Who is Eligible for a Free Blue Bin?  

• Cambridge residents in residential buildings with 6 units or less. We replace and recycle broken bins only.
• Non-profit businesses with 5 employees or less

If you live in a building with 6units or more, your building is eligible for large recycling "toters" on wheels. Click here.

Start with one bin and order another if necessary. Limit of 2 bins per household. Do not place paper or containers in plastic bags.

Owner-occupied households with less than 6 units are eligible for a toter for paper/cardboard. <<MORE

Place paper together in a paper bag that is on top of or beside your blue bin. Place rinsed glass, metal and plastic containers loose in the bin. Flatten and cut cardboard to 3ft X 3ft or fold, flatten and stuff in a paper bag. Do not place paper or containers in plastic bags.

Simple Recycling Flyer (with translations!)

COME PICK IT UP:
Residents in buildings with 6 units or less may pick up recycling bins during:

• Business hours: Monday 8:30am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-12 noon
• Recycling Drop-Off Center during open hours: Tuesday/Thursday 4-7:30pm & Saturday 9am-4pm

WE CAN DELIVER IT:
To request a bins delivered to your address (6 units or less) within 2 weeks, please email us with the information outlined below:

• Name
• Address
• Zip Code
• Phone Number
• How Many Bins Do You Need?
• Whether you:
  - Are a new resident...Welcome!
  - Need broken bins replaced... No problem, we'll replace them.
  - Had a bin stolen... Write your address in black marker on the new bin and bring it in by 6pm on collection day
  - Are recycling so much you need an additional bin...Great job, thank you for your efforts!

If you are a homeowner and recycle a lot of paper and cardboard, you may be eligible for a 64-gallon "toter" on wheels. Email us to find out!