Founded in 1991, the Unity Area Regional Recycling Center is a non-profit recycling organization formed to divert recyclable material from the solid waste stream, and owned by eight member towns. These towns are Dixmont, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Montville, Thorndike, Troy, and Unity.

The UARRC sorts, processes, and ships to market the recycled product produced by these towns to divert recyclable material from the waste stream and divert the cost of waste removal from our service area.

Our goal is to reduce the amount of trash entering the solid waste stream. We accept all Universal Hazardous Waste (electronics, batteries, smoke detectors, mercury-containing devices, just to name a few). 

The UARRC is open to residents of our member towns at no additional cost. Non-residents may purchase a yearly pass to participate in recycling at the UARRC for $30.

The Center welcomes volunteers. We ask for a minimum of 2 hours per commitment. Volunteers should be in reasonably fit shape, able to lift potentially heavy items, and work safely and efficiently in a semi-industrial setting. Volunteers are expected to dress appropriately for the weather, with solid footwear. Personal safety equipment, such as work gloves and eye/ear protection, are provided by the Center.