Disposing of Unusual Items

Make our site your one stop for recycling and disposal information. If you are unable to find the information that you are looking for, please feel free to email Southbridge Trash and Recycling or call 508-764-4252.

Resources

  • Freecycle - give and get stuff for free in your own hometown. Membership is free.

Appliances / White Goods

  • Excel Recycling, LLC - Accepts all types of appliances and scrap steal. For appliances (refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units) that have coolant (freon), there is a $10 charge.

Batteries (Automotive/Lead Acid)

  • Excel Recycling, LLC - Accepts lead acid batteries

Bikes

  • Bikes Not Bombs - Accepts bikes and more.

Books

  • Got Books? - Accepts books, videos, CDs and DVDs. Collection bin at:
    The Arts Center
    111 Main Street
    Southbridge, MA

Cars, Trucks, SUV, RV's, Motorcycle or Boat

  • Excel Recycling, LLC - Auto and vehicle recycling
  • Wheels for Wishes - Donate your vehicle to the Make a Wish foundation

Clothing and Textile, Shoes

  • The Salvation Army - accepts clothing, shoes, furniture and more. Call 508-799-0528 to schedule a pickup.
  • Planet Aid - accepts used clothing, shoes and more. Visit website for a list of collection bins in Southbridge.
  • Go Green for the Cause - accepts used clothing, shoes and more. Visit website for a list of collection bins near you.
  • Mint Green Planet - accepts used clothing, shoes and more. Visit website for a list of collection bins near you or to schedule a pickup.
  • Epilepsy Foundation of New England - Accepts clothing and furniture. Contact them to schedule a pickup.
  • Big Brother, Big Sister Foundation - Accepts shoes, clothing and small household items. Contact them to schedule a pickup.

Electronics

  • Apple Recycling Program - accepts iPhones, iPads, Macs, or PCs.
  • Manufacturer Takeback Programs - Lists TV and computer manufacturers that offer takeback programs.
  • New Egland Disposal Technologies (NEDT), Sutton, MA - Did you miss the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day in Town or are you moving before the next one? You can bring your HHW to NEDT for a fee.
  • Metech Recycling, Worcester, MA- Properly recycles electronics, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and more, including up to five Sony products for free.
  • MvP Electronics, Dudley, MA - MvP Electronics Recycling is a full-service electronics waste recycling firm, providing responsible recycling of all electronics material.

Fluorescent Bulbs

  • Home Depot, Auburn, MA - takes back compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, which contain mercury.
  • Aubuchon Hardware in Southbridge, MA - takes back compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, which contain mercury.

Household Hazardous Waste

  • New England Disposal Technologies (NEDT), Sutton, MA - Did you miss the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day in Town or are you moving before the next one? You can bring your HHW to NEDT for a fee.

Household Goods and Furniture

  • The Salvation Army - accepts clothing, shoes, furniture and more. Call 508-799-0528 to schedule a pickup.

Prescription Drugs

  • CVS Pharmacy, Southbridge, MA - Offers disposal program for unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Styrofoam

  • ReFoamIt - accepts styrofoam.

Transfer Stations

  • Day permits are available to the Auburn Transfer Station (phone: 508-721-2700) and Oxford Transfer Station (phone: 508-892-7538). Please contact each location for additional information and fees.