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Lowell City Recycling Office is the city recycling center for residents of Lowell and nearby neighborhoods. People drop off household recyclables and occasional bulky items here; city residents and small-haul drivers are the usual crowd.
At a local municipal recycling center like this, lanes for cars and small trucks lead up to a staffed entrance point where attendants direct traffic. Expect separate containers or areas for paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics, and signage listing items that aren’t accepted under Massachusetts rules. Vehicles may be asked to unload at specific stations while larger items get set aside for special handling. Weekends and spring cleanups tend to be busier, so there can be a line to get in.
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Before You Go
- Flatten cardboard and bag loose papers to save time at the drop-off areas.
- Bring items sorted by material so unloading goes quicker and there’s less handling at each container.
- Leave household hazardous waste, electronics, and large appliances for the city’s special collection programs rather than mixing them with curbside recyclables.
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