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# Wachusett Earthday Inc.

Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center

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## Posts

- [Monthly Calendar - September 2026](https://wachusettearthday.org/monthly-calendar-september-2026/)
- [Understanding Our Fees](https://wachusettearthday.org/understandingourfees/) - We understand that disposal fees aren’t anyone’s favorite expense. However, safely collecting, storing, transporting, recycling, and disposing of materials comes with real and increasing costs. Landfill closures, along with rising transportation and energy costs, continue to impact what we pay to manage materials. At least once a year, we compare our fees with other facilities
- [Monthly Calendar - August 2026](https://wachusettearthday.org/monthly-calendar-august-2026/) - August 2026 Calendar Here’s our calendar for the month.
- [2026 Latex Paint Collection - 1st Saturdays May 2, June 6, Aug 1 and Oct 3 -  9am to noon](https://wachusettearthday.org/2026-latex-paint-collection-1st-saturdays-may-3-june-7-aug-2-sept-6-and-oct-4-9am-to-noon-duplicate-copy/) - Latex Paint Collection – First Saturdays: May 2, June 6, August 1 and October 3 in 2026 Residents of our seven member towns (Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston) may bring us their latex, acrylic, or water-based paints in their original containers. Do not consolidate paints. All containers must have the original,
- [2026 Household Hazardous Products (HHP) Collection ONLY - Saturday May 9 and Oct 24, 9am to 1pm](https://wachusettearthday.org/2026-household-hazardous-products-hhp-collection-only-saturday-july-12-and-nov-8-9am-to-1pm-duplicate-copy/) - Saturday May 9 and October 24, 2026, Household Hazardous Products ONLY from 9am to 1pm. *** The rest of the site, including the ReUse building will be closed. *** We will continue to charge per car load. We can accept cash, check, credit, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Up to 3 Gal or 6 Lbs:
- [ReUse Building Drop Off](https://wachusettearthday.org/reusebldgdropoff/) - Building drop off You can drop off 2 boxes but they MUST close and MUST be 30 lbs or less. We will reject those that don’t meet this criteria. We simply can’t manage the literal ton of material dropped off on each open day if it’s not packed correctly. Thank you for your understanding and
- [2026 Confidential Document Shredding - Saturdays June 20, August 15 and October 17](https://wachusettearthday.org/2026-confidential-document-shredding-saturdays-july-19-september-20-and-november-1-duplicate-copy/) - Confidential document shredding offered on Saturdays, June 20, August 15 and October 17, 2026 from 9 am to Noon. First two (2) boxes are free. Every bag/box after $2. Please bring your paper in boxes (eg. banker box) or paper bags. To reduce the volume and cost, please recycle non-sensitive documents and regular paper at
- [Large Composters](https://wachusettearthday.org/large-composters-for-sale/) - Earth Machine Composters are here! We sell them for only $25. Kitchen scrap buckets are available for $10. Pay at Check-in and pick up Earth Machines near the Battery Shed and kitchen scrap buckets at Check in. Other resources for information on composting and reducing food waste can be found at: Home Composting Handbook –
- [How YOU can help us increase our Open Hours](https://wachusettearthday.org/limits-open-hours/) - You can help us to increase our open hours without becoming a volunteer. When inquiries are made to why we aren’t open more hours/days, our quick answer is we’d need more volunteers. You might find it surprising to know that more than anything our open hours are limited by how well our visiting residents follow
- [What is Textile Recycling?](https://wachusettearthday.org/test-post-homepage-2/) - Most of us are familiar with Goodwill, Salvation Army or Saver's donation sites for wearable items - but there are more options, even for stained, ripped or unwearable garments/fabrics, shoes, handbags, belts and backpacks. Check out Mass DEP's great guide here. Yes that boot with the sole barely hanging on, the single sock, jacket with
