Acton Transfer Station & Recycling Center

Small-town recycling center at 14 Forest Rd in Acton, used mostly by residents hauling household recyclables and yard-clearout debris. Located in Massachusetts, this place follows the state's strict recycling rules so expect material separation to matter. Familiar to folks who do seasonal cleanups and need to keep items out of the landfill.

Like most local recycling centers, arrive with materials already sorted into paper, cardboard, glass, metal and plastics - those are the common accepted categories at places like this. Many centers in the state also run special programs for things like electronics, bulky items and textiles, and there are usually signs or labeled containers to guide drops. Drive slowly into the entrance area, look for a staffed booth or signage that tells you where to pull up, then proceed to the row of bins or drop-off bays for each material. Weekends and spring cleanup weekends tend to be busiest, so lines at the entrance and at individual containers are not unusual.