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Dump and transfer station near me: hours and rules by town

Checked on October 27, 2026 · from each town's own pages · by JUNKRUN, Melrose MA

Home base

Place
Melrose City Yard (DPW Operations Facility), 72 Tremont Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Hours listed
Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (April-December only)
Who can use it
Residents only. City Yard sticker required since July 1, 2026 (free). Register at the Administration Office with proof of residency and vehicle registration, or fill in the online form first

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Stevens Street Recycling Center, 47 Stevens Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Hours listed
Apr 1 - Nov 30, 2026, weather permitting: Mon 8 a.m.-noon (yard waste, white goods, metal); Wed 3:30-6 p.m. (yard waste only; Nov 3:30-5 p.m.); Sat 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Nov 11. No December hours posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Recycling sticker required per vehicle, from the DPW office (16 Pine Street), Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., with license and Stoneham vehicle registration. Metals ($10) and white goods/electronics ($20) also need a permit.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Nahant Street Yard Waste Site ("the Pit"), Nahant Street, Wakefield, MA
Hours listed
Open April-December, weather permitting. Regular days and hours not posted online; Fri Nov 27 bonus day 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call DPW 781-246-6301 ext 4120
Who can use it
Not stated. $25 annual permit for yard waste; none for scrap metal or cardboard

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Malden DPW Yard, 356 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148
Hours listed
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (office hours); yard waste drop-off Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Page carries an alert about a temporary weekday closure (no dates); call 781-397-7160
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
DPW Recycling Drop-Off and City Recycling Compactor, 21 James St, Medford, MA
Hours listed
Drop-off: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Compactor: seven days, dusk to dawn
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Lynnfield DPW Yard, 55 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Hours listed
DPW office: Mon-Thu 8 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-1 pm. Yard waste center: Wed and Sat 7:30 am-3 pm (the 2026 town calendar also lists Mon, and Sun in November), open through Nov 29.
Who can use it
Not stated. Annual yard waste sticker

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Inner north + Mystic Valley

Place
Somerville DPW Yard, 1 Franey Road, Somerville, MA 02145
Hours listed
DPW yard: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (DPW office 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). No winter hours are posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of residency

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Everett's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Arlington Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, MA 02476
Hours listed
By appointment only: weekdays (dates added a week or two ahead) plus one weekend day a month (fall weekend registrations from Oct 17). Arlington residents only.
Who can use it
Residents only. No permit; appointment required

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Belmont's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Cambridge Recycling Center (DPW yard), 147 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (back right corner of the Public Works yard)
Hours listed
Tue 4 to 7:30 p.m., Thu 4 to 7:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The page lists no winter hours; call DPW at 617-349-4800.
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Chelsea City Yard (DPW), 380 Beacham Street, Chelsea, MA 02150
Hours listed
Yard waste drop-off Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., most Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon (see yard waste).
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

North Shore

Place
Lynn DPW, 250 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA 01905
Hours listed
Drop-off Mon to Thu 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m. to noon (2026-27 calendar); the DPW web page lists Friday until 11:30 a.m. Office Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No winter hours posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Driver's license required as proof of residency

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Revere DPW Yard, 319 Charger Street, Revere, MA 02151
Hours listed
Last Saturday of each month, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Saugus C.H.a.R.M. Center (Center for Household items, Reuse & Materials), 515 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906 (behind the DPW)
Hours listed
Wed and Sat 8:00am-2:00pm, mid-April to early December (2026: open Apr 18, closed for season Dec 12, winter dates Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21; closed Jul 4)
Who can use it
Residents only. Seasonal sticker ($25) only for yard waste/brush and hard plastic

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Peabody Recycling Center (Public Services), 50 Farm Avenue, Peabody, MA 01960
Hours listed
Public Services hours per Sept 2026 city release: Mon-Thu 7:00am-3:00pm, Fri 7:00am-11:30am. The recycling center flyer lists Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm and the regulations sheet adds the last Saturday of each month 7:00am-11:30am; call 978-536-0600 to confirm.
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of residency required (e.g. driver's license). Stickers for mattresses, appliances and TVs.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Danvers Transfer Station, 1 East Coast Rd, Danvers, MA 01923 (Covanta scale house)
Hours listed
Mon-Sat 7am-4pm (enter by 3:45pm); closed Sunday
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of residency required; yard waste needs a $15 annual sticker

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Middleton Transfer Station, Natsue Way, Middleton, MA 01949 (off River Street)
Hours listed
Wed, Sat, Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who can use it
Residents only. Sticker only for owners of vehicles registered in Middleton; must be permanently attached to the front window, lower left corner

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station, 20 Carleton Drive, Georgetown, MA 01833
Hours listed
Mon-Thu 7:30am-3:00pm; Fri-Sun 7:30am-12:00pm (per town yard-waste page, subject to change)
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Winthrop DPW and Yard Waste Transfer Station, 100 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152
Hours listed
DPW office Mon, Wed, Thu 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tue 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yard waste station hours are separate (see yard waste).
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of Winthrop residency (parking sticker, license or ID) for the yard waste station

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Salem Transfer Station (yard waste and cardboard only), 12 Swampscott Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Hours listed
Saturdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., mid-April to mid-December (2026 season opened April 18)
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Standley Street Compost Site, 16 Standley St, Beverly, MA 01915
Hours listed
Mon, Thu, Sat 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., March 21-December 23, unless heavy snow; off-season hours posted in December
Who can use it
Residents only. No sticker; proof of Beverly residency

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace, Marblehead, MA 01945
Hours listed
Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., closed 12 to 1 p.m.; closed on listed holidays
Who can use it
Residents only. Facility sticker: $100 primary, $40 additional vehicle, 2026; expires Dec 31, 2026; online only

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
DPW Yard (monthly drop-off events), 200 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
Hours listed
Last Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon (metal, Styrofoam, cardboard); the town lists metal March through December
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

93 + 128 corridor

Place
Reading DPW Facility (garage), 75 Newcrossing Rd, Reading, MA
Hours listed
Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
North Reading DPW Facility (yard waste and waste oil only), 166 Chestnut Street, North Reading, MA
Hours listed
Apr 1-Nov 1: Sat 8 AM-4 PM. Nov 1-30: Sat 8 AM-4 PM and Sun noon-4 PM. Dec-Mar: not listed. Waste oil last Sat of month Apr-Nov, 8 AM-noon.
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Winchester Transfer Station / Recycling Center, 15 McKay Ave., Rear, Winchester, MA 01890
Hours listed
Tue 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed 8-3; Thu 12 noon-7; Fri 8-3; Sat 8-4; closed Sun and Mon. No separate winter hours or holiday closures listed; call 781-721-7178.
Who can use it
Residents only. Resident permit required (first permit $330 per town page; second $30; one-day $50)

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Woburn's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Burlington's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Wilmington Yard Waste Center, Old Main Street, Wilmington
Hours listed
Selected Wednesdays and Saturdays only (yard waste only)
Who can use it
Residents only. $15 punch card from the Collector's Office, Town Hall

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Lexington Composting and Recycling Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
Hours listed
Summer Jul 1-Sep 6 not re-read. Fall Sept 7-Dec 6: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4 PM; Sun 8 AM-4 PM; Sat closed (except special days). Closed legal holidays; half day Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve. Winter (after Dec 6) not listed; weather line 781-274-8300 option 1.
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Bedford Recycling Center (BRC), 108 Carlisle Road, Bedford, MA
Hours listed
Wednesdays and Saturdays, year-round, 8AM-1PM (the last three Saturdays in November run 8AM-3PM)
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of residency or free blue resident sticker (from the DPW, 314 Great Rd). No commercial vehicles or contractors.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Lowell + Merrimack Valley

