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A small-town recycling center serving Blackstone residents and nearby towns. This is the local spot where people drop off sorted recyclables instead of sending them to the dump. The address is 14 Chestnut St, so it's easy to find near town.
Drive up to a modest entrance with a booth and a small scale-many centers like this charge by weight, so be ready for a weigh-in. Pull-up space is limited, and weekends or spring cleanups can create a line; patience helps. Recycling bins are usually grouped by material - paper and cardboard in one area, metals and glass in another - and most places in Massachusetts ask that items be separated and free of food residue. The site looks industrial rather than tidy, with piles or roll-off containers and a couple of attendants directing traffic when busy.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted by material and rinsed when possible; MA facilities commonly expect separation and clean containers.
- Leave large, awkward items on the pavement for attendants to check rather than trying to maneuver into tight lanes.
- Plan trips for weekdays or mid-mornings to avoid long lines, especially during seasonal cleanups.
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