Massachusetts
Landfill
Fitchburg landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Fitchburg/Westminster Sanitary Landfill and Drop-Off.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-12
Who can use it
The official Landfill page says the drop-off is open to Fitchburg residents. Residents can obtain a Residential Landfill Sticker or a Recycling Permit for access. Non-resident residential property owners can obtain a Residential Landfill Sticker only. A Recycling Permit allows recycling, scrap metal, and yard waste (no trash). A Residential Landfill Permit adds permission to bring trash and construction debris limited to the equivalent of two 33-gallon trash barrels per week. Residents need to speak to an attendant for access to all disposal sheds in the drop-off area except the Swap Shed.
Hours
- Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (yard waste only)
- Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Recycling Permit is free to residents. Landfill property-owner permit $35 per year. Non-property-owner and non-resident residential property-owner Residential Permit $50 annually. Residents who own multiple properties: $35 plus $20 per unit owned. Non-resident residential property owners who own multiple properties: $50 plus $20 per unit owned. A one-day pass is $50 per day up to a limit of 1 ton of material disposed. The sticker cost is not pro-rated regardless of the date it is obtained. All stickers expire on September 30th for an October 1st renewal.
Where to buy: Health Department, City Hall, 718 Main St., or online from the official Landfill page. All permit and drop-off disposal fees must be paid at the Health Department or online prior to disposal.
Notes: The official Landfill page still says current landfill stickers are extended at no charge until September 30, 2026. That official extension date has already passed as of November 12, 2026. The same official page says all stickers expire on September 30th for an October 1st renewal. Confirm the current sticker year with the Health Department at (978) 829-1870.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Air conditioner, dehumidifier, refrigerator, or freezer | $40, paid at the Health Department or online before disposal. |
| Car and light truck tire | $25 each |
| Truck tire | $30 |
| Console and monitor TV, or computer monitor | $30 |
| Dishwasher, stove, space heater, washer, dryer, or water heater | $25 |
| Mattress or box spring | $35 each |
Hazardous waste
The official 2026 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule includes Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Fitchburg/Westminster Landfill, 101 Fitchburg Road (Route 31 S), and Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at AKS Recycling, 15 Cobbler Dr. in Fitchburg. Official 2027 dates are Saturday, April 3, 2027, and Saturday, November 6, 2027, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, both at AKS Recycling, 15 Cobbler Dr. Registration is not required, but proof of residency is necessary at the sites. There is a 50-gallon limit of liquids and only 5 gallons of gasoline per vehicle. Latex paint is not a hazardous material on the official page and needs to be dried out before putting it with the rubbish. Landfill HHW questions: Frank Sepiol, (978) 355-6821 (office) or (413) 519-3916 (cell). AKS HHW questions: Matt Hughes, (603) 303-0721. AKS is an event location on those official dates, not a year-round resident dump published as a second page here.
Holiday closures
No dated holiday list for the Landfill drop-off appears on the fetched official Landfill page. Confirm with the Health Department at (978) 829-1870 before a holiday week.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-12 from official sources .
Other notes
- Facts from the official City of Fitchburg Landfill page and the official Household Hazardous Waste page, fetched November 12, 2026.
- The official pages title the site Fitchburg/Westminster Sanitary Landfill and Drop-Off and print the address as 101 Fitchburg Rd. (Route 31 south of Route 2), without a city or ZIP on that address line. Confirm the entrance if you are visiting for the first time.
- Fees are subject to change without prior notice. The Health Department number on the official odor-complaint line is (978) 829-1870, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall is 718 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-12. If something conflicts, trust the town.