Tewksbury's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Billerica's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Chelmsford's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Lowell DPW recycling drop-off, 1365 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA
Hours listed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
DPW Dillon Center (yard waste and cardboard drop-off; not a general transfer station), 833 Hildreth Street, Dracut, MA 01826
Hours listed
Mon-Fri 7:30-10:45 AM and 11:45 AM-3:00 PM (yard waste site; call (978) 957-0411 to confirm)
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Recycling Center at the DPW, 89 Kendall Rd, Tyngsborough, MA
Hours listed
Not published
Who can use it
Not stated

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Westford's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Andover's pages that we read list no town dump or drop-off yard. Bulky items go out through the town's curbside program or a private hauler.

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Boston + neighborhoods

Place
Boston Zero Waste Day (event site), 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Hours listed
Event days only: arrive no earlier than 8:30 a.m., nothing accepted after noon. Next: Saturday, November 21, 2026 (moved from September 26).
Who can use it
Residents only. Photo ID, utility bill or lease showing Boston residency; no businesses

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

West of Boston

Place
Brookline Transfer Station (Household Hazardous Waste facility), 815 Newton Street, Brookline, MA
Hours listed
Hazardous waste drop-off every other Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May through October (2026 season ends Oct 27). General transfer station hours were not found.
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of Brookline residency

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Newton Resource Recovery Center, 115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
Hours listed
Summer hours (June 1 - Sept 27): Tue-Fri 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon, holidays and sometimes after heavy rain. Fall and winter hours are not posted on the city page; call 617-796-1000.
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of Newton residency on request; proof of fee payment for fee items

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Watertown Recycle Center, 76 Stanley Ave, Watertown, MA (enter through Green River Way, one way in)
Hours listed
Tue, Fri, Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m., year round
Who can use it
Residents only. Watertown ID required

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Waltham Recycling Department (165 Lexington St), resident-only cardboard dumpster, 165 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
Hours listed
Recycling office Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (dumpster access hours not stated)
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read October 29, 2026.

Place
Natick Recycling Center, Route 27 and West Street, Natick, MA 01760
Hours listed
Thu-Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed Mon-Wed. No separate winter hours posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. No sticker listed; Natick residents. Rental, company or borrowed trucks need a one-time DPW permission slip for yard waste.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Framingham Recycling Drop-Off Center, 255 Mt. Wayte Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
Hours listed
Thu 8-3 (recycling only), Fri 8-3, Sat 8-3, Sun 11-3; closed on holidays; cash or check only
Who can use it
Residents only. $20 per year residential permit sticker (proof of Framingham residency: current vehicle registration or insurance showing a Framingham address)

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

South of Boston

Place
Quincy DPW Yard, 55 Sea St, Quincy, MA 02169 (rear yard, entered from the Sea St lot next to the Police Station)
Hours listed
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. year-round, weather permitting; Sat 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (April 4 through December 5, 2026)
Who can use it
Residents only. Valid MA driver's license (Quincy address per the Recycling page); commercial-plated vehicles need written approval from the Commissioner's Office

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Milton Recycling Center, 629 Randolph Ave., Milton, MA 02186 (DPW yard)
Hours listed
First Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to 12 noon (2026-27: Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5). If the first Saturday is a federal holiday it opens the following Saturday.
Who can use it
Not stated. None stated; pay with Pay-As-You-Throw stickers

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Braintree Recycle Center (Drop-Off Center), 257 Ivory Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Hours listed
Friday and Saturday only, 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, closed on all holidays (since July 6, 2026)
Who can use it
Residents only. $25 trash sticker on front windshield; recycling with sticker or proof of residency

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Weymouth DPW drop-off, 120 Winter Street, Weymouth, MA 02188
Hours listed
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3 pm
Who can use it
Residents only

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Dedham DPW yard, third-Saturday drop-off (no transfer station), 55 River Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Hours listed
Third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon (Nov 21 and Dec 19, 2026). Dates can change for weather.
Who can use it
Residents only. Proof of residency; free for residents

