Massachusetts
Transfer station
Methuen transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Methuen Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-12
Who can use it
Open to Methuen residents for drop-off of recyclables and yard waste, per the official Transfer Station page. A vehicle sticker is required for access and can be purchased at the Transfer Station scale house entrance. Individuals who own residential property in Methuen but do not live in Methuen must purchase a permit sticker and provide two documents confirming ownership. The official page also says the Transfer Station will accept residential construction debris from Methuen residents, and that commercial construction debris will be accepted as well but contractors must show proof that the material is from the City of Methuen and be Methuen residents as well.
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday closed
- Fluorescent-bulb drop-off and television drop-off are every Wednesday and Saturday only.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Non-commercial vehicles $20 per year; pickup trucks, vans, etc. $50 per year; commercial vehicles $125 per year. Senior citizens, 62 and over, no sticker required, I.D. only.
Where to buy: Transfer Station scale house entrance.
Notes: Credits cards and debit cards preferred (official wording: "Credits Cards/Debit Cards Preferred"). Checks payable to City of Methuen. No cash accepted.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential trash | Minimum fee $12.00, and cost is determined by weight thereafter. |
| Bulk items for Methuen senior citizens with proper identification and residency | Four bulk items yearly total are allowed for curbside pickup or drop-off at the Transfer Station, free of charge. |
Hazardous waste
Fluorescent bulbs may be dropped off every Wednesday and Saturday only. Official typo on propane tanks: "201b propane tanks can be brought to the Transfer Station during regular business hours, no hourly restrictions apply." Mattresses and box springs are accepted in the designated recycling container on site.
Holiday closures
No dated holiday list for the Transfer Station appears on the fetched official Transfer Station page. Confirm with the Transfer Station at (978) 983-8892 before a holiday week.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-12 from official sources .
Other notes
- Facts from the official City of Methuen Transfer Station page, fetched November 12, 2026. The official heading for the hours block is "Transfer Station Extended Hours."
- Recyclables on the official notice include paper, cardboard, bottles, jugs, cans, and glass. Leaves and grass clippings are accepted in paper bags, not plastic or cardboard boxes. Brush does not need to be bundled at the Transfer Station; the Transfer Station accepts all lengths, with diameter limited to 4 inches.
- Effective October 2022, Methuen no longer collects mattresses and box springs with regular trash; residents may drop them at the Transfer Station or schedule curbside pickup with hauler E.L. Harvey or with Methuen DPW.
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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.