Recycling in Newton, MA

Newton offers paid curbside pickup: $20 per bulky item such as a couch, $25 per appliance, electronic or scrap metal item, and $60 per mattress or box spring, all requested through newtonma.gov/billpay. The residents-only Resource Recovery Center at 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale, takes TVs ($25) and mattresses ($35) and hosts HHW events by appointment.

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Drop-off places in Newton

Newton Resource Recovery Center (Rumford Ave) 115 Rumford Ave
Goodwill – Newton (donation center) 295 California Street

Services for Newton residents

Newton curbside bulky item pickup ($20 per item)Newton
Newton curbside appliance, electronics, metal and mattress pickupNewton
Newton household hazardous waste collection events (by appointment)Newton

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Newton DPW: Recycle at the Resource Recovery Center (opens in new tab) · City of Newton Department of Public Works
- The Resource Recovery Center is at 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale (Newton), MA 02466. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fall hours (September 28–October 31) are Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, holidays and sometimes after heavy rain. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Resource Recovery Center is for Newton residents only, including those without curbside service; Newton businesses may drop off only cardboard and single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Newton businesses can drop off cardboard and single-stream recycling at the Center; no other materials from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Oil-based paints and stains are accepted only during Newton household hazardous waste events. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Newton DPW: Swap Shop and alternative donation and disposal options flyer (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Newton Department of Public Works
- Curbside collection of oversized items such as couches and chairs is available for $20 per item, requested online at newtonma.gov/billpay. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Optional curbside collection of large appliances, electronics and scrap metal costs $25 per item, and $60 per mattress or box spring. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Newton DPW: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Newton Department of Public Works
- HHW collection events at the Resource Recovery Center are by appointment for Newton residents only, with proof of residency; at most 5 gallons of one material and 12 gallons total. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste is accepted only at scheduled collection events; appointments are made online or by calling (617) 796-1000. Checked October 26, 2026.
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: All Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
- Goodwill Newton (donation center) is at 295 California Street, 02458; all Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donation center hours: Mon–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.

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