Watertown Recycling Center

Watertown Recycling Center on Stanley Ave is the town’s place for dropping off recyclables and items that don’t fit in curbside bins. Neighbors use it for overflow from the blue cart, cardboard from deliveries, and larger items that need special handling. Like other municipal recycling centers, it handles common materials and often runs occasional special drop-off programs.

Expect a working-yard feel rather than a tidy retail space - pavement or gravel, large roll-off bins, and vehicles pulling in and out. Many centers have a small entrance booth and a scale, so there’s often a stop to check or weigh loads before directing traffic. Look for rows or bays for paper/cardboard, glass and metal, and separate spots for electronics or bulky items at several facilities. Weekends and spring cleanup times usually draw longer lines, so plan accordingly.