Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P)

A city-run drop-off for household trash and recycling used by Worcester residents for regular cleanouts and bulky items. Located at 24 Albany St, it handles the kinds of loads neighbors bring in pickup trucks, trailers, or car trunks. Massachusetts recycling rules matter here, so expect to sort certain materials before getting out of the vehicle.

Pull up to an entrance lane where there is typically a small booth and a scale; vehicles often stop briefly to be weighed. The site is open-pit style with piles or containers for different material types and a clear flow for drive-in, unload, then drive back out. Signs for what can’t be accepted tend to be posted, and people usually separate recyclables from trash before getting to the tipping area. Weekends, especially spring weekends, can have a line, so plan for some waiting.