Open Monday-Saturday from 7:15am-2:30pm*
Closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Located at 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
*Weather Related Closing May Occur Unexpectedly:Please call customer service at 617-796-1000 when temperatures exceed 90 degrees or if there has been a heavy snow or rain storm. Rain and thunderstorms often cause flooding at the Resource Recovery Center.
City of
Newton residents ONLY - for material generated from Newton residences, no commercial
materials or commercial vehicles. The general public is allowed access to the Goodwill and Cradle to Crayons donation areas.
Proof
of Newton residency required upon request.
The Latex Paint Exchange Program is held seasonally at the Resource Recovery Center from May-October.
Accepted: Usable, latex paint. Cans must be less than 3 years old and more than half full.
Limit: Six 1-gallon cans per household per year
Not Accepted: Cans of latex paint that are less than half full, have been frozen at any time, or are otherwise unusable must be dried up and disposed of safely with your trash. We encourage you to use newspaper or kitty litter to aid in drying. There are also hardening products available at hardware stores.
NO oil based paints/stains.These are accepted only during household hazardous waste events.