Dover Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Dover, New Hampshire
About This Location
The Dover Recycling Center is the City of Dover's municipal drop-off facility at 265 Mast Road, open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents can recycle paper and cardboard, plastic food and beverage containers, metal cans, scrap metal, batteries, waste oil, yard waste and more. Electronics, TVs and Freon appliances are accepted for a fee, while trash, plastic bags and Styrofoam are not taken.
What Dover Recycling Center Accepts
What they do not accept
Fees
- TVs up to 36 inches — $10
- TVs over 36 inches — $20
- Computer equipment — $5-$20 depending on item
- Microwaves — $10
- Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) — $20
- Construction & demolition debris (residents) — $0.10/lb, $5 minimum per load
- Construction & demolition debris (contractors) — $0.15/lb, $25 minimum per load
- Recycling bin — $8
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · No appointment needed. Payment for fee-based items is by check or credit card (credit cards add a 2.79-2.99% processing fee).
Programs & events
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable battery recycling — The center accepts alkaline, lithium-ion rechargeable, automobile and NiCad batteries for recycling.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Dover Recycling Center hours?
The Dover Recycling Center at 265 Mast Road is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (It also opens Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during a short window from Nov. 1 to Dec. 6.)
What items are not accepted at the Dover Recycling Center?
The center does not take household trash, plastic bags, Styrofoam, padded bulky items such as couches and mattresses, or glass items like windows, auto glass, plate glass and fish tanks.
Does Dover charge a fee to drop off a TV or old refrigerator?
Yes. TVs cost $10 (up to 36 inches) or $20 (over 36 inches), and refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners that contain Freon are $20. Microwaves are $10 and computer equipment ranges $5-$20.
Can I drop off used motor oil at the Dover Recycling Center?
Yes. Waste oil, oil filters, transmission fluid and hydraulic fluid are accepted. Each oil container must be labeled with the resident's name, address and phone number.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.