Recycling Centers in New Boston, NH
Find drop-off recycling locations in New Boston, New Hampshire. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in New Boston, New Hampshire. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the New Boston area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in New Boston: A Local Guide
New Boston, a small Hillsborough County town in southern New Hampshire, is home to two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials — from clothing and shoes to electronics, bulk items, and household trash. The two sites serve different purposes and different audiences, so knowing which to use matters.
Ecosmith Recyclers, at 11 Byam Rd, is a certified B Corporation and one of New England's longest-running textile recyclers, operating since 1991. Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the warehouse accepts clothing, shoes, and household textiles — tops, outerwear, bottoms, dresses, socks, footwear of all styles, accessories (hats, bags, belts, scarves), blankets, towels, sheets, and more — as long as items are clean, dry, and placed in a tied plastic bag. Drop-off is free and open to anyone; no residency restriction applies. Mattresses, carpeting, furniture, bed pillows, and contaminated items are not accepted. Through its Beneficiary Program, Ecosmith donates a per-pound payment to a local nonprofit of the donor's choosing.
New Boston Recycling Center, at 412 Old Coach Rd, is the town's municipally operated transfer station. It is open Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (scales close 30 minutes before posted closing time). Access requires a valid New Boston Transfer Station vehicle sticker; all waste must have been generated within the town. The facility enforces mandatory recycling — paper, cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, aluminum, and metals must be separated from trash. Household trash is weighed at 14¢/lb ($5 minimum); mattresses run $20–$40; electronics fees vary by type. The site also offers a Swap Shop, food-waste composting, and yard-waste composting programs. Hazardous waste is not accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in New Boston
Can anyone drop off clothing at Ecosmith Recyclers in New Boston, or is it residents only?
Anyone may use the Ecosmith warehouse drop-off at 11 Byam Rd — there is no residency restriction. The facility serves southern NH, northern MA, and parts of ME and VT. Drop-off is free, and staff will unload your vehicle. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
What sticker do I need to use the New Boston Recycling Center, and how do I get one?
You need a New Boston Transfer Station vehicle sticker displayed on your windshield. To obtain one, bring a valid driver's license and vehicle registration showing a New Boston address to the town offices. All materials must have been generated within New Boston. The annual sticker cost is $100 for the first household vehicle and $20 for each additional vehicle, per NH Recycles fee data (confirm current rate with the town at 603-487-5000).
Does the New Boston Recycling Center accept electronics?
Yes, with fees. The transfer station accepts TVs, computers, printers, laptops, and similar electronics. Printers, laptops, and small electronics are $5 each; e-waste 15 lbs or less is 35¢/lb ($5 minimum); non-conforming electronics over 15 lbs are 35¢/lb; flat-screen TV fees vary by diagonal inch size — see the attendant. Electronics are not accepted at Ecosmith Recyclers.
Is there anywhere in New Boston to recycle textiles AND general recyclables in one stop?
No single facility covers both. Ecosmith Recyclers (11 Byam Rd) handles textiles and shoes only; the New Boston Recycling Center (412 Old Coach Rd) handles household trash, single-stream recyclables, bulk, and electronics. For residents, a visit to both sites covers virtually everything — just note that Ecosmith is open weekdays only and the transfer station is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.