Manchester Solid Waste Drop-Off Facility
Recycling Center in Manchester, New Hampshire
About This Location
Manchester's Solid Waste Drop-Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Rd accepts recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, tires, and bulky items — open weekdays and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month for Manchester residents and businesses.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Annual access permit — $5
- Electronics — 8.75 cents/lb plus $5 per TV or monitor
- Mattress or box spring — $25 each
- Construction/demolition debris — 8.75 cents/lb
- Alkaline batteries — 8.75 cents/lb
- Propane tanks — $1–$15 depending on size
- Fluorescent lamps (intact) — $1 each
- Wet latex paint — $4 per can
- Bicycle/mower tires — $1 each
Access & restrictions
ID or proof of residency required
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste Events — Held on the second Saturday of May and October, 8 AM–2 PM, for Manchester residents only. Accepts oil-based paint and other materials not accepted during regular hours.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Manchester NH Drop-Off Facility, and is a permit required?
Only Manchester residents and businesses may use the facility. You'll need a $5 annual permit — pick it up on your first visit by showing a current Manchester driver's license, or a photo ID plus a recent utility bill, property tax statement, or lease.
How much does it cost to drop off an old TV or mattress?
Electronics are charged at 8.75 cents per pound plus $5 for each TV or monitor. Mattresses and box springs are $25 each. Scrap metal and primarily-metal appliances drop off for free.
Can I drop off tires at the Manchester facility?
Automotive tires are free if you present a current Manchester vehicle registration — up to four tires per registration. Small tires (bicycle, lawn mower) cost $1 each. The facility is open weekdays 7:30 AM–3 PM and on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays 7:30 AM–1 PM.
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