Recycling Centers in Keene, NH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Keene, New Hampshire. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Keene has 2 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 Keene: A Local Guide
Keene, the Cheshire County seat in southwestern New Hampshire, is home to two recycling-related facilities that serve residents and businesses in the greater Monadnock region. One is the city's full-service public drop-off center; the other is Waste Management's local hauling office, which arranges curbside and commercial collection rather than accepting walk-in drop-offs.
The City of Keene Recycling & Transfer Station at 55 Old Summit Road is the Elm City's municipal solid-waste hub. Open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, it accepts a sweeping range of materials: glass, steel and aluminum cans, newspapers, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, scrap metal, yard trimmings, batteries, cell phones, and cooking oil — all free of charge. For a fee, it also handles electronics ($0.45/lb), freon appliances ($15 each), mattresses ($25), tires, brush, household trash ($3/bag), and construction debris. Note that only checks and pre-purchased disposal-ticket booklets are accepted at the gate — no cash or cards. Keene residents also get four free passenger-car tire disposals per registered vehicle per year.
WM — Keene at 25 Monadnock Hwy is Waste Management's local service office for Cheshire County. It is not a public drop-off center. From this office, WM coordinates scheduled curbside trash and recycling pickup for residential customers in Keene, Surry, Marlborough, Swanzey, Peterborough, and surrounding communities, plus commercial dumpster and roll-off container rentals. Residents who need walk-in drop-off should use the City of Keene Transfer Station instead; those needing to start curbside pickup service can call WM at (603) 352-1035 or visit wm.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Keene
Where can I drop off recyclables in Keene, NH?
Use the City of Keene Recycling and Transfer Station at 55 Old Summit Road. It is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. Standard recyclables like glass, cans, paper, cardboard, and #1/#2 plastics are free. The WM location at 25 Monadnock Hwy is a hauling office and does not accept walk-in drop-offs.
Does the Keene Transfer Station take electronics?
Yes. Electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves, etc.) are accepted at the City of Keene Recycling and Transfer Station at a fee of $0.45 per pound. Solar panels are $0.62/lb. Bring items during regular operating hours.
What payment does the Keene Transfer Station accept?
Only checks and pre-purchased punch-card disposal ticket booklets are accepted at the gate. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards are not accepted. Booklets of 20 tickets cost $60 and can be purchased at the facility or at Keene City Hall Revenue Collections.
How do I start curbside pickup with WM in Keene?
Call the WM Keene office at (603) 352-1035 or visit wm.com to set up residential or commercial service. WM's 25 Monadnock Hwy location is an administrative office — it does not accept drop-off recyclables.