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Needham Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS), 1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Hours listed
Tue-Thu 7am-4pm; Fri 7am-12noon; Sat 7am-4pm; closed Sun and Mon. Leaf Sundays in November 10am-4pm (leaves only). Closed Nov 11, Thanksgiving, Dec 25, Jan 1; Dec 24 7am-noon.
Who can use it
Residents only. Free resident RTS sticker (one per vehicle) from the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility (RDF), 169 Great Plain Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02482
Hours listed
Mon-Wed 7 a.m.-noon; Thu-Sat 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April to November, closed Sundays December to March. Commercial Mon-Sat 7:30-11:30 a.m. Closed Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day and other holidays.
Who can use it
Residents only. RDF sticker for the vehicle (apply online); registered to the resident's primary residence; waiver permits available

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Plymouth + Cape Cod

Place
Manomet Transfer Station, 350 Beaver Dam Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
Hours listed
8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Sun, Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat; closed every Wednesday and Thursday; gate begins closing at 3:45 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Independence Day, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day; noon close Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Who can use it
Residents only. Vehicle permit required, tracked by license plate. FY27 (7/1/26-6/30/27): full year $190, second vehicle $20, trailer $15, recycle only $60, one month $30, four months $85. Property owners and year-round tenants. $100 fine without a permit.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Bourne ISWM Residential Recycling Center, 201 MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne, MA 02532
Hours listed
Off-season (Sept 15, 2026 to Memorial Day weekend 2027): Wed-Sat 7 am-3 pm; closed Tuesdays and legal holidays. Summer: seven days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day per the 2026 flyer, exact dates to be posted. The flyer's Labor Day to Memorial Day hours (Wed-Mon) differ from the web page.
Who can use it
Residents only. 2026 sticker $30 first, $15 second; seniors 60+ $20 and $10; replacement $10; two per household. Proof: license, registration, plus tax bill, lease or deed. Falmouth, Mashpee and Sandwich residents use the scale.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Sandwich Transfer Station, 490 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563
Hours listed
Wednesday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday-Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Monday-Tuesday, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. No separate seasonal schedule is posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Annual permit tied to a vehicle registration with a Sandwich address ($105 first vehicle, $30 second or third) or a $10 one-trip pass for household trash in town bags and everyday recycling only.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Falmouth Waste Management Facility, 458 Thomas B. Landers Road, Falmouth, MA 02540
Hours listed
Tuesday to Saturday 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day on the town page (the December 2025 guide also lists July 4).
Who can use it
Residents only. Annual combined sticker $40 (cars, vans, pickups to 3/4 ton), $140 one-ton truck, $10 swap shop only, $10 single trip for the lower level. Sold online (falmouthstickers.townhall247.com) or at the Town Clerk, not at the facility. Valid one year from January 1.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Mashpee Transfer Station, 380 Asher's Path, Mashpee, MA 02649
Hours listed
Wed-Sun 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Mon and Tue year-round and on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; closed if a state of emergency is declared.
Who can use it
Residents only. Sticker or pass required; permits sold to residents and residential property owners only; visitors may buy a $25 single-trip pass.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Barnstable Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
Hours listed
Every day 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed on posted holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day; Christmas Eve a half day). May close for bad weather. No separate summer hours posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Residential permit for owners and year-round tenants; non-permit holders pay per bag or per item. Guests and weekly renters are not described.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Yarmouth Residential Disposal and Recycling Center, 606 Forest Road, South Yarmouth, MA
Hours listed
7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Who can use it
Residents only. Disposal sticker, coupon book or $15 pay-per-trip; non-resident non-commercial sticker $250

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Dennis Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 100 Theophilus F. Smith Road, South Dennis, MA 02660
Hours listed
Wednesday to Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday, legal holidays, Easter and the day after Thanksgiving. No separate seasonal hours are posted.
Who can use it
Not stated. Pass $210 (2026/2027), plate-reader; visitors pay $15 per first 33-gallon bag, $6 each more

