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About This Location

The Thornton Transfer Station at 1629 NH Route 175 is the shared Campton/Thornton/Ellsworth facility serving residents and property owners of those three towns. Recycling here is mandatory by town meeting vote, so materials are sorted into separate recycling areas. A vehicle-specific sticker is required to use the site.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper
✓ Glass
✓ Aluminum beverage cans (rinsed)
✓ Tin cans and containers (rinsed)
✓ Plastics #1, #2, #4 and #5 (rinsed)
✓ Ferrous and non-ferrous metal
✓ Textiles
✓ Lead-acid batteries
✓ Universal waste batteries
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Leaf, yard and garden waste (compost pile)

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Access & restrictions

Residents and property owners of Campton, Thornton and Ellsworth only · Recycling is mandatory. Cash-free facility: pay by check, credit/debit card or punch card only. Children under 12 must remain in vehicles.

Programs & events

  • Mandatory recycling — Recycling has been mandatory since a 1991 town meeting warrant article; the station maintains separate sorted recycling areas.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Thornton Transfer Station?

It serves residents and property owners of Campton, Thornton and Ellsworth. A vehicle-specific sticker is required, obtained at your town hall or at the station with registration and proof of residency or ownership.

Is recycling required at the Thornton Transfer Station?

Yes. Recycling is mandatory under a 1991 town meeting article, and materials are sorted into separate recycling areas on site.

Can I pay with cash at the transfer station?

No. This is a cash-free facility. Fees are paid by check, credit/debit card or punch card only.

Which plastics does Thornton accept?

Plastics #1, #2, #4 and #5 are accepted and must be rinsed clean. Cans and containers should also be rinsed free of contaminants.

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Contact & Location

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1629 New Hampshire Rte 175, Thornton, NH 03285
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City / State
Thornton, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed