Residents

How do I recycle?

• What can I recycle in my community? 
• Can I recycle at the curb?
• Does my community have a Recycling Center?
• How do I prepare my recyclables?
• When can I recycle in my community?

The answers to these questions are different for each community. 

To find out how and where to recycle in your community click here for links to recycling programs in every community in Massachusetts.

What kinds of paper should I recycle?

Click here for a general list of paper products that can be recycled across the state.  Other specific product types, as well as what materials can be mixed together differ from town to town.  Check with your local program for those details. 

The Paperlist in Printable PDF format, 133kB

How can I recycle MORE?
MassRecycle has lots  of resources to jump start and/or improve your recycling efforts:

• How Can I Recycle When I Don't Receive Recycling Services?
• Recycling Issues at The Curb
• How Can I Get My Landlord To Recycle?

Find a drop off box by Got Books to recycle your books!
Find a drop off box by AbitibiBowater to recycle more paper!

Do you still have questions? 
Feel free to use our Ask The Staff online to get your questions answered!

Now you’re ready to Take the Paper Recycling Challenge!