Cornish Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Meriden, New Hampshire

📍 1301 NH-120, Meriden, NH 03770
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About This Location

The Cornish Recycling Center sits on Route 120 about a mile north of Cornish Flat and is a small town-run drop-off that is free for Cornish residents. It is open only on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so plan your trips around that single window. Recycling is free, but household trash is handled through a pay-per-bag program.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (all cardboard, flattened; includes corrugated and brown bags)
✓ Paper (newspapers, books, magazines, letters)
✓ Glass jars and bottles
✓ Soft plastics
✓ Household trash (via pay-per-bag vendor)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Ceramics, window panes, light bulbs, tempered glass and dishes (glass stream)
✕ Bulky rigid plastics
✕ Food-soiled paper, used tissues, napkins and paper towels
✕ Brush, leaves and yard waste

Fees

  • Trash - 13 gallon bag — $2.50
  • Trash - 30 gallon bag — $5.00

Access & restrictions

Cornish residents only · Recycling is free for residents; household trash is pay-per-bag.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste collection days — Periodic free HHW collection events (free up to 5 gallons / 25 pounds).

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What days is the Cornish Recycling Center open?

It is open only on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is closed the rest of the week, so plan your drop-offs for Saturday.

Is recycling free in Cornish?

Yes. Recycling is free for Cornish residents. Household trash is handled separately on a pay-per-bag basis: $2.50 for a 13-gallon bag and $5.00 for a 30-gallon bag.

What can I recycle here?

You can bring flattened cardboard, paper (newspaper, magazines, books, letters), glass jars and bottles, and soft plastics. The center does not take ceramics, window glass, light bulbs, bulky rigid plastics, or yard waste.

Can I throw styrofoam or rigid plastics in the bins?

No. Bulky rigid plastics are not accepted in the plastics stream, and only soft plastics are taken. Styrofoam is not listed as accepted, so keep it out of the bins.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1301 NH-120, Meriden, NH 03770
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Website
cornishnh.net
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City / State
Meriden, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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