Common Items
Aluminum, tin, paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass are accepted at several recycling centers in Springfield. Check the
Guide to Recycling in Springfield (PDF) for more information.
Uncommon Items
Did you know you can recycle cell phones, tires, carpet, smoke detectors, printer cartridges, styrofoam, fire extinguishers, and more at local businesses? The
Guide to Recycling in Springfield (PDF) details what items are accepted and where you can take them.
Chemicals
The
Household Chemical Collection Center, or HCCC, accepts many types of chemicals such as pesticides, household cleaners, lighter fluid, automotive products, and more.
Yardwaste
Yardwaste is accepted primarily at the
Yardwaste Recycling Center, with some yardwaste items also accepted at the Franklin and Lone Pine
recycling centers. Yardwaste includes things like:
- Garden and flowerbed vegetation
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Shrub trimmings
