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Recycling drop-off center

Marlborough Resident Drop-Off Facility

856 Boston Post Road E, Marlborough, MA 01752

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Marlborough DPW
Hours
Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Marlborough only. Businesses: not accepted.

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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

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • You must unload it yourself.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • You must unload it yourself.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • Remove refrigerator doors.

Televisions

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • One load of electronics counts as one bulk item; no more than one TV/monitor per load.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • One load of electronics counts as one bulk item.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Counts as one bulk item on your resident permit (Tier One permit $50 includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ no fee).
  • One load (max 8 x 5 x 2 feet, not heaped) counts as one bulk item.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

  • Up to 4 tires per year; rims removed; 20-inch maximum.
  • Limit: 4 tires per year.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

  • No limit; single-use batteries go in kitchen trash instead.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free Recycling Only permit.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free Recycling Only permit; motorized yard equipment must be drained of gas and oil.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Marlborough: Resident Drop-Off Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • The Resident Drop-Off Facility is at 856 Boston Post Road E, Marlborough, MA 01752. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Resident Drop-Off Facility is open to all Marlborough residents; payment by check or money order only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Marlborough: Trash / Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • Phone 508-624-6910 ext. 33300. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Marlborough Resident Drop-Off Facility Guidelines (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Marlborough Department of Public Works
    • Residents need a current Resident Drop-Off Facility Permit; disposal is based on the number of bulk items on the permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A Tier One permit costs $50 and includes 6 bulk items; seniors 65+ get 6 bulk items with no fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A mattress or box spring counts as 1 bulk item; residents must handle it without facility help. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A refrigerator counts as 1 bulk item; remove the doors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics such as TVs and computers count as 1 bulk item per load, with no more than one TV/monitor per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk furniture counts as 1 bulk item per load, max load 8 x 5 x 2 feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Up to 4 tires per year; rims removed, 20-inch maximum. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries are accepted with no limit; single-use batteries go in kitchen trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A no-fee Recycling Only permit covers cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminum and metal. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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