The drop-off center allows residents to dispose of an unlimited number of bulk waste items in a timely manner and at a low cost. There is also a yard waste drop-off area and a compost/winter sand pickup area.
At a Glance
Residential Drop-off Center
Location: 1065 Millbury Street
- Residents only
- Proof of residency is required
- Documentation must be accompanied with a driver’s license or a state/federal identification card
- Commercial vehicles are not permitted
How it Works
The residential drop-off center provides the following services at the hours indicated below.
Open April - November/December (Weather Permitting):
With an appointment, residents may drop off bulk waste items for nominal fees at the following times:
- Wednesday appointments: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday appointments: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit our Bulk Waste Disposal page.
Open April - November:
Residents may drop off yard waste free of charge at the following times:
- 1065 Millbury Street - Residential drop-off center:
- Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in November)
- 300 Chandler Street and 299 Clark Street drop-off sites:
- Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in November)
For more information on yard waste drop-off, please visit our Yard Waste Drop-Off page.
Open Year-Round:
Residents may drop off household recycling, clothing or pick up compost free of charge at the following times:
- April - November:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in November)
- Winter Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For more information on recycling, please visit our Recycling page.
For more information on recycling textiles, please visit our Clothing Pickup page.
For more information on composting, please visit our Composting Program page.
Typically twice per year, the City of Worcester hosts free Household Hazardous Waste Day drop-off events. With an appointment on a scheduled drop off event, residents may dispose hazardous household waste.
For more information, please visit our Household Hazardous Waste page.
Open Year-Round:
Residents may dispose of cooking grease or cooking oil free of charge by pouring it into a sealed container and bringing it to the Drop-Off Center at the following times (no appointment necessary):
- April - November:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in November)
- Winter Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All collected grease and oil will be recycled into biodiesel. Since the drop-off program began, it has prevented approximately 100 gallons of grease/oil from clogging up and damaging sewer lines. Please note motor oil is not accepted.
Open Year-Round:
Residents may dispose of mercury thermometers, thermostats and switches free of charge at the following times (no appointment necessary):
- April - November:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in November)
- Winter Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
With an appointment, residents on private roads may pick up surplus gravel and asphalt grindings free of charge at the following times:
- Monday - Friday appointments: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday appointments: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Types of Waste
Hazardous Waste Days
The City of Worcester holds drop-off days specifically for household hazardous waste.
Composting Program
Worcester has the largest municipal composting program in Massachusetts from its leaf and yard waste collection. Compost is available to city residents free of charge. Compost bins for home use are also available to residents. The "Earth Machine" composter costs $45.00.
Contact Information
Address
Residential Drop-Off Center
1065 Millbury Street
Worcester, MA 01607
Contact
Phone: 508-929-1300
Hours
Varies