Recycling

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The Health Department offers residents the opportunity to save the Town money and be environmentally-responsible by removing recyclable materials from the waste stream.

Two Ways to Recycle

• Curbside pick-up occurs on the same day as your normal trash pickup.
• Recycling may be disposed of at the Transfer Station by residents who have a Facilities Sticker on their car. Facility Stickers can be purchased at the Transfer Station and at the Treasurer/Collector's Office.

Items to Recycle Curbside

• Newspapers, magazines and junk mail may be combined
• Numbers 1 thru 7 plastic (look for markings on the bottom of containers) may be combined
• Metal cans
• Glass containers
• Flattened cardboard no greater than 2 feet by 4 feet square

Items to Recycle at the Transfer Station

• There is a bin to recycle metal
• Yard waste may be dropped off to be composted
• Waste oil may be recycled in a reclamation tank
• Useable household items may be donated to charity in several drop-off containers at the Transfer Station or donated at the Swap Shed during hours when it is open.

What Materials Can Be Recycled?
Marblehead recycles multiple materials, including paper, metal, plastics and glass. Please refer to the following to learn what specific products within each category can be recycled. 
    "A Guide to Recycling in Marblehead" 
    "Comingled Guidelines" - Glass, Metal and Plastic Do's and Don'ts 
    "Tear it, Recycle it" - Paper Recycling Do's and Don'ts

Blue Recycle Bins and Composters 
Both items are available at the Board of Health office. Contact Information and Directions
Please refer to the Fees page for the costs.

Paint Cans

• Latex paint is not a hazardous waste. Using a small amount of cat litter or sawdust to dry out residual wet paint, the latex paint cans can then be disposed of, two at a time, in your regular trash.
• Oil-based paint, stains, waterproofers, sealants, etc. should be disposed of at the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Large Items
Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners can be disposed of at Turner Trucking and Salvage on Commercial Street in Lynn (781-595-3741).

Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program
Marblehead's Board of Health, Harbormaster's Office and Recycling Committee have teamed up to offer residents recycling for white marine shrink wrap. Further information can be found by visiting
Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program.