Massachusetts
Hingham transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Hingham Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Hingham residents only (plus certain small businesses with proper permits). Stickers and permits are issued only at the Department of Public Works office with residency proof.
Hours
- Thursday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Monday through Wednesday and on listed holidays
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: One residential sticker per household per year: no charge (must renew annually). Additional residential sticker: $25 per year. Part-time resident sticker: $25 per year. Replacement (if old sticker not returned): $25. Non-resident stickers: $500 per year (fee schedule effective 11/1/26).
Where to buy: Online sticker application (upload license and registration) or in person at DPW, 25 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham. Stickers are issued / picked up after DPW review; some addresses must apply in person (list on Transfer Station Stickers page).
Notes: Green circle residential stickers expire in 2026 by last digit of license plate; black circle stickers expire in 2027. Stickers are nontransferable and must not be taped or altered.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Appliances (large) | $25 each (residential rates; fee schedule effective 11/1/26) |
| Mattress or box spring | $75 each |
| Automobile tire | $10 each |
| Truck tire or automobile tire with rim | $15 each |
| Freon units (commercial permit schedule) | $25 each |
| Propane tanks (commercial permit schedule) | $5 each |
| Brush / tree / limbs / grass / leaves (commercial vehicle schedule) | $500 per ton; $30 minimum |
| Building debris (commercial vehicle schedule) | $500 per ton; $25 minimum |
| Commercial vehicle permit (residential property work) | $200 per year |
| Commercial vehicle permit (out of town) | $500 per year |
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 $75 each (fee schedule effective 11/1/26).
- Tires: Automobile tire $10; truck tire or auto tire with rim $15.
- Appliances: Large appliances $25 each. Freon units listed at $25 on the commercial permit fee table; confirm residential freon handling at the gate.
- Yard waste / brush: Brush/tree/limbs/grass/leaves on commercial vehicle schedule: $500/ton ($30 min). Confirm resident brush rules with DPW.
- Household hazardous waste: Confirm HHW events with Hingham DPW; recycling contamination can reject whole loads.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · AC / dehumidifier · TVs / electronics · Furniture · Appliances · Paint · Propane · HHW · Car batteries · Motor oil · Scrap metal · Yard waste · Construction debris · All guides
Hazardous waste
Recycling is mandatory. Confirm household hazardous waste collection options with Hingham DPW; do not place unacceptable items in recycling containers.
Holiday closures
Closed Thursday Nov 26, 2026; Friday Dec 25, 2026; Friday Jan 1, 2027; Sunday Apr 18, 2027; Saturday Jun 19, 2027; Sunday Jul 4, 2027; Thursday Nov 11, 2027; Thursday Nov 25, 2027.
Other notes
- Fee schedule page title: Fee Schedule (Effective 11/1/26).
- Household rubbish uses compactors; bulky items (furniture, rugs, small demolition) use separate open-top trailers.
- DPW office hours differ from Transfer Station hours (Mon/Fri 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Tue-Thu 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).
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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.