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Recycling Center
Sturbridge Recycling Center
Breakneck Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Sturbridge Recycling Center on Breakneck Road is the town drop-off for recyclables and the kinds of cleanup loads neighbors haul in. Locals use it for the usual stuff a recycling center takes-paper and cardboard, bottles and cans, metals, and often electronics or yard debris-and there are sometimes special collection events for tougher items.
The site feels like a modest municipal lot with an entrance booth and the sort of scale many centers have, so pull in slowly and follow the traffic. Recycling containers and drop-off points tend to be grouped together; many people swing to the right for the main bins. Weekends get backed up, especially during spring cleanup season, so expect lines at busy times. Bring sorted materials and be prepared for a short wait if the site is weighing loads.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Pre-sort and bundle at home-flatten cardboard, tie papers, and keep metals separate so unloading goes quickly.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves and bring a tarp or straps for loose loads; things can be dusty and windy around open piles.
- Skip weekend afternoons if possible; weekday mornings usually move faster and cut down on waiting.
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