New Hampshire
Keene transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Keene Recycling Center and Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Public refuse and recycling drop-off at the City of Keene Recycling Center / Transfer Station. Some free items (for example resident car tires and CFL bulbs) are limited to Keene residents. Confirm non-resident rules for paid streams with the facility.
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No vehicle sticker listed on the Recycling Center Fees & Info page. Payment is by check or punch-card disposal tickets only (cash, credit, and debit not accepted at the Recycling Center).
Where to buy: Books of 20 disposal tickets: $60 at the Recycling Center (checks or money orders only) or Keene City Hall Revenue Collections Office (other payment forms accepted there).
Notes: Do not leave recyclables in plastic bags.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash bag 33 gallon or smaller (up to 10 bags) | $3 per bag |
| Household trash bag larger than 33 gallons (up to 10 bags) | $6 per bag |
| More than 10 bags or loose refuse (weighed) | $186 per ton ($0.093/lb); $30 minimum |
| Mixed non-recyclable construction debris including furniture (weighed) | $186 per ton; no minimum |
| Mattress with innersprings | $25 each |
| Foam or futon mattress | Charged as household refuse at $186/ton |
| Box spring | $4 |
| Freon appliance (refrigerator, A/C, dehumidifier, cooler) | $15 each |
| DIY mini-split with freon | $30 |
| Electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves, etc.) | $0.45/lb; $9 minimum |
| Solar panels | $0.62/lb |
| Scrap metal (over 50% metal; fluids drained) | No charge (microwaves not allowed in scrap metal) |
| Yard trimmings (leaves, grass, pine needles) | No charge |
| Brush | $0.065/lb ($130/ton) |
| Christmas tree | $2 (lights/decorations removed) |
| Passenger car tires without rims (Keene residents; 4 per registered vehicle per year with valid Keene registration) | No charge for qualifying resident tires; otherwise see tire fee schedule |
| Passenger/light truck tire up to 17 inch off rim / on rim | $5 / $10 |
| Propane tank up to 20 lb / 30-100 lb | $2 / $20 |
| Shingles clean load | $0.0625/lb ($125/ton) |
| Recyclable construction debris (strict clean-load rules) | $160/ton ($0.08/lb) |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Innerspring mattress $25; foam/futon charged as refuse at $186/ton; box spring $4.
- TVs / electronics: Electronics $0.45/lb ($9 minimum); solar panels $0.62/lb.
- Tires: Keene residents: 4 passenger tires off rim free per registered vehicle per year. Paid schedule starts at $5 off rim / $10 on rim for up to 17 inch.
- Appliances: Freon appliances $15; mini-split $30; scrap metal appliances free if over 50% metal and drained.
- Yard waste / brush: Leaves/grass/pine needles free; brush $0.065/lb; Christmas tree $2.
- Household hazardous waste: Battery collection on site for many types; fluorescents priced; full HHW via City HHW program.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Lead-acid and rechargeable (Li-ion, NiCd, NiMH) and button batteries accepted free; alkaline batteries are trash or Staples. Fluorescent bulbs $0.20/ft; CFL $2 (Keene residents free for CFL per free list). Lithium-ion batteries illegal in trash as of July 1, 2025. Smoke detectors: manufacturer or next HHW. See City HHW Information link on fees page.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Other notes
- Free compost available (bring your own shovel).
- Compost bins: $50 Keene residents / $70 non-residents. Rain barrels $75.
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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.