South Boston Recycling & Collection Center

Small county recycling center used by South Boston residents for dropping off household recyclables and occasional bulk items. Neighbors swing by with bags of paper and cardboard, drink bottles, cans, and the odd appliance or electronics item that needs special handling.

There’s a small entrance booth and a short drive into a lot with several open bays and large recycling bins; pull up to the booth so attendants can direct where to unload. Expect to sort cardboard, paper, glass, plastics and scrap metal into separate containers and to see piles or containers for bulky items and e-waste in one area. A scale is common at facilities like this, so plan for a stop on the way in and possibly another on the way out if fees are assessed by weight. Weekends, especially during spring cleanups, get busy and vehicles line up along the drive.