Recycling Centers in Manchester, NH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Manchester, New Hampshire. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Manchester and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Manchester: A Local Guide
Manchester, New Hampshire has 5 recycling options in our directory, from a scrap-metal processor and an ecoATM phone kiosk to the city's own solid-waste drop-off facility and a dumpster service. The City of Manchester provides single-stream curbside recycling, where everything goes together in a blue cart, collected weekly in most areas (more often downtown); Highway Division crews cover downtown and Casella Waste Systems handles the rest by contract, with recyclables also accepted at the Drop Off Facility. For the broader picture, see our New Hampshire recycling hub.
The municipal Manchester Solid Waste Drop-Off Facility on Dunbarton Rd is the city's self-haul site for recyclables. For scrap, Radius Recycling on Allard Dr handles metal, while ecoATM on S Willow St is a kiosk that pays for used phones and small electronics. There is also a local Manchester Recycling operation listed. Accepted items and fees differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Manchester? Browse nearby New Hampshire cities such as Nashua, Concord, Salem, and Rochester, or return to the New Hampshire state hub for the full directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Manchester
Does Manchester have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Manchester provides single-stream curbside recycling, so all accepted items go together in your blue recycling cart. Collection is weekly in most areas, with more frequent pickups downtown. Downtown is served by Highway Division crews and the rest of the city by Casella Waste Systems under contract.
Where can I drop off recycling in Manchester?
The Manchester Solid Waste Drop-Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Rd accepts recyclables for residents who self-haul. Confirm current hours and any residency or ID requirements with the city's Trash and Recycling (SWEP) office before visiting, as those details can change.
Can I recycle my old cell phone in Manchester?
Yes. There is an ecoATM kiosk at 1500 S Willow St in Manchester that buys used phones and some small electronics on the spot. Payout depends on the device's model and condition. Check its page for details, and note ecoATM is for electronics only, not general recycling.
Are trash carts required in Manchester?
Per city ordinance, municipal trash carts are mandatory for all municipal trash customers in Manchester, and recycling uses a separate blue cart. For cart orders, costs, and collection questions, contact the Department of Public Works. We don't list current fees in our data, so confirm pricing with the city.