- [Pricing of Household Project Demolition and Construction Debris](https://wachusettearthday.org/pricing-of-project-and-cd-debris/) - Size matters We’ve added some new visual aids near our Check In booth to help volunteers and residents understand how we price out their loads of household project debris. We do not have a scale to weigh loads as some sites do so instead we price the loads based on the volume of material ($60
- [ReUse Building - Please read](https://wachusettearthday.org/reuse-building-rules-2021/) - ReUse Building Entry: We allow 40 people at a time into the building for 15 minutes at a time. You can re-enter the building a second time and we're limiting visitors to no more than 2 bags at a time. We are no longer requiring masks but if you feel more comfortable wearing one, please
- [Wachusett Earthday Wins Grant for Furniture Recycling](https://wachusettearthday.org/wachusett-earthday-wins-grant-for-furniture-recycling/) - 30 Aug HomePage | News Monthly Calendar - September 2026 ... Read more 30 Jul HomePage | News Understanding Our Fees We understand that disposal fees aren’t anyone’s favorite expense. However, safely collecting, storing, transporting, recycling, and disposing of materials comes... Read more 25 Jul HomePage | News Monthly Calendar - August 2026 August 2026
- [Can Styrofoam Really be Recycled?  How?](https://wachusettearthday.org/styrofoam-recycling/) - February 1, 2023 Earthday Admin Yes! We do accept Styrofoam Look for the recycling symbol #6 that denotes EPS. Make sure your foam is clean and dry.
- [Appliances - Large](https://wachusettearthday.org/appliances-large/) - Pricelist Appliances - Large $10 Refrigerator, freezer Electronics - Handheld $ 5 Calculators, cellphones, gameboys Air conditioner $ 15 air conditioner dehumidifier, dorm fridge
- [Rainwater - an Untapped Resource!](https://wachusettearthday.org/rainwater-recycling/) - Rainwater Collection Ideas Bad puns aside - here are some ideas for reusing rainwater. It could save you both money and time (less watering, possibly) and help the environment. How to Choose a Rain Barrel for your Backyard How to Use a Rain Barrel (Home Depot) How to Build a Rain Barrel System (WikiHow) Rain
- [Appliances](https://wachusettearthday.org/appliances/) - Grill, microwave, vacuum, metal sink Countertop appliances, coffee makers, mixers Gas/Electronic Lawn Garden tools – trimmers, chainsaws, blower, spreader Wheelbarrow $3 $3 $3 $3 $15 Refrigerator / Freezer – full-size Refrigerator – dorm-size Air Conditioner, de-humidifier Washer, dryer, stove, range, dishwasher, small snowblower Tiller, mower $20 $15 $15 $5 $5
- [Furniture](https://wachusettearthday.org/furniture/) - Bedframe, Boxspring or Mattress – Full/Queen Sofa, Couch or Loveseat Bedframe, Boxspring or Mattress – Twin Bedframe, Boxspring or Mattress – King Sleeper, Recliner sofa $20 $20 $15 $25 $30 Sectionals are priced by component – not priced as one couch/sofa. If it has a reclining end, that is priced as a recliner If
- [Electronics](https://wachusettearthday.org/electronics/) - Handheld Electronics Calculators Cellphones $1.00 Printers – small PCs Stereo / Audio equipment Video components Cellphones $2.00
- [Pricing of Sectional Sofas](https://wachusettearthday.org/sectionalsofas/) - Sectionals come in many configurations. When they come to the Recycle Center each section is priced individually – not priced as one couch/sofa. If it has a reclining end, that is priced as a recliner. If there is a sleep sofa section, that is priced as a sleep sofa. Individual seats are priced as upholstered
- [Composting 101](https://wachusettearthday.org/composting-basics-test/) - Home Composting What is Composting? Composting is a controlled process of decomposition of organic materials. Naturally occurring soil organisms recycle nitrogen, potash, phosphorus, and other plant nutrients as they convert the material into humus. Benefits of Composting Composting is a convenient, beneficial, and inexpensive way to handle your organic waste and help the environment. It
- [Covid Precautions - Update Nov 2020](https://wachusettearthday.org/covid-precautions/) - We may increase or decrease days and times without prior notice. If we do not have enough volunteers for a shift, or the weather makes it unsafe to be working outside, we will not be able to open as planned. Please check our website, Facebook or call to see if we are open. The ReUse

