Recycling in Quincy, MA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Quincy DPW: The DPW Yard (Residents Only) (opens in new tab) · City of Quincy Department of Public Works
  • The DPW Yard is for Quincy residents only; a valid Massachusetts driver's license is required and commercial plates need prior written approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The DPW Yard accepts recyclables, electronics, appliances, scrap metal and mercury items including rechargeable batteries; not household trash or construction debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The DPW Yard takes all scrap metal and appliances such as washers, dryers, water heaters, stoves and air conditioners, but no refrigerators or dishwashers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ni-cad and lithium batteries are accepted at the DPW rear yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The DPW Yard does not accept tires, latex or oil paints, chemicals, trash or construction debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Quincy DPW: How Can I Get Rid Of? (opens in new tab) · City of Quincy Department of Public Works
  • Call (855) 533-3400 by 3 p.m. one full business day before trash day to schedule curbside pickup of stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dehumidifiers and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators are collected curbside by calling (855) 533-3400 at least 2 full business days before trash day; they are not accepted at the DPW Yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CRT TVs and monitors are picked up curbside on trash day after calling (855) 533-3400 at least 2 full business days ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, keyboards, printers and monitors are collected curbside by scheduling with (855) 533-3400; most electronics are also accepted at the DPW rear yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All home, entertainment and business electronics are accepted at the DPW rear yard, 55 Sea St. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large metal items like desks, wood stoves, exercise equipment, bed frames or file cabinets may be taken to the DPW Yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Two bulky items per week, such as sofas, chairs, recliners and lawn furniture, may go out curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Microwave ovens may be placed curbside for regular trash pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Quincy residents schedule curbside mattress pickup with South Shore Recycle at (617) 837-1299 or online; mattresses are no longer taken on regular trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For curbside collection of off-the-rim tires, call Norfolk County Mosquito Control at (781) 762-3681; tire collection is suspended June through September. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paints are not accepted curbside; hold them for the City's household hazardous waste collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint should be hardened with sand, kitty litter or speed dry and thrown in the trash in an open cardboard box with lids off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car batteries go to an auto parts store or mechanic; the City only takes them on its household hazardous waste drop-off day, held twice a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries made after 1994 can go in regular trash; rechargeable NiCad, button, zinc and lithium batteries go to the DPW rear yard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Crush, flatten or cut cardboard and place it in the curbside single-stream container; single-stream dumpsters are also at 55 Sea St. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: All Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
  • Goodwill Quincy is at 625 Southern Artery, 02169; all Goodwill stores accept donations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation center hours: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.

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