Recycling Drop Off Site - 2373 S. Fish Hatchery Rd.

The City of Fitchburg operates a recycling drop off site for yard waste, scrap metal, mixed (ie: single-stream) recyclables, block polystyrene, and motor oil at the south end of the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 2373 S. Fish Hatchery Road.  

 

The facility is open during daylight hours.  The generally accepted times are 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The Recycling Drop Off Site is monitored by surveillance cameras for your convenience.  Violators dropping off unacceptable materials will be ticketed.

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Acceptable Materials & Instructions

Yard Waste:

  Place yard waste in concrete bunker as far back as possible

  Remove from bags

  Reuse or dispose of empty bags in dumpster near yard waste

  Scrap Metal:

  Remove non-metal parts

  Place in metal only dumpster

  Not all scrap metal is accepted please check before dumping

 Single Stream Recyclables:

  Place in dumpster marked recycling materials only

  Do not leave recycling materials outside of dumpster

  If dumpster appears full, check the back of the dumpster

 Motor Oil:

  Pour into tank

  Close lid after use

  Discard empty containers in dumpster labeled

        "Yard Waste Bags and Oil Containers Only"

 Oil Filters

  Place filters neatly in drum

  Close lid after use