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Harwich Transfer Station, 209 Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA 02645
Hours listed
Daily 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. No separate summer or winter hours are posted.
Who can use it
Not stated. Resident sticker $200, non-resident sticker $275, or $10 per trip without a sticker (fee schedule). Rental-guest rules are not posted; call 508-430-7558.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Brewster Recycling Center, 201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631
Hours listed
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Tuesday, Wednesday and holidays. Swap Shop Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving week 2026: open Mon 11/23 to Wed 11/25, closed Thu 11/26 and Fri 11/27, open Sat 11/28.
Who can use it
Residents only. Resident permit $50 first vehicle, $15 each additional, valid July 1 to June 30; $10 day pass at the gate house; no permit sales at the gate.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Chatham Transfer Station and Recycling Center, 97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633
Hours listed
Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Wednesdays until further notice; closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Who can use it
Not stated. Resident sticker $150 (first vehicle), $25 each additional, $35 recycle-only; visitors and summer renters pay by the bag and may not use the Gift Shop.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Orleans Transfer Station, 56 Lots Hollow Road, Orleans, MA 02653
Hours listed
Friday-Tuesday 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; closed Wednesday and Thursday. No separate seasonal hours posted.
Who can use it
Residents only. Vehicle sticker required: resident $195 first vehicle (2026); seasonal renter sticker $195; recycling-only $50.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Eastham Transfer Station, 255 Old Orchard Road, Eastham, MA 02642
Hours listed
Saturday-Wednesday 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; closed Thursday; Fridays open July 3-September 11 in 2026 only; closed Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Easter Sunday, Patriots' Day. Closed Wednesday Nov 11, 2026; reopens Saturday Nov 14.
Who can use it
Not stated. Annual sticker or $10 per visit. The Board of Health regulation lets residents, non-resident taxpayers, businesses and other persons visiting the Town use the station; sticker proof is a vehicle registration plus an address on a tax bill, lease or seasonal rental agreement. Waste is limited to waste generated in Eastham.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Wellfleet Transfer Station / Recycling Center, 370 Coles Neck Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Hours listed
Winter (after Labor Day to Memorial Day): Friday-Tuesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday; recycling closes 3:30. Summer: seven days. Closed on listed holidays.
Who can use it
Residents only. Resident vehicle sticker $25 first vehicle ($10 second, $35 third as printed); valid July 1-June 30; $15 in the last four months of the fiscal year

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Truro Transfer Station, 115 Route 6, Truro, MA 02666
Hours listed
Through June 9, 2026: Friday through Tuesday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday. June 10 to September 10, 2026: daily 7:30-3:30. No hours posted after September 10, 2026. Swap shop Sat-Mon 8-2:30.
Who can use it
Residents only. Owners and occupants of Truro residential property; weekly and monthly seasonal permits for occupants with a lease or written permission

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

Place
Provincetown Transfer Station and Swap Shop, 90 Race Point Road, Provincetown, MA 02657
Hours listed
October to April Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; May to October Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holidays: page says closed except Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and the day after Thanksgiving, and also lists holiday hours of 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Swap Shop Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.
Who can use it
Residents only. Sticker required; regulation limits residential waste to what is generated in Provincetown.

Town facts read November 6, 2026.

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Some towns take furniture at a transfer station with a sticker or fee, some pick up one bulky item a week at the curb, and some have neither. Find your town below. JUNKRUN takes a couch for a flat $139.

Where can I dump a mattress?

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Massachusetts bans mattresses from the trash, so they go to a recycler or a town program, often for a fee. JUNKRUN takes a mattress for $89–$129, recycling fee included.

Can I use the dump in a town I do not live in?

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Almost never. The towns below limit use to residents, and some turn away loads that look commercial. A private hauler or a licensed disposal site is the other route.

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