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Recycling in Shrewsbury, MA

Shrewsbury residents drop off mattresses and box springs by appointment at the Municipal Garage, 211 South Street ($55 each), where a residents-only cardboard dumpster is also open weekdays. Couches, wood furniture and microwaves go out with a $15 bulky sticker; Casella collects TVs, appliances and treadmills for set fees.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Shrewsbury: Additional Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works
    • The Municipal Garage is at 211 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Flattened large cardboard boxes go in the "Corrugated Cardboard Only" dumpster at the Municipal Garage, for Shrewsbury residents only, not businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Shrewsbury: Bulk Waste Information (opens in new tab) · Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works
    • Bulk waste is items too big for a blue bag and over 20 lbs (sofa, desk, recliner, dresser etc.), excluding electronics and appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky pickup is for residents in the PAY-T program and needs a $15 sticker and a Casella appointment (508-869-4077). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One item per sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs must be recycled and cannot be scheduled with a bulk sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Casella offers white goods pickup at listed rates, paid by credit card when scheduling; pickup is bi-weekly on Mondays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste (TVs, monitors, computers, printers etc.) costs $44.10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-Freon appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, treadmills etc.) cost $44.10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units etc.) cost $55.13. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Casella picks up white goods bi-weekly on Mondays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Casella collects mattresses and box springs at the curb for $77.18 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Shrewsbury: Items You Can Schedule With a Bulk Waste Sticker (opens in new tab) · Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works
    • Sofas and loveseats can go with a bulk sticker; sleeper sofa mattresses must be removed; sectionals need one sticker per section. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wood furniture can go with a bulk sticker; call about other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwaves can be scheduled with a bulk waste sticker. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Shrewsbury: Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works
    • Shrewsbury collects single-stream recycling weekly, including mixed paper and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recyclables collected include mixed paper/cardboard; cardboard in the cart must be 2 x 2 feet. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State law and the town by-law make recycling mandatory in Shrewsbury. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Shrewsbury: Other Disposal Resources (opens in new tab) · Town of Shrewsbury Department of Public Works
    • The DPW runs a battery drop-off at 100 Maple Ave (DPW 2nd floor) for lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries; damaged lithium-ion batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-use alkaline batteries may go in the PAYT trash bag. Checked October 26, 2026.

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