New Hampshire
Manchester transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Manchester Drop Off Facility.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Manchester residents, Manchester businesses/non-profits, and outside contractors disposing of waste generated in Manchester, with an annual facility permit. Only one residential permit per household. Proof of Manchester residency or Manchester business/waste generation required.
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (scale closes 2:45 p.m.; no entries after)
- First and third Saturdays of the month (residents only): 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (scale closes 12:45 p.m.)
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Annual permit: $5 (valid one year from issue date). Sold at the facility only; may be purchased when paying disposal fees.
Where to buy: Manchester Drop Off Facility scale / office at 500 Dunbarton Road. Residents: current Manchester driver's license, or photo ID plus recent utility bill / tax statement / lease. Businesses: Manchester business license or equivalent proof.
Notes: Automated dump bodies may not be used except for yard waste. Card, cash, or check accepted; credit cards may include a processing fee (fee PDF).
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual permit | $5 |
| Bulk items non-metal (furniture, rugs, etc.) - Drop Off Fees PDF (updated July 2026) | Residents: no charge for first five items each year, then $0.10/lb. Commercial: $0.12/lb. |
| Bulk items free count - City Bulky Items web page (conflicts with PDF) | Separately states Manchester residents may bring up to ten (10) bulky items each year at no charge with a current $5 facility permit. Conflicting official figures (PDF: first 5 free; web: up to 10 free). TownDumps does not pick one. Confirm the free bulky count at the scale before you go. |
| Metal bulky items / scrap metal | No charge for residential or commercial permit holders |
| Trash / miscellaneous | Residents $0.10/lb; commercial $0.12/lb |
| Construction / demolition debris | Residents $0.10/lb; commercial $0.12/lb |
| Electronics (computers, laptops, tablets, phones, printers; not TVs) | $0.10/lb |
| Televisions (all sizes) | $15 each |
| Mattress or box spring (all sizes) | $25 each |
| Refrigerators / air conditioners / dehumidifiers | $15 each (refrigerator doors must be removed) |
| Tires | Residents $5 each (vehicle tires free with current Manchester registration; each set of four free tires needs a unique registration). Bicycle/mower $1. Commercial not accepted. |
| Propane tanks | 1 lb $1; over 1 lb up to under 100 lb $5; 100 lb $15 (max 100 lb) |
| Fire extinguisher | $5 each |
| Automotive batteries; oil (automotive and cooking); recyclables | No charge |
| Latex paint (residents) | Wet $4/can (limits apply); dried no charge if lids removed before arrival for inspection. Oil-based paint only at HHW events. |
| Yard waste | $0.10/lb (fee waived for residential permit holders December through first curbside collection day). No brush, logs, or stumps. |
| Fluorescent tubes / CFL | $0.25 per foot; CFL bulbs $1 each |
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 $25 each (all sizes).
- TVs / electronics: TVs $15 each; other electronics $0.10/lb.
- Tires: Resident tire $5, or free with current Manchester vehicle registration (4 per unique registration). No commercial tires.
- Appliances: Freon units $15 (remove fridge doors). Metal bulky items free for permit holders.
- Yard waste / brush: Compostable yard waste $0.10/lb (seasonal waiver for residential permits). No brush, logs, or stumps.
- Household hazardous waste: Not during normal hours. City HHW events second Saturdays of May and October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is not taken during normal hours. HHW Collection Events at the Drop Off Facility on the second Saturdays of May and October, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Manchester residents only, free with proof of residency (no facility permit required for those events). Asbestos, gasoline, and other solvents not accepted in normal loads.
Holiday closures
Confirm holiday closures with the facility. Scale closes 15 minutes before posted closing; no entries after scale close.
Other notes
- Conflicting official figures for free residential bulky items: Drop Off Fees PDF (updated July 2026) says first five free per year; City Bulky Items web page says up to ten free per year. Confirm with the facility; TownDumps lists both and does not choose.
- Drop Off Fees PDF marked Updated July 2026.
- Doors, fixed cabinetry, sinks, and toilets count as C&D, not bulky.
- Televisions are priced separately from other electronics.
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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.