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Recycling drop-off center

Cambridge Recycling Center (DPW yard)

147 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
Hours
Tue and Thu 4–7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Cambridge only. Businesses: Cambridge residents, and Cambridge small businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Preparation: Sort alkaline batteries from other batteries.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • No sealed containers and no appliances.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Cambridge: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
    • The Recycling Center, in the back right corner of the DPW yard at 147 Hampshire St., is open to Cambridge residents Tuesdays and Thursdays 4–7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center is located at 147 Hampshire St. in the back right corner of the Public Works yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center accepts batteries (sort alkaline from others), electronics such as small appliances, computers and cell phones, scrap metal items (no appliances) and blue-cart recyclables including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal items are accepted at the Recycling Center, but no sealed containers and no appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Blue-cart recyclables (paper, metal cans and foil, cardboard, plastic containers) are accepted at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center does not take paints (oil-based or latex), propane tanks or chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycle Center is open to Cambridge residents and to Cambridge small businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Cambridge: Furniture, Appliance, Large Item Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Cambridge Department of Public Works
    • Cambridge Public Works is at 147 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139; the Recycling Center is in the DPW yard there. Checked October 26, 2026.

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