## Pages

- [Home](https://wachusettearthday.org/) - SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday 9-11am, Thursday 4-6pm, 1st and 3rd Saturdays are always 9am to noon. Watch for weather/heat index closings. If the predicted heat index is 95 or above during our open hours, we will NOT open. We will be open during the rain. Should a particularly strong storm pop up while we are open
- [How to Help?](https://wachusettearthday.org/how-to-help/) - Thank you for Recycling, Reducing and Reusing - it all helps to protect our Wachusett area Volunteer Wachusett Earthday is a non-profit group serving the area since 1992. Most of the workers you see on site are volunteers. Your support as a VOLUNTEER (click here for info on volunteering) Donate Financial donations are gratefully accepted.
- [How to Plan Your Visit](https://wachusettearthday.org/how-to-plan-your-visit/) - Checklist - Before You Visit Review the Brochure Home page and/or Fees Page for open hours, accepted items and fees. Follow all safety signs Bring payment, if needed - we accept cash, check, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Bring your ID. We verify residency and track the participation rate by town for our
- [2026 Special Collections - Latex Paint / HHP / Document Shredding](https://wachusettearthday.org/special-collections/) - Only residents of Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston may participate in these collections latex paint cans Latex Paint Collection There are 4 latex paint and stain collection days planned for 2026. We’ll be collecting on the following First Saturdays: May 2, June 6, August 1, and October 3. Once left
- [Drop Off Fees as of July 2026](https://wachusettearthday.org/drop-off-fees/) - display PDF pricelist [table id=1 /] Volunteers at Check In have discretion to set pricing based on sizes, volumes etc of material being dropped off. Wachusett Earthday Inc. is a volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit operating at the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycle Center. New volunteers are always welcome! Wachusett Earthday has on-going partnerships with the Massachusetts Department
- [Volunteer Interest](https://wachusettearthday.org/volunteer/) - Join Our Volunteer Team – Help Us Reduce Waste and Make a Difference! Wachusett Earthday Inc is busier than ever, and we need your help! If you’re passionate about reducing waste, promoting recycling (even the hard-to-recycle stuff!), and encouraging reuse in our community, we’d love to have you on board. Nearly all of our work
- [About Us](https://wachusettearthday.org/about-us/) - Our mission is to provide education and opportunities for the environmentally sound reuse, recycling and proper disposal of household products, including hazardous materials, for a healthy watershed community. We do so through the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycle Center. We are a non-profit corporation offering Wachusett residents a place to reuse, recycle or dispose of household
- [Hours for 2026](https://wachusettearthday.org/hours-2026/) - Summer Hours April through October Tuesdays - 9am to 11am Thursdays - 4pm to 6pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays - 9am to Noon Winter Hours November through March Tuesdays - 10am to Noon Thursdays - 2pm to 4pm 1st and 3rd Saturdays - 9am to Noon Special Collection Days for Household Hazardous Products ONLY: There
- [Items We Accept](https://wachusettearthday.org/items-we-accept/) - Wachusett Earthday accepts a large variety of items for recycling, reuse or disposal. Some are accepted without a fee but others require a fee in order to offset our disposal costs. Here are some tips to help you plan your visit. Household Hazardous Products, including Paints, Chemicals and Pesticides, require special handling – and are
- [Contact Us](https://wachusettearthday.org/contact/) - 978-464-2854 Please leave a message - we will return your call. Location 131 Raymond Huntington Highway West Boylston, MA 01583 Find us on Facebook Contact Us Send Us a Message We would like to hear from you. Please send us a message by filling out the form below and we will get back with you
- [Where ELSE Can My Things Go ...?](https://wachusettearthday.org/where-else-can-i-recycle/) - Search for: See below for informational websites and a list of other places where you may be able to take a variety of items to be reused, recycled or disposed of properly. It includes some vendors and organizations that Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center has a relationship with, as well as other regional resources. Check
- [FAQ Page](https://wachusettearthday.org/faq-page/) - What are your hours? April through October: Tuesdays 9 to 11am; Thursdays 4 to 6pm; First and Third Saturdays 9am to noon. November through March: Tuesdays 10am to noon; Thursdays 2 to 4pm; First and Third Saturdays 9am to noon. On Special Collection days hours and site access may differ (such as HHP days). Check
- [Who Can Use the Recycle Center?](https://wachusettearthday.org/who-can-use-the-recycle-center/) - The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center is open only to residents of Boylston, Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston. Please bring your ID when you visit. See the brochure for information on items we can accept. For items with a fee, we can accept cash, check or credit card, payable at Check-In. We
- [Smart Recycling Guide  - in Spanish and English](https://wachusettearthday.org/smart-recycling-guide-in-spanish-and-english/) - Guía de Reciclaje Inteligente - en Espanol Recycle Smart Guide Click to print PDF Click to print PDF For more recycling resources, check out the Recycle Smart website
- [Sustainability](https://wachusettearthday.org/sustainability/) - Beyond the Three Rs Reduce, ReUse, Recycle… and ReThink, ReImagine, ReGift, ReWork, Repair, Recover ReThink what you purchase: Refuse single use and non-recyclable items Reduce general consumption Request alternatives to virgin materials – look for recycled or refurbished Reuse Everything! Reimagine Refurbish old items Repair instead of replace Repurpose or Reinvent Recycle – use
- [Volunteer - DUPLICATE COPY](https://wachusettearthday.org/volunteer-duplicate-copy/) - Wachusett Earthday is run on an all-volunteer basis and we can always use extra hands and ideas. If you have time to help out regularly or just occasionally, we welcome your help with sorting of materials inside the ReUse Building; handling electronics and metals for recycling; overseeing the drop off of general recyclables, bulbs and
- [Directions](https://wachusettearthday.org/directions/) - Here’s how to find us! 1. From Holden Center (Rt. 122 and Rt. 31): Head northeast on Rt. 31 North (Highland St.) Turn right onto Manning St. (at Goodhile’s Market) Turn left onto Raymond Huntington Highway (formerly Legg Rd.) The Recycle Center will be on your left, in 0.8 mile. 2. From West Boylston
- [Recycle Center Site Map](https://wachusettearthday.org/recycle-center-map/) - Wachusett Recycle Center Map Wachusett Earthday Inc. and the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center operate as a partnership with seven Wachusett towns and Mass DCR. In addition to basic recycling, we are a CHARMS facility, helping to recycle, reuse or dispose of hard to recycle items. Click to enlarge the map NORTH 40 Bulky Waste/Recycling
- [404 - Page not Found](https://wachusettearthday.org/404-page-not-found/) - OOOPS … Our apologies! Page was not found. Please contact us if you have problems with the website.
- [Upcoming Special Collections](https://wachusettearthday.org/upcoming-special-collections/) - 2026 Household Hazardous Products (HHP) Collection ONLY – Saturday May 9 and Oct 24, 9am to 1pm Read more 2026 Latex Paint Collection – 1st Saturdays May 2, June 6, Aug 1 and Oct 3 – 9am to noon Read more 2026 Confidential Document Shredding – Saturdays June 20, August 15 and October 17 Read

