Recycling Centers in Dover, NH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Dover, New Hampshire. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Dover has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Dover: A Local Guide
Dover, New Hampshire's primary public recycling option is the Dover Recycling Center at 265 Mast Road — a municipal drop-off run by the city's Community Services department and open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (with added Sunday hours from Nov. 1 to Dec. 6). The center takes a broad mix: paper and cardboard, plastic food and beverage containers up to one-gallon size, metal and scrap iron, glass, yard waste, waste oil and filters, batteries of all types, fluorescent bulbs, cell phones, propane tanks, antifreeze, and tires. Electronics (computers, TVs, microwaves) and Freon appliances are also accepted, but carry fees ranging from $5 to $20 per item. Construction and demolition debris is charged by the pound ($0.10/lb for residents, $0.15/lb for contractors). Payment is by check or credit card only.
Just next door at 271 Mast Road, Dover Community Services coordinates the city's full solid waste and recycling operation — including the Bag and Tag curbside trash program, brush and yard waste collection, and the Household Hazardous Waste program. The city's waste coordinator can be reached through Community Services at (603) 516-6450 for questions about schedules, bulk items, and special pickups. Community Services is open Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Residents looking for electronics recycling should note that Universal Recycling Technologies (URT), which operated an e-waste facility at 85 Industrial Park Rd in Dover, permanently closed its New Hampshire location in fall 2025. Material intake ended by October 1, 2025, and URT consolidated operations to its Wisconsin plant. Dover residents needing e-waste recycling beyond what the Recycling Center handles should check the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) or contact Community Services for current referrals.
Dover sits at the heart of New Hampshire's Seacoast region, and neighboring communities offer additional resources. Portsmouth, Rochester, Durham, and Somersworth each have their own recycling facilities and transfer stations. The New Hampshire recycling directory lists locations statewide for specialty materials not handled at the Dover Recycling Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Dover
What are the Dover Recycling Center hours and address?
The Dover Recycling Center is at 265 Mast Road, Dover, NH, open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM. Sunday hours (8:30 AM–12:30 PM) are added from November 1 through December 6. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The construction and demolition scale closes 15 minutes before the facility.
Does Dover charge a fee to drop off a TV or old computer?
Yes. The Dover Recycling Center charges $10 for TVs up to 36 inches, $20 for TVs over 36 inches, $5–$20 for computer equipment, $10 for microwaves, and $20 for Freon-containing appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. Payment is by check or credit card (a 2.79–2.99% credit card fee applies).
Is the URT e-waste facility in Dover, NH still open?
No. Universal Recycling Technologies (URT) at 85 Industrial Park Rd permanently closed its Dover facility in fall 2025, with the last material intake around October 1, 2025. Operations moved to URT's Wisconsin plant. For e-waste recycling in Dover, the municipal Dover Recycling Center accepts computers, monitors, and TVs for a fee.
What does Dover Community Services handle versus the Recycling Center?
Dover Community Services at 271 Mast Rd coordinates the city's Bag and Tag curbside trash program, bulk item and brush pickup, and Household Hazardous Waste events. The Dover Recycling Center next door at 265 Mast Rd is the public drop-off location for recyclables, waste oil, electronics, yard waste, and construction debris.