Recycling Centers in Maspeth, NY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Maspeth, New York. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Maspeth, New York. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Maspeth area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Maspeth: A Local Guide
Maspeth, Queens hosts a cluster of industrial-scale recycling facilities along Railroad Place and Grand Avenue — all of them oriented toward commercial accounts rather than curbside residential drop-offs. If you're a contractor, business owner, or commercial hauler in the New York City area, these three facilities cover paper and cardboard, co-mingled recyclables, electronics, and construction debris.
Empire State Cardboard Paper Recycling Corp. at 3 Railroad Place processes tens of thousands of tons of cardboard (OCC) and mixed paper per year. Open Monday–Friday 24 hours and Saturday 6 AM–2 PM, it pays commercial accounts for material based on weekly fluctuating rates — email info@empirestaterecycling.com for current pricing. A NYC Business Integrity Commission (BIC) license is required to sell recyclables here. Empire State does not accept books or magazines; those go to New Style Recycling next door.
Boro-Wide Recycling Corporation, also at 3 Railroad Place (BIC #510737), offers a broader commercial stream: newspaper, office paper, cardboard, magazines, plastic bottles #1 and #2, co-mingled recyclables (glass, metal, and plastic combined), fluorescent bulbs, and electronics including circuit boards, keyboards, printers, and modems. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM; closed weekends. The company is a licensed NYC commercial waste carter operating in Queens and the Bronx under the city's Commercial Waste Zone program.
New Style Recycling Corporation (now Boro-Wide C&D Transfer LLC) at 49-10 Grand Ave is a NYSDEC- and DSNY-licensed non-putrescible solid waste transfer station in business since 1990. The facility handles construction and demolition debris — bricks, clean asphalt, unpainted wood, glass bottles — Monday through Friday 6 AM–5:45 PM and Saturday 6 AM–1:45 PM. It does not handle household recyclables or putrescible waste.
NYC residents seeking curbside recycling information should consult the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY). For nearby electronics take-back options outside the industrial zone, the DSNY SAFE disposal events and retailer take-back programs in Queens may be more accessible.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Maspeth
Can I drop off cardboard at the Maspeth recycling facilities as a resident?
Empire State Cardboard Paper Recycling serves commercial accounts that hold a NYC BIC license. Boro-Wide Recycling also operates commercially. Neither facility routinely accepts individual residential drop-offs — call ahead to confirm any exceptions.
Do any Maspeth recyclers accept electronics?
Yes. Boro-Wide Recycling at 3 Railroad Place accepts circuit boards, keyboards, mice, modems, routers, printers, and CDs/DVDs as part of its commercial recycling service. Call (718) 416-1656 to confirm current electronics acceptance before bringing a load.
What construction debris does New Style Recycling accept in Maspeth?
New Style Recycling / Boro-Wide C&D Transfer at 49-10 Grand Ave accepts bricks and masonry, clean asphalt, wood, and glass bottles from construction and demolition projects. It is licensed by NYSDEC and NYC DSNY. Hazardous materials and asbestos are prohibited.
What is a NYC BIC license and why is it required to sell recyclables here?
The Business Integrity Commission (BIC) regulates the commercial waste industry in New York City. Businesses that sell recycled materials to facilities like Empire State Cardboard must hold a BIC license. Contact the NYC BIC at (212) 437-0555 for licensing information.