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Recycling drop-off center

Newton Resource Recovery Center (Rumford Ave)

115 Rumford Ave, Newton, MA 02466

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 Newton Department of Public Works
Hours
Fall (Sep 28–Oct 31): Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Newton only. Businesses: Newton residents only (proof on request); Newton businesses may drop off cardboard and single-stream recycling 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.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
TV or monitor drop-off$25.00 each
  • Pay online first (newtonma.gov/billpay) and show proof of payment to the attendant.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress drop-off$35.00 each
  • Pay online first (newtonma.gov/billpay) and show proof of payment to the attendant.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Paint

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

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

  • Latex Paint Exchange only (May–October, not Saturdays): usable latex paint under 10 years old, more than half full; see the attendant.
  • Limit: Four 1-gallon cans and four sample cans per household per year.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Newton DPW: Recycle at the Resource Recovery Center (opens in new tab) · City of Newton Department of Public Works
    • The Resource Recovery Center is at 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale (Newton), MA 02466. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fall hours (September 28–October 31) are Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, holidays and sometimes after heavy rain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Resource Recovery Center is for Newton residents only, including those without curbside service; Newton businesses may drop off only cardboard and single-stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Newton businesses can drop off cardboard and single-stream recycling at the Center; no other materials from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Latex Paint Exchange at the Center (May–October, not Saturdays) accepts usable latex paint under 10 years old and more than half full; four 1-gallon cans per household per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Newton DPW: Swap Shop and alternative donation and disposal options flyer (2026) (opens in new tab) · City of Newton Department of Public Works
    • Drop-off at the Resource Recovery Center costs $25 per TV or monitor and $35 per mattress or box spring, paid online in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Proof of fee payment must be shown to the attendant at drop-off; pay online at newtonma.gov/billpay. Checked October 26, 2026.

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