Lebanon Recycling Center
Recycling Center in West Lebanon, New Hampshire
About This Location
The Lebanon Recycling Center, located at 370 Plainfield Road (Route 12-A) in West Lebanon, NH, is a full-service public drop-off recycling and solid waste facility operated by the City of Lebanon. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., the center accepts a broad range of materials free of charge—including cardboard, paper, plastics #1–7, aluminum, steel cans, scrap metal, plastic film and bags, textiles, motor oil, antifreeze, automotive batteries, yard waste, and rechargeable batteries—plus a fee-based stream for electronics, tires, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, and bulky furniture items. All residents (Lebanon and authorized participating communities) must obtain a valid annual Solid Waste Permit before using any part of the facility. Note: beginning December 1, 2026, glass will no longer be accepted for recycling at this facility and must go in regular trash.
What Lebanon Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Beginning December 1, 2026, glass will no longer be accepted for recycling and must go in regular trash. Always check the city's 'What Goes Where?' guide at LebanonNH.gov or use the Betterbin app for the most current item-level guidance.
Fees
- Annual Solid Waste Permit – Lebanon resident (online) — $10.00/year
- Annual Solid Waste Permit – Lebanon resident (in-person, by appointment) — $15.00/year
- Annual Solid Waste Permit – non-Lebanon resident (online) — $25.00/year (increasing to $32.50 on January 1, 2027)
- MSW – Residential bagged refuse — $4.00/household bag; $8.00/contractor bag
- MSW – Commercial (tip fee) — $155.00/ton (effective Feb 1, 2026)
- Construction & demolition (C&D) debris — $275.00/ton
- Contaminated or mixed load recycling — $350.00/ton
- Mattresses — $37.50 each (box spring counted under bulky)
- Bulky items (furniture, cabinets, sofas, chairs, box springs) — $7.50 small (10–35 lbs) / $14.50 medium (36–80 lbs) / $22.50 large (81 lbs+) / $155.00/ton; sectionals charged per piece
- Tires (passenger) — $10.00/tire; maximum 10 tires per load
- Electronic waste – monitors and TVs — $22.50/item
- Electronic devices (DVD, VCR, stereo, etc.) — $12.50/item
- Solar panels — $42.50/panel
- Fluorescent tube bulbs — $2.50 base + $0.15/ft; up to 4 bulbs or CFLs per day
- Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) — $2.50 base + $0.60 each; up to 4 bulbs or CFLs per day
- Propane tanks (20 lb) — $14.50
- Propane tanks (1 lb) — $4.50
- Bulk asphalt, brick, and concrete (ABC) / mixed aggregate — $75.00/ton
- Food waste (scaled) — $155.00/ton
- Basic recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminum, scrap metal, motor oil, antifreeze, automotive batteries, textiles, yard waste, food scraps, rechargeable batteries) — Free of charge
Access & restrictions
Open to Lebanon residents and residents of authorized participating communities. A valid annual Solid Waste Permit is required to use any part of the facility, including the recycling center. · ID or proof of residency required · Non-Lebanon residents must use customized purple trash bags (available at local retailers) for bagged MSW as of January 1, 2024. Cash and checks are NOT accepted at the facility; payment is by credit/debit card or commercial account only. Punch cards are no longer available for purchase at the facility.
Programs & events
- Betterbin Recycling App — City-endorsed app that lets users scan a product barcode or search by item name to receive Lebanon-specific recycling and disposal instructions.
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events — Annual HHW collection days held for materials not accepted in regular drop-off. Some hazardous materials (antifreeze, batteries, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, mercury devices) are accepted daily at the facility itself without waiting for events.
- Apparel Impact Textile Recycling — White Apparel Impact bins located near the recycling center accept clean, dry, mold-free clothing, accessories, footwear, towels, and linens at no charge.
- Leaf & Yard Waste Composting — Leaves, grass clippings, pumpkins, and garden waste deposited in two bunkers behind the Recycling Center. Brown paper yard-waste bags accepted whole (compostable). Stumps not accepted.
- Household Sharps Disposal — Household-generated sharps (used needles/syringes for self-medication) accepted at the facility.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit just to drop off recyclables?
Yes. All users—both Lebanon residents and residents of authorized participating communities—must obtain a valid annual Solid Waste Permit before using any part of the facility, including the recycling center. Lebanon residents can apply online for $10 or in person by appointment for $15. Non-Lebanon residents apply online for $25 (rising to $32.50 on January 1, 2027).
How much does it cost to drop off tires?
Passenger tires are accepted at $10.00 per tire, with a maximum of 10 tires per load. This rate was reduced from the previous $15/tire rate in 2025.
Can non-Lebanon residents use this facility?
Yes, residents of authorized participating communities may use the facility. They must obtain a non-Lebanon resident permit online for $25/year (increasing to $32.50 on January 1, 2027). Non-Lebanon residents are also required to use customized purple trash bags (sold at local retailers) for bagged municipal solid waste.
Is glass still accepted for recycling?
No — the Lebanon Solid Waste and Recycling Facility announced that glass recycling ends on December 1, 2026. After that date, all glass items must go into the regular trash.
What payment methods are accepted at the facility?
The facility accepts credit and debit cards only. Cash and checks are NOT accepted at the Solid Waste Facility. Landfill punch cards are no longer available for purchase at the facility.
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