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Pickup truck with bagged leaves waiting at the gate of a small New England recycling center in November

What the Recycling Center accepts

The Bedford Recycling Center (BRC) takes yard trimmings, leaves and grass, brush, logs and natural Christmas trees, plus clean cardboard. Electronics are accepted by appointment only. Full-size appliances are not accepted. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM; during the last three Saturdays of November, they run 8 AM to 3 PM. It is free for residents with proof of residency or the blue sticker. The facility is restricted to residents, so contractors and landlords cannot use it.

Things the town does not take on site

The Recycling Center does not accept household trash, scrap wood or pallets, or mixed-material items. Furniture goes through the Monday appointment ($25 per piece), mattresses through UTEC ($20), and appliances through the Wednesday white goods route ($49 or $54). Hazardous products go to the Minuteman facility in Lexington, about once a month April to November with mandatory pre-registration. Latex paint is not accepted there; the town offers latex paint recycling each fall. Renovation debris such as toilets, sinks, doors, wood, pallets, brick and concrete is the owner's responsibility.

Planning a load

With only two mornings a week, a Saturday morning is the busy time. Put brush and logs in the truck bed last, so they come off first, and keep yard waste separate from other items. If your load is mostly debris, a mixed cleanout or something the BRC does not take, a hauler saves several stops. JunkRun prices by the trailer: $209 for a quarter and $319 for a half, with a $159 minimum. Weekday visits are quieter than Saturday mornings, and bringing a tarp keeps leaves from blowing out on the drive.

Before you drive to 108 Carlisle Road

  • It is a Wednesday or Saturday, between 8 AM and 1 PM (3 PM on the last three Saturdays of November).
  • You have proof of residency or the blue sticker.
  • Leaves are in paper bags or loose; brush and logs are separate.
  • Electronics are booked in advance; the BRC takes them by appointment only.
  • No full-size appliances, furniture or mattresses in the load.
  • Natural trees only, with stands and decorations removed.

Local resources in Bedford

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

Is there a fee at the Recycling Center?

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It is free for residents with proof of residency or the blue sticker.

Can I bring an old fridge?

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No. Full-size appliances are not accepted at the BRC; book the Wednesday white goods route.

Can a contractor use it?

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The BRC is for residents; contractors and landlords were not listed as eligible.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Bedford before you go.

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