New York
Transfer station
Bethlehem transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Rupert Road Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Town of Bethlehem residents with a free residential transfer-station permit (yellow sticker). Town businesses and out-of-town contractors may use the station if the waste was generated within Bethlehem. Commercial customers may be asked for the work address.
Hours
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Free lifetime vehicle permit for Bethlehem residents (one permit covers transfer station and compost facility).
Where to buy: Compost Facility, Elm Avenue Park Offices, or Rupert Road Transfer Station. Show proof of residency (valid driver's license with Bethlehem address, or current utility/tax bill if the license address is outdated).
Notes: Yellow sticker goes on the rear-view mirror. If using a rented or borrowed vehicle, bring proof of residency. Cash or checks only at the station; no credit cards.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 30-gallon bags or containers | Current rates effective as of 3/1/2026: 2 bags for $5 or $3 each. |
| Small household furnishings / bulk (microwave, sink, toilet, lawn mower, gas grill) | $5 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Medium items (carpet, arm chair, dresser) | $10 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Mattresses (twin and larger); box springs | Mattresses $30 each (now being recycled); box springs $10 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Large items (sofa or recliner) | $15 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Appliances without Freon (washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher) | $10 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Appliances with Freon (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier) | $15 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Propane tanks | Small tanks $4 each; 16.4 oz. cylinders $1 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Tires (add $2 for any tire with rim) | Car/SUV/pickup $4 each; commercial truck $12 each (rates as of 3/1/2026). |
| Recycling (cardboard/paper; co-mingled containers) | $2 per vehicle flat rate for cardboard/paper (sort, flatten cardboard); $2 per up to 30-gal container for co-mingled containers. |
| Electronics (TVs, monitors, printers, phones, game consoles, cables, etc.) | Free. No batteries or fluorescent bulbs accepted at this electronics drop-off. |
| Demolition and building materials / all scaled items | $175 per ton; minimum scale charge $20. Brush, logs, and stumps not accepted. Rates subject to change. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattresses twin and larger $30 each (recycled); box springs $10 each (rates as of 3/1/2026).
- TVs / electronics: Free for listed consumer electronics. No batteries or fluorescent bulbs in that stream.
- Tires: Car/SUV/pickup $4 each (+$2 with rim); commercial truck $12 each (+$2 with rim).
- Appliances: Washer/dryer/stove/dishwasher $10; Freon appliances $15 (rates as of 3/1/2026).
- Yard waste / brush: Brush, logs, and stumps not accepted at Rupert Road. Use Town compost facility programs and retailer yard bags as directed on Town pages.
Hazardous waste
Batteries and fluorescent bulbs are not accepted with the free electronics drop-off. See Town Recycling FAQs for HHW alternatives. Do not put household hazardous waste in regular trash bags.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. In winter storms call Highway office ext. 1598 to verify hours.
Other notes
- Town no longer sells paper yard waste bags; buy them at local retailers listed on the transfer-station page.
- NYS electronic waste disposal ban context is summarized on the Town page; consumer electronics listed are free at Rupert Road.
- Rates table title: Current Facility Rates Effective (as of 3/1/2026).
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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.