Barnstable Transfer Station: hours, permit and what you can bring
Hours, closings and how you get in
The hours page says the station is open Sunday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is closed on holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with Christmas Eve listed as a half day. In bad weather the station will close for high winds, heavy snow and poor road conditions, and the town points to local radio stations for notices. The page lists no separate summer schedule.
Entry is by plate. The town says the station replaced stickers with license plate recognition, and a new permit is valid within 5 minutes of acceptance. If you change vehicles, stop at the office or call 508-420-2258.
Permits, fees and who qualifies
A permit is for residential property owners or year-round tenants of a residential property in Barnstable, with proof of residency and a vehicle registration. For July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 it costs $410 for the first vehicle, $40 for a second and $100 for low income. It covers eight 30-gallon bags of trash a week and recyclables. Buy online, in the office, by mail or in the drop box.
Without a permit, a passenger vehicle pays $10 a bag or $10 a visit for recyclables only. The station takes credit cards. The pages do not describe a day pass for guests or weekly renters; call before you send one.
What it takes, what it refuses, and the Swap Shop
Free with a permit: cardboard, cans, glass, plastic containers, mixed paper, cast iron, leaves and grass, waste oil up to 5 gallons, car batteries and used clothing. Extra fees apply to tires, refrigerants, bulk metal, TVs, propane, mowers and boat trailers. The rules also say asphalt, concrete and brick are not accepted and asbestos is prohibited. Alkaline batteries can go in the trash; lithium, rechargeable and lead-acid must be recycled in the battery area.
The Swap Shop is open to the public on a volunteer basis on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. The 2026 posted dates ran May 16 to October 10, and the town's notice now reads closed for the season. Furniture and mattresses are not accepted there. Items you leave are discarded daily, so each donation needs an attendant's approval first.
Where each item goes in Barnstable
| Item | At the Transfer Station | Other route |
|---|---|---|
| Household trash bags | Permit: 8 bags a week. No permit: $10 per bag | No town curbside program found |
| Mattress, box spring | $40 clean, $55 stained, $10 crib | MassDEP ban applies |
| Furniture, glass doors | $25 each; sectional $10 per 4 ft | Habitat ReStore free pickup |
| Fridge, AC, dehumidifier | $15 each; doors off fridges | Habitat ReStore if working |
| Washer, stove, desk, white goods | $10 each, bulk metal | Habitat ReStore if working |
| TV or monitor | $20 up to 40 in; $40 for 41 in and over | Retailer |
| Tires | $6 up to 19 in; $20 for 19.5-24 in | Tire retailer |
| Paint, stains, solvents | Latex: dry it and trash it. Oil-based: not on the gate list | County HHW collection |
| Concrete, asphalt, brick | Not accepted | Contractor or private hauler |
| Clothing, textiles | Free with a permit; any condition except wet or oily | Textile bins at the station only |
Local resources in Barnstable
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Transfer station
Barnstable Transfer Station & Recycling Center
Open every day 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed on listed holidays. License-plate permit, no sticker.
45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 - Reuse
Barnstable Transfer Station Swap Shop
A volunteer-run Saturday shop from May to October; the 2026 season has closed.
45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 - Hazardous waste
Barnstable County Household Hazardous Waste program
Four Saturday collections in 2026, all past. The county says the 2027 schedule is posted in spring 2027.
Barnstable Transfer Station, 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 (collection site)
Quick answers
What are the Barnstable Transfer Station hours?
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Every day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed on the posted holidays. It can close without notice for bad weather.
Do I need a sticker for the Barnstable dump?
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No. Since May 1, 2024 the station reads license plates. Stop at the office if your plate or vehicle changes.
Can a renter or a guest use the Barnstable Transfer Station?
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Permits go to owners and year-round tenants. A person without a permit can pay per bag or per item. The pages do not mention guests; call 508-420-2258.
Does the Barnstable dump take construction debris?
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Yes, for a fee, if it came from a structure in town and the vehicle holds 5 cubic yards or less. Asphalt, concrete and brick are not accepted.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Barnstable before you go.
- Town of Barnstable: Transfer Station Hours: “Sun. - Sat. 7:30am - 3:30pm” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Barnstable Transfer Station fee schedule, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027: “First Permit $410.00 Second Permit $40.00 Low Income $100.00” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Barnstable Transfer Station: New Stickerless Permit System: “Users will no longer be issued physical Stickers for their vehicles” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Barnstable Transfer Station Rules and Regulations: “Asphalt Pavement, Concrete and Bricks are not accepted at the Transfer Station & Recycling Center” · accessed November 6, 2026
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