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Recycling in Arlington, MA

Arlington residents book appointments at the Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder Street, to drop off electronics (TVs $20), mattresses ($55), scrap metal, batteries and cardboard. Appliances ($32) and furniture are collected at the curb only by WM for a fee, Tough Stuff Recycling picks up mattresses for $55, and hazardous products go to the Minuteman facility in Lexington.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Arlington Facility Directory: Reuse & Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Arlington
    • The Reuse & Recycling Center is at 33 Ryder St, Arlington, MA 02474. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Arlington DPW: Reuse & Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Arlington Department of Public Works
    • The Reuse & Recycle Center at 33 Ryder Street is by appointment for Arlington residents only; weekday times are added a week or two ahead and weekend drop-offs are monthly. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are dropped off for recycling at $55 per piece, crib to king; Tough Stuff Recycling curbside collection is the same price. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Arlington DPW: Recycling, Trash, Composting (opens in new tab) · Town of Arlington Department of Public Works
    • All appliances are $32 for curbside collection; pay and schedule with WM at wm.com or 1-800-972-4545. Appliances include refrigerators, air conditioners, clothes washers and dryers, and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Kitchen appliances such as dishwashers, ranges, ovens and microwaves are in the $32 curbside appliance category. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • WM collects bulky items (TVs, ACs, mattresses, wood, appliances) curbside for a fee; contact WM for fees and scheduling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Upholstered, mixed-material or metal furniture requires a fee and curbside collection by WM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tough Stuff Recycling collects mattresses curbside for $55 per unit, paid online by credit card; pick up a free plastic bag at DPW, 51 Grove St., after booking. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: All Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • Goodwill Arlington (donation center) is at 422 Summer Street, 02474; all Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation center hours: Mon–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Watertown Public Health: Household Hazardous Waste (Minuteman facility) (opens in new tab) · City of Watertown Public Health Department
    • Only residents of Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Watertown may use Minuteman collections, and they must pre-register online. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Water-based (latex) paints are not accepted at Minuteman collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Waltham: 2026-27 Recycling & Trash Brochure (opens in new tab) · City of Waltham Recycling Department
    • Minuteman accepts oil- and lead-based paint, automotive batteries, pesticides, cleaners, antifreeze and mercury products. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Automotive batteries are on the Minuteman acceptable items list. Checked October 26, 2026.

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