Dumps NearbyRecycling centerVerified October 2026
City of Cambridge Recycling Center
You will find City of Cambridge Recycling Center in Cambridge, MA. It is a recycling and drop-off center in Middlesex County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. We list 65 other drop-off sites in Middlesex County.
| Address | 147 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County, MA |
| Website | cambridgema.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu: 4 pm to 7:30 pm Sat: 9 am to 4 pm In the back right corner of the Public Works yard. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, paint, motor oil, hazardous waste |
| Operator | City of Cambridge |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cambridgema.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Middlesex County
- Middlesex County has no county solid waste service; each town runs its own transfer station, usually restricted to residents with an annual sticker (e.g. Acton, Sudbury, Wayland, Littleton, Marlborough). Source
- Lowell holds household hazardous waste days for residents; unsorted HHW fees are $95 per load (25 lbs or 25 gal), $60 per half-load, $43 per small load. Source
Before you go
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other recycling and drop-off centers nearby
- A Street Scrap Metals Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 6:30 am to 3:45 pm …
- Peabody Redemption Center Recycling center
- Stoughton Recycling Recycling centerHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Scrap Rite Recycling center
- Avalon Acton - Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Open 24/7
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Everett Department of Public Works Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Howard Transfer Station Transfer station
- Brookline Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Middlesex County
All 66 drop-off sites in Middlesex County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of Cambridge Recycling Center?
147 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at City of Cambridge Recycling Center?
City of Cambridge Recycling Center is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. Not accepted: household trash, paint, motor oil and hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use City of Cambridge Recycling Center?
No, it is for residents only.
When is City of Cambridge Recycling Center open?
Tue, Thu: 4 pm to 7:30 pm; Sat: 9 am to 4 pm. In the back right corner of the Public Works yard..
What other recycling and drop-off centers are near City of Cambridge Recycling Center?
A Street Scrap Metals in Boston (3 mi), Peabody Redemption Center in Salem (14 mi) and Stoughton Recycling in Avon (16 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Cambridge?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Boston Zero Waste Day (West Roxbury Public Works Facility), about 7.6 miles away.
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