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Recycling Center
Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center
740 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center on Belchertown Road is the local spot folks use to drop off recyclables and divert stuff from the landfill. Neighbors bring household bags and small truckloads here, especially during seasonal cleanups. Expect a working, no-frills facility that handles the usual curbside-type materials common in Massachusetts.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to slow down; many centers of this kind have a scale and a short stop at the gate. Recycling containers and drop-off bays are visible from the driveway, with separate containers for paper, cardboard, glass and metals typical at these sites. Vehicles usually pull up, unload at the assigned bay, and then move on - keeping materials sorted makes the process quicker. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to be busier, so there can be a line of cars waiting to get in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Pre-sort recycling at home: flatten cardboard, bundle mixed paper, and keep glass separate to speed unloading.
- Bring gloves and a loading tarp if hauling a pickup or trailer; awkward, dusty loads are easier to handle with basic gear.
- Expect crowds on weekends and during spring; aim for a weekday if possible and have materials ready in clearly labeled bags or bins.
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