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RECYCLING CENTER
WACHUSETT REGIONAL RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER
                                       www.wachusettearthday.org
        
In partnership with the Massachusett Department of Conservation and Recreation and seven Wachusett Towns of Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston located at 131 Raymond Huntington Highway in West Boylston (approximately one-half way between Redemption Rock Trail (Rt. 140), Sterling and Manning St., Holden).~ Questions - Colleen Abrams 508-829-3954

The center will be open every Wednesday from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
And the Third Saturday of each month from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
General collection: recycling, electronics, appliances, tires, furniture, propane.

The next HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS COLLECTION are May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and November 17th from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.
Paints and chemicals  $4/gallon or pound
And all recycling, electronics, appliances, tires, furniture

Free:  General recyling of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, separated #6 styrofoam, metal cans, returnable bottles and cans, all batteries, mercury thermostats, thermometers, fluourescent tubes, bicycles, clothing, books, good condition linenes and small household goods, electronics and computer parts (except monitors which have a fee)

Reusable furniture and appliances:  Each large appliance or furniture item costs $5 for disposal. If you believe the furniture or appliance is still in usable condition please tell the Center volunteer when you drop it off, and we will attempt to place it with someone who can reuse it.  The $5 fee will still apply in case we have to dispose of the item.

For a Fee:
Computer monitors   $3 each

TV's ($12 32" or less, $16 over 32", $20 wooden console, $25 projection)

Large appliances and metal machines including washers, dryers, stoves, hot water heaters and snow blowers, riding lawn mowers,
swing sets or other large scrap metal ($5 each)

Small appliances, lawn mowers, microwaves, small chairs  ($2 each)

Items with refrigerants such as refrigerators, dehumidifiers, freezers or air conditioners ($10 each )

Furniture, rugs (10' X 12' size of wall to wall carpet counts as one unit), toilets, sinks, mattress, box spring, large childrens toys,
outdoor furniture ($5 each)

Sleeper couches ($10 each)

Household project debris such as wood, bricks, concrete, wallboard  ($30/cubic yard)

Car Tires ($2 / tire with or without rims)

Truck Tires (Larger 19" - 22" $20 with or without rims)

Extra large equipment tires ($20+)

Propane Tanks ($5 per 20 pound regular tank, $2 small stove tank, $30 per 100 pound tank)

YOU CAN CHECK OUT THIER WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT:  www.wachusettearthday.org






 

Town of Princeton, 6 Town Hall Drive, Princeton, MA 01541