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Electronics Recycling in Arlington, MA

Most electronics, from printers to phones and small appliances, are free to drop at Arlington's Reuse & Recycle Center by appointment.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a electronics in Arlington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ArlingtonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    Book online, set out your electronics and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Arlington Reuse & Recycle CenterDrop-off · 33 Ryder St, ArlingtonArlington residentsFree
    Where

    33 Ryder St
    Arlington, MA 02474

    Hours

    By appointment (weekday times added weekly; weekend drop-offs monthly)

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Arlington residents only, by appointment; cash or check for fees.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Goodwill – Arlington (donation center)Drop-off · 422 Summer Street, ArlingtonOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    422 Summer Street
    Arlington, MA 02474

    Hours

    Mon–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    • Items must be clean and in good, usable condition; staff may decline items.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
  2. Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
  3. Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
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Massachusetts rules

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Where this information comes from

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.
    • Most things are free; accepted items include electronic waste (some fees), scrap metal, batteries other than alkaline, and flattened cardboard. Fees are cash or check only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs and computer monitors are $20 each and laptops $5 each; all other electronic waste is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free e-waste includes stereo equipment, printers, phones and tablets, cords, hard drives, keyboards and small appliances such as toasters and coffee makers. 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.
  • Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: What to Donate (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
    • Goodwill takes desktop and laptop computers, phones, tablets and monitors from individual households. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill accepts small electronic devices such as radios, DVD players and VCRs in good condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP introduced its first bans on landfilling and combustion of easy-to-recycle and toxic materials in 1990 and has phased in more since. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Materials banned from disposal or transfer for disposal in Massachusetts include cathode ray tubes, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, lead acid batteries, mattresses, recyclable paper and cardboard, textiles, white goods and whole tires (landfills only). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The MassDEP waste disposal bans are in section 19.017 of the Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations, 310 CMR 19.000. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 310 CMR 19.000: Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations (incl. 19.017 Waste Bans) (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 310 CMR 19.017(3): no person may dispose, transfer for disposal, or contract for disposal or transport of a restricted material except as the regulation allows, and violators may face MassDEP enforcement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No landfill, transfer facility or combustion facility may accept a restricted material except to handle, recycle or compost it under a MassDEP-approved plan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP Fact Sheet: What are Massachusetts Waste Bans? (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For residents, most banned materials are collected through regular municipal collection or drop-off programs, while larger items such as CRTs or appliances may go through separate collections or drop-off events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • MassDEP notes that vehicle batteries, tires and cathode ray tubes may in some cases be collected by retailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents with private (non-municipal) trash collection should ask their service provider for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Waste Ban on Mattresses and Textiles, Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP generally does not issue waste-ban enforcement to individuals; it typically targets businesses, institutions (including municipalities) and haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pillows, cushions and rugs are not "textiles" under the ban and may go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: How & Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • For local recycling and household hazardous product collection days and hours, MassDEP tells residents to contact their community's recycling or solid waste coordinator or department. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Massachusetts has no statewide e-waste take-back law cited by MassDEP. MassDEP says many manufacturers and retailers of computers, phones, TVs and other electronics take used devices, often at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous products (old chemicals, cleaners, paint, pesticides) don't belong in the recycling bin, the trash or the drain. Store them until a community HHW collection or take them to a local, regional or commercial facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Beyond the Bin Search Directory (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP's Beyond the Bin directory lists outlets for items that can't go in the home recycling bin. MassDEP does not collect materials itself, listings are self-reported, and you should call ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycle Smart MA (a MassDEP service): Smart Recycling Guide (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Electronics, hoses, wires and chains do not belong in Massachusetts recycling bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MassDEP: Clothing and Textile Recovery (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • Since November 2022, textiles (clothing, footwear, bedding, curtains, fabric) are banned from disposal in Massachusetts, even worn, torn or stained items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mass.gov: Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products (opens in new tab) · Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • MassDEP lists approved household hazardous product collection facilities. Call or check each facility's website for items, fees and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Questions about household hazardous products can go to MassDEP at 866-963-7287 or massdep.hhp@mass.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.

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