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Franklin Recycling Center (Beaver Street)

455 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Plan your visit

Operator: Town of Franklin DPW
Hours: Fri–Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tue noon–3 p.m. (April–November)
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Franklin only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Mattress	$65.00 each

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Clean and dry; no foam mattresses or futons.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for box springs
Box spring	$65.00 each

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Clean and dry.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for televisions
TV up to 25"	$15.00 each
TV 26" and up	$25.00 each

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Place in the electronics trailer.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerant appliance	$15.00 each

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Fee table appears to list non-refrigerant appliances as free at the Recycling Center (table read by column).

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Fee table appears to list non-refrigerant appliances as free at the Recycling Center (table read by column).

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Towers, desktops, laptops and home printers. Fee table appears to list electronics as free (read by column).

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Stereos, VCRs, DVD players and printers; no speakers. Fee table appears to list electronics as free (read by column).

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Tire	$5.00 each

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Auto and rechargeable batteries; fee table appears to list both as free (read by column).

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Fee table appears to list cardboard as free (read by column).
Preparation: Flattened and clean.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Remove gas and oil from mowers and outdoor equipment; fee table appears to list them as free (read by column).

Paint

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for paint
Household hazardous waste, per gallon or 10 lb	$5.00

Annual Recycling Center permit required; no cash.
Latex paint April–October only; oil-based paint and stains accepted.

Couches

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Furniture

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Town of Franklin: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Franklin DPW
- The Recycling Center is at 455 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hours: Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday noon–3 p.m. (April–November). Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Franklin: Recycling & Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of Franklin DPW
- Recycling Center permits run July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027; annual fee $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Franklin 2026-2027 Trash and Recycling Collection Services guide (WM) (opens in new tab) · Town of Franklin DPW
- Cash is not accepted at the Recycle Center; check or card only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycle Center also accepts oil-based and latex paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Franklin Curbside & Recycling Center Fees, FY 2027 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Franklin DPW
- Mattresses and box springs must be clean and dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Box spring or mattress: $65 each at the Recycling Center; no foam or futon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs and monitors go in the electronics trailer; see rates. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs: curbside $47 / Recycling Center $15 up to 25"; $47+ / $25 for 26" and up. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerant appliances: curbside $48 / Recycling Center $15; non-refrigerant appliances: curbside $48 / Recycling Center free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal and appliances: hot water heaters, lawn mowers, bikes, scooters, metal furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics, computers and printers (stereos, VCRs, DVDs, towers, desktops, laptops, home printers) are accepted; no speakers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fee table lists electronics, cardboard, auto batteries and rechargeable batteries as free at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires cost $5 at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Flattened, clean cardboard is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Lawn mowers and metal outdoor equipment (gas and oil removed) are free at the Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste: latex (April–October only) and oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste costs $5 per gallon or 10 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Franklin: Bulk Items (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Franklin DPW
- WM bulk list: large appliances with Freon (refrigerator) and without Freon (clothes dryer, washing machine, microwave) are asterisked as accepted at the Recycle Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycling Center does not accept indoor furniture, tables, chairs, sofas or carpeting. Checked October 26, 2026.

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