## Projects

- [Electronics - handheld](https://wachusettearthday.org/project/electronics-handheld/) - Small Electronics – Handheld devices, cellphones, calculators $ 1.00 Mattresses, boxsprings $ 1.00

## Draw Attention

- [Wachusett Recycle Center Map](https://wachusettearthday.org/?da_image=1960)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://wachusettearthday.org/./uncategorized/)
- [Covid](https://wachusettearthday.org/./covid/)
- [Document Shredding Date](https://wachusettearthday.org/./events/special-collection-dates/document-shredding-date/)
- [Special Collection Dates](https://wachusettearthday.org/./events/special-collection-dates/)
- [Household Hazardous Products (HHP) Date](https://wachusettearthday.org/./events/special-collection-dates/household-hazardous-products-hhp-date/)
- [News](https://wachusettearthday.org/./news/)
- [HomePage](https://wachusettearthday.org/./homepage/)
- [Events](https://wachusettearthday.org/./events/) - Only for specific event dates
- [blog test](https://wachusettearthday.org/./blog-test/)
- [Education](https://wachusettearthday.org/./education/)
- [Site News](https://wachusettearthday.org/./site-news/)
- [Latex Paint](https://wachusettearthday.org/./events/special-collection-dates/latex-paint/)
- [Pricelist](https://wachusettearthday.org/./pricelist/)
- [Recycle Center Blog](https://wachusettearthday.org/./recycle-center-blog/)

## Tags

- [textiles](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/textiles/)
- [composting](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/composting/)
- [rainwater](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/rainwater/)
- [paper shredding](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/paper-shredding/)
- [latex paint collection](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/latex-paint-collection/)
- [Fee](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/fee/)
- [Electronics](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/electronics/)
- [Cellphones](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/cellphones/)
- [Handheld electronics](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/handheld-electronics/)
- [calculators](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/calculators/)
- [printers](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/printers/)
- [PCs](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/pcs/)
- [printers - small](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/printers-small/)
- [audio visual components](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/audio-visual-components/)
- [couches](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/couches/)
- [sectionals](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/sectionals/)
- [sleepers](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/sleepers/)
- [sofas](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/sofas/)
- [recliners](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/recliners/)
- [settee](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/settee/)
- [upholstered chairs](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/upholstered-chairs/)
- [washing machine](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/washing-machine/)
- [dryer](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/dryer/)
- [grill](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/grill/)
- [propane grill](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/propane-grill/)
- [refrigerator](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/refrigerator/)
- [fridge](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/fridge/)
- [dorm fridge](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/dorm-fridge/)
- [freezer](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/freezer/)
- [AC](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/ac/)
- [vacumn](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/vacumn/)
- [floor scrubber](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/floor-scrubber/)
- [blower](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/blower/)
- [spreader](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/spreader/)
- [wheelbarrow](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/wheelbarrow/)
- [wagon](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/wagon/)
- [metal sink](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/metal-sink/)
- [countertop appliance](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/countertop-appliance/)
- [toaster](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/toaster/)
- [microwave](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/microwave/)
- [mixer](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/mixer/)
- [bread machine](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/bread-machine/)
- [blender](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/blender/)
- [blog](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/blog/)
- [styrofoam](https://wachusettearthday.org/tag/styrofoam/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Electronics - Small](https://wachusettearthday.org/portfolio-category/electronics-small/)
- [Fee](https://wachusettearthday.org/portfolio-category/fee/)
- [Electronics](https://wachusettearthday.org/portfolio-category/electronics/)