New York
Transfer station
Guilderland transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Guilderland Transfer Station / Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Town of Guilderland residents only. Material from outside the Town is not accepted. Proof of residency is required. A Guilderland Parks and Transfer Station decal is required (current color described as red on the Transfer Station page; Hazardous Waste Day text also mentions teal or red). Bring vehicle registration to get the decal at the Transfer Station, Parks office, or Town Clerk.
Hours
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (scales close at 3:30 p.m.; no household/demolition clean-out materials after 3:30 p.m.)
- Monday closed
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Decal issuance is described as part of residency proof; no separate dollar amount is listed on the checked Transfer Station pages.
Where to buy: Transfer Station, Parks office, or Town Clerk at Town Hall. Bring vehicle registration.
Notes: Decal is also used for Town park entrance and Hazardous Waste Day entry.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household kitchen garbage and/or recyclables (per trip per household) | Price increase notice effective April 2, 2026 on the Transfer Station page, matching Fees page: non-senior $9; seniors (60+) $7; volunteer firefighter/EMS $5. Cash or check only at the booth (driver's license required for check). Credit/debit not accepted for household/recyclables. |
| Demolition / clean-outs (appliances, furniture, building materials, basement/attic/garage clean-outs) | $175 per ton; $8.75 minimum for 100 pounds or less. Debit/credit allowed for demolition (associated card fees may apply). |
| Passenger and light truck tires (on or off rim) | $6 each |
| Tractor-trailer tires (on or off rim) | $30 each |
| Loader and other oversize tires (on or off rim) | $60 each |
| Computer monitors and TVs (any size, CRT or flat screen) | $20 each |
| Other listed electronics (VCRs, DVD players, radios, telephones, computers, etc.) | Free anytime the Transfer Station is open, per Fees page. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Furniture and clean-outs are billed under demolition by weight ($175/ton). Confirm mattress handling with staff at 518-861-6776.
- TVs / electronics: Most listed small electronics free; monitors and TVs $20 each regardless of size.
- Tires: Passenger/light truck $6; tractor-trailer $30; loader/oversize $60 (on or off rim).
- Yard waste / brush: Resident brush/leaves/grass accepted under posted size rules; confirm any resident brush fee with staff (commercial brush is weighed).
- Household hazardous waste: Use the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day or PaintCare retail drop-off. Do not assume regular tip acceptance for chemicals.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is not part of regular tip service. Town Household Hazardous Waste Day is listed for Saturday October 3, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Guilderland Highway Department, 6338 French's Mill Road, Guilderland Center, NY 12085 (residents only; proof of residency required). New York PaintCare is noted for year-round paint disposal.
Holiday closures
Confirm the Town holiday schedule before holiday travel. Transfer Station page noted closing Wednesday November 11 for Veterans Day. Call ahead during snow storms; occasional weather closures occur.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Brush must be no larger than 12 inches diameter and cut to 4-foot lengths. Grass clippings and leaves are accepted. Stumps, root balls, dirt, sod, rocks, or lumber are not allowed in the brush stream.
- Commercial landscapers / tree services pay brush by weight ($70/ton, $3.50 minimum for 100 lbs or less) and must stop at the office before dumping.
- Garden mulch is often available: self-load free when available, or $4 per yard for Town loader service into your pickup or trailer.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.