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Recycling Centers in Worcester, MA

9 of the 32 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Worcester are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Computer Removal

    363 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01604

  2. City Of Worcester Residential Drop-Off Center

    1065 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01607-1495

  3. Rand-Whitney Recycling

    2 Pullman St, Worcester, MA 01606

  4. Department Of Public Works & Parks (dpw&p)

    1065 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01607-1495

  5. Frankensteins Recycling

    13 Southgate Pl, Worcester, MA 01610

  6. massrecommerce llc

    29 Lyon St, Worcester, MA 01604

  7. Radius Recycling

    20 Nippnapp Trl, Worcester, MA 01607

  8. Clinton Recycling And Converting Inc

    2 Pullman St, Worcester, MA 01606-3327

  9. Mint Green Planet

    78 Canterbury St, Worcester, MA 01603-2809

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.