Lebanon Solid Waste Facility
Recycling Center in West Lebanon, New Hampshire
About This Location
The Lebanon Solid Waste and Recycling Facility, at 370 North Plainfield Road (Route 12-A) in West Lebanon, is a full-service municipal facility permitted by the NH Department of Environmental Services to receive, recycle, and landfill solid waste. It serves Lebanon residents and residents of more than two dozen authorized NH and VT communities, who must show a valid solid-waste permit on every visit. In one trip you can bring household trash (PAYT bags), recyclables (plastics #1-7, cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, and clean plastic film and bags), scrap metal, textiles, bulky items, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, tires, electronics, mattresses, food scraps for composting, anti-freeze, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs. Note: effective December 1, 2026, the facility will no longer accept glass for recycling, and glass must go in the regular trash.
What Lebanon Solid Waste Facility Accepts
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What they do not accept
Only Lebanon residents and residents of specifically authorized NH and VT municipalities may use the facility. Beginning December 1, 2026, glass is no longer accepted for recycling.
Fees
- Solid-waste permit - Lebanon residents — $10.00/year online; $15.00/year in person (by appointment)
- Solid-waste permit - non-Lebanon residents — $25.00/year online (increasing to $32.50 on January 1, 2027)
- MSW residential PAYT bags — $2.50 per 15-gallon bag; $5.00 per 30-gallon bag
- Tires (passenger) — $10.00 per tire; maximum 10 per load
- Mattresses — $37.50 each
- Bulky items — $7.50 small (10-35 lbs); $14.50 medium (36-80 lbs); $22.50 large (81 lbs+)
- Electronic waste - monitors/TVs — $22.50 per item
- Freon-containing appliances — $22.50 per unit
- Construction & demolition debris — $275.00 per ton (mixed aggregate $75/ton); minimum scale charge $45.00
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Lebanon residents and residents of authorized participating NH communities (Canaan, Cornish, Enfield, Grafton, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Newbury, Orange, Orford, Plainfield) and VT communities (Bridgewater, Fairlee, Hartford, Hartland, Norwich, Pomfret, Sharon, Strafford, Thetford, Vershire, West Fairlee, Woodstock). A valid solid-waste permit is required on every visit. Non-Lebanon residents must use customized purple trash bags. Cash and checks are not accepted at the facility.
Programs & events
- Food Waste Drop-Off / Composting — Free for households; food scraps deposited in the blue food-waste dumpster are composted and used on-site for erosion control. Permit required.
- Textile recovery (Apparel Impact) — Clean, dry clothing, footwear, bedding and linens accepted free via white Apparel Impact bins.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the facility's hours?
The facility is open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (scales close at 3:15 PM) and Saturday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (scales close at 1:00 PM). It is closed Sunday.
Do I need a permit just to drop off recyclables?
Yes. A solid-waste permit is required to access any area of the facility, including the recycling drop-off center. Lebanon residents pay $10/year online ($15 in person by appointment); non-Lebanon residents of authorized communities pay $25/year online.
Can I still recycle glass at this facility?
Only through November 30, 2026. Starting December 1, 2026, the facility no longer accepts glass for recycling, and all glass must go into the regular trash.
I'm not a Lebanon resident - can I use this facility?
Yes, if you live in one of the authorized participating NH or VT communities (such as Hanover, Plainfield, Hartford VT, or Norwich VT). You'll need a non-Lebanon resident permit ($25/year online, rising to $32.50 on January 1, 2027) and must use customized purple trash bags for bagged waste.
Can I drop off food scraps for composting?
Yes. The Food Waste Drop-Off Program is free for households. Deposit food scraps in the blue food-waste dumpster; they are composted and used on-site for erosion control. A solid-waste permit is still required.
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