Recycling in Cohasset
Cohasset’s Recycling Transfer Facility (RTF) offers various collection areas which accommodates for all refuse and recyclable items, these collection areas are clearly marked to ensure the ease of access and disposal.
It is recommended that all recyclable and refuse items are pre-sorted and properly organized prior to coming to the RTF to make sure disposal is quick and easy
Make sure you are recycling the right way.
Below is a Cohasset recycling guide for all items to be recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact Information
COHASSET RECYCLING
AND TRANSFER FACILITY
91 Cedar St. – Cohasset
781-383-9627
OPEN:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Valid RTF Permit Required
Available to all residents and businesses
HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR
Department of Public Works
781-383-0273
HAZARDOUS PRODUCT DISPOSAL
SSRC
781-329-8318
SSRC BOARD MEMBERS
Merle Brown
SSRC Vice Chairman
Mary Snow
DPW Office Manager
SSRC Treasurer
Links
Cohasset Recycling Guide
If you don’t see an item here that you need to recycle, donate, dispose of properly, or for other recycling options, visit the following pages:
RECYCLING A-Z
RECYCLING HOW-TO
WASTE BAN REGULATIONS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ACCEPTED
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
| MATERIAL | INCLUDES | INSTRUCTIONS |
| Batteries OTHER | Fire Alarm Hearing Aid, Etc. Watch | Alkaline batteries may be placed in trash, otherwise see attendant |
| Brush | Branches Christmas trees Limbs No Stumps Shrubs | Accepted on designated days only EXCLUDE: Branches over 12″ thick Construction waste |
| Clothes | All Clothing and Shoes | Put all clothing into a bag and place in collection bins adjacent to the glass shed |
| Corrugated and Cardboard | Boxes, Etc. Brown Paper Bags Cereal Boxes Shoe Boxes | Remove liners, plastic fillers, and all other non-cardboard materials; break down boxes flat and place in bin EXCLUDE: Waxy coatings Styrofoam Plastic packing material |
| Furniture | Furniture, Mattresses | See attendant Fees apply |
| Fluorescent Lights | All Types | See attendant |
| Glass | Bottles Only (Green, Brown, and Clear) No Window Glass, Light Bulbs, or Ceramic | Place on appropriate spot on shelf at the glass shed – remove all metal caps and corks EXCLUDE: Window glass Cookware Tableware Light bulbs Caps and Lids |
| Leaves and Grass | Grass Clippings, and Leaves | Place into compost dirt pile EXCLUDE: Branches Limbs |
| Motor Oil and Anti-Freeze | Anti-Freeze Motor Oil Oil Filters | See attendant |
| Newspaper and Junk Mail NOTE: Plastic windows, labels, paper clips and staples are OK | All Paper Items | Place in appropriate bins |
| Paints | Latex and Oil-Based | Latex – leave can open to dry in a well ventilated area and throw in trash. Oil Based – accepted on designated days only |
| Plastic Containers | All Plastic Items numbered 1 to 7 | Wash out plastic bottles and containers, remove caps, and place in bin EXCLUDE: Caps Lids Disposable diapers |
| Plastic Shopping Bags | All Plastic Bags | Place in container near the plastic bin |
| Redeemable Items | All Glass, Cans, or Plastic with a 5 or 10 Cent Deposit | Wash out containers and bring to redeemable shed run by Troop 28 Boy Scouts |
| Scrap Metal and White Ware | All Metal ItemsRefrigerators Stoves, Etc. | See attendant |
| Tin and Aluminum | Cans Tinfoil, Etc. | Wash out cans and place in dumpster EXCLUDE: Large metal items to scrap metal |
| Tires | Car and Small Truck | Can be placed into trash if the rims are removed |
| TV and Computer Monitors | All Visual Monitors | See attendant |
| Vehicle Batteries | Car Truck Motorcycle, Etc. | See attendant |