Recycling in Middleborough
Middleborough offers single stream, curbside recycling. Single stream recycling includes clean paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and rigid containers only.
Drop-off recycling is available at the Brook Street Landfill
Landfill Regulations
Make sure you are recycling the right way.
Below is a Middleborough recycling guide for all items to be recycled or disposed of properly.
Contact Information
BROOK STREET LANDFILL
207 Plympton St. – Middleborough
781-741-1430
OPEN:
Monday – Saturday
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Available to residents with a permit
HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR
Department of Public Works
781-741-1430
HAZARDOUS PRODUCT DISPOSAL
SSRC
781-329-8318
SSRC BOARD MEMBERS
Randy Sylvester
DPW Superintendent
Steven Messinger
Transfer Station Supervisor
Middleborough 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 |
| Appliances | Stoves Refrigerators, etc. | Remove glass panes, fluids, etc. Fees apply EXCLUDE: Engines Exhaust systems Oil Tanks |
| Automotive | Straight motor oil Antifreeze Tires Car batteries | Fee apply to some items EXCLUDE: Other fluids to Hazardous Waste Collection or retailer |
| Books | Hardcover DVDs – commercial VHS tapes – commercial CDs – commercial Video games | Take to Big Hearted Books Container |
| Bulky | Mattresses Furniture Concrete Blacktop Homeowner construction waste | Fee apply EXCLUDE: Commercial waste |
| Electronics | Computers TVs A/V equipment Phones Copiers Rechargeable batteries | Fees apply on some items |
| Mercury | Fluorescent tubes Thermometers/ thermostats | Disposal in trash is prohibited by law |
| Paints/Stains | Latex/oil based paint – liquid Varnish Polyurethane Thinner Stripper Linseed oil | Taken April 1 – October 31 Must be in original containers Readable labels Tightly Sealed EXCLUDE: Mixtures Trash bags Other fluids to HHW Collection Event |
| Scrap Metal | Bikes Grills Windows Wiring, etc. | Remove appliance doors |
| Textiles | Clothing, Shoes, Linen | Items should be in GOOD condition Proceeds benefit charity |
| Yard Waste | Leaves Hay grass clippings Manure Cat litter Branches less than 3″ thick | Loose or in paper bags EXCLUDE: Plastic bags Branches over 3″ thick |