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Town Landfill & Recycling in Orange is the small municipal recycling center most locals use when there's too much for curbside pickup. People from town and nearby areas bring sorted loads of bottles, cans, paper, cardboard and other recyclables here. The place looks like a working yard rather than a showroom - useful and a little gritty.
Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s a scale and a clear traffic flow for in and out. Recycling bins and drop-off points sit to the right just past the booth, with other piles and containers spread across the yard. Materials generally need to be separated - Massachusetts has strict recycling rules, so bring things sorted as much as possible. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy, so lines are common then.
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Before You Go
- Sort paper, cardboard, glass, and cans at home before coming; it saves time and keeps the line moving.
- Bring something sturdy to cover loose items in the truck or trunk - the wind and handling can scatter light stuff.
- Park where staff or signs indicate for drop-off, then walk to the bin with small items rather than carrying them across vehicle lanes.
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