New Boston Recycling Center

Recycling Center in New Boston, New Hampshire

📍 412 Old Coach Rd, New Boston, NH 03070
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📞 +1 603-487-5000 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The New Boston Recycling Center, located at 412 Old Coach Rd, is the Town of New Boston's municipally operated transfer station and recycling facility serving New Boston residents and non-resident property owners. Open three days a week — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday — the facility operates under a mandatory recycling policy: all recyclable materials must be separated from household waste before disposal. A valid New Boston Transfer Station vehicle sticker is required for entry, and all waste brought to the site must have been generated within New Boston. The facility handles everything from household trash (weighed on a scale at 14¢/lb) and single-stream recyclables to leaves, brush, construction debris, and electronics, while also offering a Swap Shop, food-waste composting program, and a yard-waste composting program.

What New Boston Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Household trash / municipal solid waste (Weighed on scale; 14¢/lb, $5 minimum. Must be generated in New Boston.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Must be flattened. Recycling is mandatory.)
✓ Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, phone books, catalogs, paperback books, chipboard, paperboard, paper bags, shredded paper, etc.) (Mandatory recycling item.)
✓ Plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) bottles and jugs (Mandatory recycling item.)
✓ Aluminum beverage cans, aluminum foil, aluminum pie plates, aluminum trays, aluminum lids (Mandatory recycling item.)
✓ Steel cans and ferrous/non-ferrous metals, metal paint cans (Mandatory recycling item.)
✓ Leaves and brush (residential only) (Residential waste only; commercially collected materials not accepted.)
✓ Construction and demolition (C&D) debris (Scale fees apply; must be New Boston-generated. Contractors/haulers need facility approval.)
✓ Shingles / roofing materials (Scale fees apply.)
✓ Wood (Scale fees apply.)
✓ Tires (auto and truck) (Fees may apply; see attendant.)
✓ Electronics / e-waste (Fees apply by weight or item type. Flat-screen TVs priced by diagonal inches; printers/laptops/small electronics $5; non-conforming electronics (over 15 lbs) 35¢/lb.)
✓ Mattresses (Fees apply: King $40, Queen $30, all other sizes $20, box spring $5.)
✓ Food waste (composting program) (Separate composting program; participation agreement required. See town website.)
✓ Yard waste (composting program) (Separate yard-waste composting program available. See town website.)
✓ Reusable / swap-shop items (Swap Shop available; vehicle must display New Boston Transfer Station sticker to participate.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Materials not generated in New Boston
✕ Commercially collected leaves and brush
✕ Restricted materials (site-specific list)

The facility is not a hazardous waste site. All waste must originate in New Boston. Contact the station manager at (603) 487-5000 for the full list of restricted materials.

Fees

  • General household trash / scale materials — 14¢ per pound ($5 minimum)
  • Annual vehicle permit sticker — first vehicle per household — $100
  • Annual vehicle permit sticker — each additional household vehicle — $20
  • Mattress — King size — $40
  • Mattress — Queen size — $30
  • Mattress — all other sizes — $20
  • Box spring — $5
  • E-waste / electronics (15 lbs or less) — 35¢ per pound ($5 minimum)
  • Flat-screen TV — Varies by diagonal inches — see attendant
  • Printer, laptop, small electronics — $5
  • Non-conforming electronics (over 15 lbs) — 35¢ per pound
  • La-Z-Boy recliner — $15 minimum (standard size)

Access & restrictions

New Boston residents and non-resident property owners only. All materials must have been generated within the Town of New Boston. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A valid New Boston Transfer Station vehicle sticker must be displayed on the vehicle windshield. Scales close 30 minutes before posted closing time (5:30 PM Tue/Thu; 3:30 PM Sat). Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Mandatory recycling is enforced — recyclables must be separated from trash. Commercial haulers may access the facility Tuesday and Thursday starting at 7:00 AM with station manager approval.

Programs & events

  • Mandatory Recycling Program — New Boston mandates recycling of all designated materials. The town's recycling goal is a minimum 40% diversion rate, as recommended by the NH Department of Environmental Services.
  • Food Waste Composting Program — A food-waste composting program is available; a participation agreement is required. See the town documents page for details.
  • Yard Waste Composting Program — A separate yard-waste composting program is available. See the town documents page for details.
  • Swap Shop — Reusable items may be left for or taken by other residents. Vehicle must display a valid New Boston Transfer Station sticker to participate. No restricted materials accepted.
  • Clear Bag Policy — The facility operates under a Clear Bag Policy for trash disposal. See the town documents page for the current policy document.
  • Transfer Station / Recycling Center Revolving Fund — Revenues from facility fees and charges are deposited into a dedicated revolving fund to support Transfer Station operations and improvements.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is allowed to use the New Boston Recycling Center?

The facility is open to New Boston residents and non-resident property owners only. All materials brought to the site must have been generated within the Town of New Boston. A valid New Boston Transfer Station vehicle sticker must be displayed on your vehicle.

Is recycling mandatory in New Boston?

Yes. Recycling is mandatory for all New Boston residents, businesses, and commercial haulers. All designated recyclable materials — including paper, cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, aluminum, and metals — must be separated from household waste before you arrive. The town's minimum recycling goal is 40% diversion, as set by NH DES Solid Waste Rules.

What does it cost to use the transfer station, and how does the scale work?

Trash and other scale materials are charged at 14¢ per pound with a $5 minimum. An annual vehicle permit sticker is required — $100 for the first household vehicle and $20 for each additional vehicle. Note that scales close 30 minutes before the posted closing time (5:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday; 3:30 PM on Saturday), so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early.

What fees apply to mattresses and electronics?

Mattress fees: King $40, Queen $30, all other sizes $20, box spring $5. For 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 TVs are priced by diagonal inch size — see the attendant. All fees are per the NH Recycles disposal fee reference for New Boston.

Does the facility accept hazardous waste or materials from outside New Boston?

No on both counts. The New Boston Transfer Station is not a hazardous waste facility and cannot accept or store hazardous materials. Staff can provide guidance on proper HHW disposal options. Additionally, all materials must have been generated within the Town of New Boston — out-of-town waste is not accepted regardless of who brings it.

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Contact & Location

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Address
412 Old Coach Rd, New Boston, NH 03070
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Website
newbostonnh.gov
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City / State
New Boston, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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