Recycling Guide

The Town of Bedford's current recycling program is single stream recycling with separation of mixed glass hand sorted by the user. Recycling is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.

View how to get started recycling in 5-easy-steps here.

What items can be recycled at the Transfer Station?

Recyclable:

Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard
Paper Egg Cartons
Mixed Paper (Office Paper, Envelopes, File Folders. Paper Bags )
Newspaper, Magazines, Catalogs, Phone Books
Plastic (Bottles, Jugs, Tubs, and Containers)
Steel/Tin Cans & Lids
Aluminum Cans & Lids
Staples & Paper Clips
Glass (MUST BE SEPARATED)

Not Recyclable:

Waxed boxes and cartons
Receipts & Glossy Paper
Food Soiled Paper/Boxes
Snack Bags & Wrappers
Cords/Wires
Garden Hoses
Needles
Plastic Film Packaging
Paper Towels, Tissues, Napkins
*Plastic Bags
Styrofoam, bubble wrap
Straws
Paint & Aerosol Cans

*Plastic bags can be dropped in the white bins located inside the recycling building next to the recycling compactors at the Transfer Station or follow this link to find a bag drop off near you: https://bagandfilmrecycling.org/. The bin at the Transfer Station is run by the Bedford Lions Club. The Lions Club repurposes the bags and turns them into composite benches. Click here to view what types of bag can be recycled.

Recycling makes a large impact on our community and the environment. As part of the Town's effort to reduce the amount of waste thrown into the municipal solid waste stream, there are many other items (listed below) that residents can dispose of at the Transfer Station that will be recycled and/or repurposed by a variety of vendors the Town utilizes.

Auto-Related Items (Batteries, Oil, Antifreeze, and Gasoline) - Free
Books - Free
Clothing Textiles - Free
Food Waste - Free
Metal - Free
Rechargeable Batteries - Free
Used Vegetable Oil - Free
Air Conditioners - $10 each
Refrigerator (door must be removed) - $15 each
Propane Tanks - $5 each
Tires - Passenger $5 each, Commercial Truck $25 each, Off Road/Heavy Equipment $30 each
TV's and Monitors - $15 Each

Want to learn more about recycling? Check out the flyers below!