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Dover Recycling Center
You will find Dover Recycling Center in Dover, NH. It is a transfer station in Strafford County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 20 other drop-off sites in Strafford County.
| Address | 265 Mast Road, Dover, NH 03820 Directions |
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| County | Strafford County, NH |
| Phone | (603) 516-6450 |
| Website | dover.nh.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Extra Sunday hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ran through December 7, 2025. The construction debris scale closes 15 minutes before closing. |
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| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, recycling, batteries, motor oil |
| Not accepted | plastic bags, tempered glass |
| Payment | check, card |
| Operator | City of Dover |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dover.nh.gov, dover.nh.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Strafford County
- Rochester Turnkey HHW day for residents of Barrington, Farmington, Milton, Middleton, New Durham, Northwood, Rochester, Somersworth, Strafford and Wakefield was held May 16, 2026; the 2027 date is not yet posted. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: 1st and 3rd Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Bulky waste coupon, single item: $15Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Newington Transfer Station Transfer station
- Tradebe Treatment and Recycling Northeast, LLC Transfer station
- Northwood Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Bulky waste coupon, single item: $15Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:45 pm Couch: $20 to $25Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Strafford County
All 21 drop-off sites in Strafford County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dover Recycling Center?
265 Mast Road, Dover, NH 03820. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Dover Recycling Center?
Dover Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: plastic bags and tempered glass.
Is Dover Recycling Center open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off.
How much does it cost to dump at Dover Recycling Center?
Construction/demolition debris (residents): $0.10 per pound, $5 minimum per load; Monitor: $10; Printer, scanner, laptop: $5; TV 36 inches and under: $10. Call for current prices; tire fees not listed. Credit card payments carry a processing fee.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Dover Recycling Center open?
Tue, Thu, Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Extra Sunday hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ran through December 7, 2025. The construction debris scale closes 15 minutes before closing..
What other transfer stations are near Dover Recycling Center?
Madbury Transfer Station in Madbury (1.2 mi), Raymond A. Laroche Sr. Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Durham (3.4 mi) and Newington Transfer Station in South Eliot (5.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Dover?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Raymond A. Laroche Sr. Transfer Station and Recycling Center, about 3.4 miles away.
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