Springfield Department of Public Works

Small municipal drop-off on 70 Tapley St used by Springfield residents for local waste and recycling. Folks from the neighborhood and small contractors swing by with everything from bagged trash to bulky items. It’s a practical, no-frills place - more working lot than showroom.

Drive up to an entrance booth area and lanes where cars and small trucks pull forward to unload; places like this often have a scale, so plan on stopping again before you leave. The site is mostly concrete pads, dumpsters and piled areas for different types of loads, with signs and steel containers rather than landscaping. Recycling bins are usually grouped near the front, while bulk and brush drop-offs tend to be farther in. Lines can form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so expect occasional backups.