New York
Transfer station
East Hampton transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for East Hampton Recycling Center (and Montauk Transfer Station).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Town of East Hampton resident self-haulers with a Residential Self-Hauler permit. The Town does not provide curbside pickup of solid waste. Residents either bring household trash and recyclables to a Town facility or hire a private carter.
Hours
- Residential recycling at both facilities: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Closed Wednesdays
- Sanitation office (permits): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays March 7, 2026 to June 27, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- East Hampton Recycling Center office hours also listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., plus Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. March to June
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residential Self-Hauler permits valid April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027: primary $130.00; seniors aged 65 and above $55.00; secondary permits $55.00.
Where to buy: Sanitation office for residential permits. Montauk Transfer Station page notes permits obtained at the Clerk's Office at Montauk Playhouse for that site. Bring required residency documents.
Notes: Commercial permits follow a separate July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 cycle. Detailed tip fees for bags and scaled waste are published in the Town 2026 Residential Fee Schedule PDFs linked from each facility page. Confirm current tip dollars from those official PDFs before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Self-Hauler permit (primary) | $130.00 for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. |
| Residential Self-Hauler permit (senior 65+ or secondary) | $55.00 for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. |
| Household trash, bulk, tires, C&D, and other tip items | Published on the official 2026 Residential Fee Schedule PDFs linked from the East Hampton Recycling Center and Montauk Transfer Station pages. Confirm current dollars from those PDFs; tip amounts are not restated here without a successful retrieval of the PDF text this run. |
| Recyclables in marked bins (when prepared correctly) | Town recycling guide emphasizes source separation. Confirm any recycling tip rules on the current residential fee schedule. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Confirm mattress and furniture tip fees on the 2026 Residential Fee Schedule PDF before loading.
- TVs / electronics: Accepted at East Hampton Recycling Center metals/electronics area per Town recycling guide. Confirm any fee on the 2026 residential fee schedule.
- Appliances: Air conditioners, refrigerators, and similar metals/ Freon items directed to the metals area. Confirm Freon fees on the official fee schedule.
- Yard waste / brush: Grass and leaves accepted for composting; free compost pickup limits apply with a recycling sticker.
- Household hazardous waste: Annual STOP Days in East Hampton and Montauk; free even without a permit per recycling guide. Confirm flyer dates.
Hazardous waste
STOP Days (one in East Hampton and one in Montauk) accept toxic household materials such as antifreeze, drain cleaners, oil-based paint, and pesticides. Town recycling guide states STOP Day drop-off is free whether or not you have a permit. Confirm current flyer dates.
Holiday closures
Both transfer stations closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.
Other notes
- Home Exchange area is closed until further notice (Sanitation page).
- Battery recycling, metals, appliances, and electronics are accepted at the East Hampton Recycling Center per the Town recycling guide; metals/ Freon / TV / computer area is signed separately.
- Grass clippings and leaves can be brought for composting; residents with a recycling sticker may pick up up to three barrels of compost a week free per the recycling guide.
- Weigh scale accepts credit card payments (facility page notice).
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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.