Peterborough Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Peterborough, New Hampshire

📍 5 Sanitation Ln, Peterborough, NH 03458
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About This Location

The Peterborough Recycling Center is the town's municipal drop-off facility, serving Peterborough and Sharon residents who hold a valid annual recycling permit ($5.00). Peterborough runs a pay-per-bag trash system, but most recyclables are accepted at no charge, and the center is notable for taking Styrofoam, food-scrap compost and electrical wire alongside the usual cans, cardboard, paper, glass and #1-#2 plastics.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard & paper (Clean cardboard and paper.)
✓ Aluminum & steel cans
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 (Bottles and jugs.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Styrofoam
✓ Food scraps (compost) (Non-meat, non-dairy food scraps.)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Waste oil
✓ Tires without rims
✓ Electrical wire
✓ Plastic bags & bubble wrap
✓ Clothing, books & eyeglasses
✓ Wood ash & wood/yard refuse
✓ Electronics (See an attendant at the facility.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Rubble of any kind - concrete, bricks, cement or pavement (as of August 2021)

Fees

  • Annual recycling permit — $5.00 (Peterborough & Sharon residents)
  • Pay-per-bag trash (15-gallon) — $11.50 per roll of 10
  • Pay-per-bag trash (33-gallon) — $23.00

Access & restrictions

Peterborough and Sharon residents with a valid recycling permit · Trash must be in official pay-per-bag bags, sold at local merchants (not at the center). Recyclables accepted at no charge.

Programs & events

  • Household hazardous waste collection — The center operates a dedicated household hazardous waste collection program.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for the Peterborough Recycling Center?

Yes. A $5.00 annual recycling permit is required and is available to residents of Peterborough and Sharon, NH.

How does trash disposal work in Peterborough?

Peterborough uses a pay-per-bag system. Official bags cost $11.50 (15-gallon) or $23.00 (33-gallon), are sold in rolls of ten, and are available at local merchants rather than at the center. Recyclables are accepted at no charge.

Can I recycle Styrofoam or food scraps here?

Yes. The Peterborough Recycling Center accepts Styrofoam and runs a food-scrap compost program (non-meat, non-dairy scraps), along with the usual cans, cardboard, paper, glass and #1-#2 plastics.

How do I dispose of household chemicals or paint in Peterborough?

For household chemicals, paint, electronics, furniture and construction debris, see an attendant at the facility. The center also runs a dedicated household hazardous waste collection program.

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Recycling Centers Near Peterborough

Contact & Location

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5 Sanitation Ln, Peterborough, NH 03458
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City / State
Peterborough, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Sunday Closed

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