bags (large) — $25 per roll

Access & restrictions

residents only · Pay-As-You-Throw town: a colored trash bag is required, sold at the Transfer Station, Town Office, and Shaw's in Concord. Recycling is mandatory and residents must source-separate their materials.

Programs & events

  • Treasure House — Long-standing volunteer-run reuse shop where residents drop off and pick up clean, usable items; open only when volunteers are available

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need special bags for trash in Canterbury?

Yes. Canterbury is a Pay-As-You-Throw town, so household trash must go in official colored bags. They cost $15 per roll for small bags and $25 per roll for large, and are sold at the Transfer Station, Town Office and Shaw's in Concord.

When is the Canterbury Transfer Station open?

Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It is closed the other days.

Can I throw away lithium-ion batteries at Canterbury?

Not in the trash. As of July 1, 2025 it is illegal to trash lithium-ion rechargeable batteries in Canterbury; bring them to the station for proper handling.

Does Canterbury take electronics and old refrigerators?

Yes. The station accepts electronic devices and items containing refrigerant as separate waste streams; staff will direct you where to put them.

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Contact & Location

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83 Baptist Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224
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City / State
Canterbury, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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