Recycling in New Bedford, MA

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District: Waste Reduction & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
  • Capitol Waste Services picks up bulky items such as furniture and appliances for New Bedford by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Call Capitol Waste Services at (855) 533-3400, Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., for bulky item appointments. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Waste Reduction Options for New Bedford Residents (GNBRRMD flyer, 9/2025) (opens in new tab) · Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
  • Capitol Waste collects recycling weekly; recycling is mandatory, and bottles, cans, paper and cardboard cannot go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Capitol Waste Services collects recycling weekly from New Bedford residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District: Household Hazardous Waste Days (opens in new tab) · Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
  • The district’s HHW drop-off day at Crapo Hill Landfill, 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford, is for New Bedford, Dartmouth and Freetown households with proof of residency; sign-up required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW day accepts oil-based paint; latex paint should be dried out and put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The maximum is 25 gallons or 50 pounds per household. Checked October 26, 2026.

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