Massachusetts
Barnstable transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Barnstable Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Barnstable residents with a valid transfer station permit (license-plate recognition; no physical sticker since May 1, 2024). Proof of residency and valid vehicle registration required. Limit two permits per household; permits are non-transferable.
Hours
- Seven days a week: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Closed all holidays listed on the town hours page
- May close for high winds, heavy snow, or poor road conditions
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027: first permit $410 (includes up to eight 30-gallon bags of household trash per week plus basic recyclables); second permit $40; low-income $100. Without a permit: $10 per bag (passenger vehicle) including basic recyclables, or $10 per visit for basic recyclables only.
Where to buy: Online at https://barnstablestickers.townhall247.com/ or by mail-in application via DPW Solid Waste. Plate changes: call or visit the Transfer Station office (508-420-2258). Permit becomes valid within about 5 minutes once accepted.
Notes: Credit cards accepted (Amex, Discover, Mastercard, Visa). All household trash must be bagged. Stop at the gate attendant.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash with permit | Up to eight 30-gallon bags per week included |
| Construction and demolition | $285 per ton (minimum $15 passenger / $30 full-size pickup or trailer) |
| Mixed C&D | $385 per ton |
| Mattress or box spring (recyclable) | $40 |
| Mattress or box spring (dirty/stained/not recyclable) | $55 |
| Crib mattress | $10 |
| Couch / furniture | $25 |
| Tire under 19 inch | $6 |
| Tire 19.5 to 24 inch | $20 |
| Freon appliance (doors removed from fridges/freezers) | $15 |
| Bulk metal appliances / white goods | $10 |
| Propane tank 20 lb | $5 |
| TV under 40 inch | $20 |
| TV over 41 inch | $40 |
| Basic recyclables with permit | Free |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattress or box spring (recyclable): $40 Mattress or box spring (dirty/stained/not recyclable): $55 Crib mattress: $10
- TVs / electronics: TV under 40 inch: $20 TV over 41 inch: $40
- Tires: Tire under 19 inch: $6 Tire 19.5 to 24 inch: $20
- Appliances: Freon appliance (doors removed from fridges/freezers): $15 Bulk metal appliances / white goods: $10 Propane tank 20 lb: $5
- Household hazardous waste: Household hazardous waste is handled at scheduled Swap Shop-adjacent HHW collection dates published with Swap Shop closures. Confirm current HHW event details with Solid Waste at 508-420-2258.
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Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is handled at scheduled Swap Shop-adjacent HHW collection dates published with Swap Shop closures. Confirm current HHW event details with Solid Waste at 508-420-2258.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (half day), and Christmas Day.
Other notes
- Swap Shop runs selected Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. weather permitting (2026 dates listed on DPW Solid Waste page).
- FY 2027 proposed fee changes PDF may alter future rates; current live DPW page lists the July 2026 to June 2027 schedule used here.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.