Massachusetts
Northampton transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Northampton Locust Street Transfer Station (plus Glendale Road bulky/yard gates).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Northampton residents only. Vehicle permits required for entry; proof of residency required.
Hours
- Locust Street: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Glendale Gate 1 (bulky): 1st and 3rd Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; also first Monday of Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Glendale Gate 2 (yard waste): 2nd and 4th Saturday April through end of November 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: All vehicles $75 per fiscal year (effective 7/1/25 schedule). Replacement permit $75 unless original scraped sticker returned. ReCenter permit $10.00.
Where to buy: Confirm purchase process with Solid Waste Division / gatekeepers. Northampton SMART bags required for trash at Locust Street.
Notes: SMART bags: Small $0.75 (20x22, 10 lb); Medium $1.75 (24x33, 20 lb); Large $3.00 (33x39, 35 lb). Bags at local retailers.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper/cardboard, containers, scrap metal under 20 lb (rules apply), food compost, vegetable oil (limit 2 gal), motor oil/gas (under 2 gal labeled) | Included with Locust Street permit |
| Trash in Northampton SMART bags at Locust Street | Bag cost ($0.75 / $1.75 / $3.00); bags must be tied and within weight limit |
| Mattress or box spring any size including crib (Glendale Gate 1) | $70 each |
| White goods (washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher) | $20 each |
| Freon items (AC, refrigerator, freezer) | $30 (doors removed prior) |
| Example bulky (couch / dresser / kitchen chair) | $30 / $15 / $5 (volume/type; City may adjust) |
| Tires no rim / with rim | $15-$25 / $35 |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: $70 each at Glendale Gate 1.
- TVs / electronics: Confirm Locust/Glendale electronics rules with Solid Waste.
- Tires: $15-$25 no rim; $35 with rim at Gate 1.
- Appliances: White goods $20; Freon $30 at Gate 1.
- Yard waste / brush: Included with permit at Gate 2 (Apr-Nov schedule); brush max 4 ft / 6 in diameter.
- Household hazardous waste: Limited Locust fees; confirm events.
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
Limited items at Locust (antifreeze $5/gal; CFL $2; batteries; smoke detectors $12; mercury items $5). Other fluorescent bulbs to Glendale. Confirm HHW events with City.
Holiday closures
All Transfer Stations closed on holidays observed by the City of Northampton.
Other notes
- Facts from City Solid Waste Fees and Hours FY2026 PDF (effective 7/1/25).
- ReCenter open 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. April through October at Glendale per schedule.
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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.