Recycling Center
The Bedford Recycling Center is open as follows:
When?
Open to Bedford residents only. No commercial vehicles or contractors.
Resident stickers are required. Request a free sticker at the DPW, 314 Great Road, during business hours. Proof of residency is required (vehicle registration and driver's license or utility bill with address)
Bedford Recycling Center
108 Carlisle Road
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
Days We're Open
Open Closed
2026 Holiday Schedule
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- M. L. King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Easter Sunday
- Patriots' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth (Jun 19)
- Independence Day (Jul 4)
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day (Nov 11)
- Thanksgiving
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
- New Year's Eve (Dec 31)
Items Accepted
Cardboard
Please breakdown your cardboard so that it is flat.
Bulky Rigid Plastics
5 gallon buckets (clean), plastic toys, etc.
Scrap Metal
bulky ferrous materials
Glass (all colors mixed together)
Bottles and jars should be empty. Remove corks and lids. No plate glass, lightbulbs, glassware, Pyrex.
Food Waste
Batteries
Electronics
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers do not need to be empty when dropped off.
Furniture
Light Bulbs
We accept fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) only.
Mercury
Thermostats, thermometers, etc. Bring to the gate house for safe disposal.
Propane Tanks
Propane tanks do not need to be empty to be dropped off.
Textiles
Textiles can be either "donation quality" or rags.
Tires
Up to five scrap tires per household. No commercial businesses. Fees may apply.
Yard Waste
Grass clippings, leaves, brush.