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A straightforward recycling center in Worcester that lots of locals use when doing a yard or garage cleanup. It’s the sort of place homeowners and small haulers visit to keep recyclables out of the landfill. Expect a working, slightly industrial site rather than anything fancy.
Drive in on Kansas Street and you'll see a small entrance booth and a scale near the front; the site has large open bays and rows of bins beyond that. The drive-up area is gravel and a bit dusty, with commercial trucks and pickup trucks mingling with cars. Materials are sorted into separate containers - cardboard, metal, and mixed containers are usually kept apart - and there are big piles and compacting equipment in the back. Lines form on busy days, and maneuvering a trailer takes a bit of patience because the lanes are tight.
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Before You Go
- Bring stuff already separated as much as possible; it makes dropping things off faster and avoids extra handling.
- Pull up to the entrance booth and have the bed or trunk accessible so workers can see what's being unloaded and direct where to go.
- Avoid weekends and early spring if possible-those are the busiest times and wait times can stretch out.
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