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Massachusetts Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 105 listings
  • 21 dumps & landfills
  • 39 transfer stations
  • 1 hazardous waste
  • 37 recycling & drop-offs
  • 7 yard waste, compost & tires
  • 14 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 105 listings in Massachusetts, spread across 14 of its 14 counties. That includes 21 landfills, 39 transfer stations, 1 hazardous-waste drop-off, 32 recycling centers, 7 yard waste sites, 2 electronics recyclers, and 3 battery drop-offs.

The places with the most listings are Middlesex County (27), Worcester County (22), Norfolk County (16), Barnstable County (10), and Hampshire County (7).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 9 battery, 4 hazardous waste, oil or bulb, and 6 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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Massachusetts counties with listings 14

Largest cities in Massachusetts

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in Massachusetts

Statewide, the map lists 39 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 9 battery drop-offs, 4 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 6 electronics drop-offs. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

Massachusetts dump FAQ

How many landfills are in Massachusetts?

Dumpmapper lists 21 landfills in Massachusetts, in 9 of its 14 counties, plus 39 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in Massachusetts?

We list 4 places in Massachusetts that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Bedford Compost & Recycling Center (Bedford), City of Cambridge Recycling Center (Cambridge), and Hazardous waste drop-off bin (near Pinehurst) (Pinehurst). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.

Do dumps in Massachusetts charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Massachusetts data, 10 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 2 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in Massachusetts if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. In our data, 1 listing in Massachusetts is tagged in OpenStreetMap as residents-only. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Massachusetts?

18 of the 105 listings in Massachusetts have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in Massachusetts have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Middlesex County (27), Worcester County (22), and Norfolk County (16) have the most listings. 14 of Massachusetts's 14 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Massachusetts?

Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 9 battery drop-offs in Massachusetts. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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