Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility

A town-run recycling center in Wellesley for residents looking to keep items out of the landfill. Neighbors drop off household recyclables and occasional bulky stuff here. The site handles common recyclables and runs programs for special items that towns in Massachusetts usually route separately.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and follow the flow of cars toward clearly marked containers and bays. The area is the size of a medium municipal lot with large roll-off containers and compacting bays; expect to back up to unload larger pieces. Materials are usually separated by type, so there will be separate spots for paper, cardboard, glass, and mixed containers. Signage and posted lists commonly note banned items and special program drop-offs, and the layout funnels vehicles past the scales and attendant area before exiting.