Dump and transfer station options in Winthrop, MA
Hours, pass and ID
Leaves and grass are free. Branches need a $20 branch pass (branches of 3 inches or less, one non-commercial pickup bed, 5 yards max), bought at the DPW at 100 Kennedy Drive, Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., credit card or check only. Proof of residency: resident parking sticker, license or ID with a Winthrop address. No contractors. Not accepted: root balls, stumps, potted plants, dirt, rocks, pumpkins.
Small items and hazardous waste
The DPW entryway takes cell phones, bulbs and rechargeable batteries free during office hours, and has a textile recovery bin. Hazardous waste events are held on Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon at 100 Kennedy Road (2026 dates June 6 and Aug 29, both past); the next date isn't posted. Fees: propane tank $6, oil-based paint $4 a can, rimless tires $6, motor oil free. Leaving waste in DPW lots can be fined.
Furniture, mattresses and clean-outs have no town drop-off. Use the sticker programs, Capitol Waste for mattresses, or a private pickup: quarter trailer $209, half $319, full $519.
Dumpsters need a Board of Health permit and a $5,000 surety bond for sidewalk damage; fees from the June 2023 regulations are $120 annual or $100 temporary (confirm with the town).
Winthrop drop-off hours
| Where | When | What |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Waste Transfer Station, Kennedy Dr | Fri 9-noon and 3-6; Sat 9-noon and 1-3, through Dec 5 | Leaves, grass, branches with $20 pass |
| DPW office entryway | Mon, Wed, Thu 7-4; Tue 7-5 | Cell phones, bulbs, rechargeable batteries |
| Hazardous waste event | Saturdays 9-noon; next date not posted | Oil-based paint, propane, motor oil |
Local resources in Winthrop
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
Winthrop DPW and Yard Waste Transfer Station
Accepts: Leaves and grass clippings are free for Winthrop residents
DPW office: Mon, Wed, Thu 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Tue 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (617-846-1341); cell phones, bulbs and rechargeable batteries free in the entryway. In Winthrop itself.
100 Kennedy Dr, Winthrop, MA 02152
Quick answers
Is the Winthrop station open to non-residents?
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No; residents only, with proof of address.
When does it close for the year?
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Dec 5, 2026.
Does it take furniture?
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No.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Winthrop before you go.
- Town of Winthrop: Yard Waste Transfer Station: “Disposal of leaves and grass clippings for Winthrop residents is free of charge” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Winthrop: Hazardous waste, sharps and electronics: “Hazardous Household Collection Events are held on Saturdays from 9 am-12 pm” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Winthrop: Dumpster regulations (June 2023 PDF): “must obtain a surety bond for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Winthrop: Trash and recycling: “100 Kennedy Drive” · accessed October 31, 2026