Services are restricted to residents of Quincy only.
Please call for curbside collection schedule
www.quincyma.gov/Government/PWD/Recycle.cfm(617) 376-1953
Quincy, MA 02169
Convert one of your existing 32-gallon trash containers into a Single Stream Recycling container by simply applying a City supplied recycling sticker. You can still use your current recycling bin if you choose.
Free Single Stream Recycle Stickers are available at the City Hall Information Desk, 1305 Hancock St., the DPW, 55 Sea Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Curry Hardware, 370 Copeland St. and Danny's Hardware, 53 Billings Rd.
All recycling is also accepted at our drop-off center M-F 7:30 AM to 3 PM weather permitting and on Saturdays from mid-April through mid-Decmber from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Proof of residency required.
Please call or visit website for additional information.
| Material | Residential | Business | Note |
| #1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | both |
none |
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| #1 Plastic Clamshells | both |
none |
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| #1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | both |
none |
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| #1 Plastic Trays | both |
none |
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| #1 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Caps | both |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Clamshells | both |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | both |
none |
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| #2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | both |
none |
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| #2 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #3 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #3 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #4 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #4 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #5 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #5 Plastic Caps | both |
none |
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| #5 Plastic Clamshells | both |
none |
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| #5 Plastic Cups | both |
none |
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| #5 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #6 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #6 Plastic Cups | both |
none |
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| #6 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| #7 Plastic Bottles | both |
none |
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| #7 Rigid Plastics | both |
none |
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| Aerosol Cans - Empty | both |
none |
Empty aerosol cans which did not contain hazardous materials. |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | both |
none |
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| Aluminum Foil | both |
none |
Please only clean foil. |
| Aluminum Food Cans | both |
none |
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| Aluminum Lids | both |
none |
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| Blue Glass Beverage Containers | both |
none |
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| Blue Glass Containers | both |
none |
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| Blueprints | both |
none |
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| Booklets | both |
none |
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| Brochures | both |
none |
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| Brown Glass Beverage Containers | both |
none |
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| Brown Glass Containers | both |
none |
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| Cardstock | both |
none |
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| Catalogs | both |
none |
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| Chipboard | both |
none |
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| Clear Glass Beverage Containers | both |
none |
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| Clear Glass Containers | both |
none |
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| Construction Paper | both |
none |
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| Corrugated Cardboard | both |
none |
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| Envelopes | both |
none |
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| Gift Boxes | both |
none |
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| Glassine | both |
none |
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| Green Glass Beverage Containers | both |
none |
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| Green Glass Containers | both |
none |
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| Greeting Cards | both |
none |
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| Kraft Paper | both |
none |
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| Magazines | both |
none |
|
both |
none |
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| Manila Folders | both |
none |
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| Metal Paint Cans | both |
none |
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| Milk and Juice Cartons | both |
none |
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| Mixed Paper | both |
none |
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| Motor Oil Containers | both |
none |
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| Newspaper | both |
none |
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| Newspaper Inserts | both |
none |
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| Office Paper | both |
none |
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| Paper Bags | both |
none |
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| Paper Egg Cartons | both |
none |
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| Paper Labels | both |
none |
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| Paper Sleeves | both |
none |
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| Paper Tubes | both |
none |
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| Paperback Books | both |
none |
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| Paperboard | both |
none |
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| Pesticide Containers | both |
none |
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| Phone Books | both |
none |
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| Shredded Paper | both |
none |
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| Steel Cans | both |
none |
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| Steel Lids | both |
none |
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| Window Envelopes | both |
none |
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