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About This Location

The Swanzey Recycling Center at 97 Pine Street in West Swanzey is a town-run, permit-only drop-off facility serving Swanzey residents. It takes a wide range of materials, from all grades of sorted paper and scrap metal to electronics, motor oil, antifreeze and even used cooking oil. Admission is by an annual permit issued by the Board.

What this location Accepts

✓ Paper (mixed paper, newsprint, office paper)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Aluminum and cans
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 containers
✓ Glass
✓ Construction debris
✓ Clothing / textiles
✓ Batteries
✓ Motor oil
✓ Antifreeze / coolant
✓ Used cooking oil (vegetable, no animal fats)
✓ Electronic devices
✓ Fluorescent tubes
✓ Cell phones
✓ Yard waste
✓ Aggregate

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What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste

Access & restrictions

Swanzey residents with permit · Paper must be sorted into mixed paper, newsprint, office paper and cardboard; clothing must be clean and dry and placed in the Planet Aid bins out front.

Programs & events

  • Tire Amnesty Day — Held annually on a Saturday in June, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; up to four tires per household free with proof of residency.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the Swanzey Recycling Center?

Yes. Admission is by permit issued annually by the Board, so the Center is for Swanzey residents rather than the general public.

Does the Swanzey Recycling Center take electronics and TVs?

Yes, the Center accepts electronic devices, fluorescent tubes and cell phones. Household hazardous waste is the one category it cannot take.

Can I recycle used cooking oil here?

Yes. Clearly mark the container as 'vegetable oil' and give it to an attendant. Animal fats are not accepted.

Which plastics does Swanzey accept?

Only #1 and #2 grade plastic containers are accepted. All paper must also be sorted into mixed paper, newsprint, office paper and cardboard.

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Contact & Location

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Swanzey Recycling Center, PHONE NO. IS 338-0339, 97 Pine St, West Swanzey, NH 03469
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City / State
West Swanzey, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed