New York
Transfer station
Hamilton transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Madison County Hamilton Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Madison County residents, for household garbage and recycling.
Hours
- Wednesday and Saturday 7:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: Punch cards: $25 per card (5 punches) in 2026, rising to $27 on January 1, 2027. Older cards stay valid.
Where to buy: Landfill Scale House (6641 Buyea Road, Canastota; Monday to Friday 7:10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Saturday 7:10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.) or listed local vendors. Not sold at the administrative office.
Notes: Madison County residents only; out-of-county waste not accepted. All loads must be tarped.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household garbage | 1 punch per 33-gallon bag |
| C&D debris | 1 punch per 33-gallon bag; $140/ton weighed at Scalehouse |
| Passenger tires (max 4 per visit) | 1 punch each |
| Mattress or box spring | King/Queen 3 punches; Double 2; Twin 1 |
| Refrigeration units | 5 punches |
| Propane tank (20 lb) | 1 punch |
| Antifreeze | 1 punch per 2 gallons (limit 4 gallons) |
| Yard waste | 1 punch small car; 2 punches pickup or small trailer |
| Recyclables (paper, containers, scrap metal, batteries, CFLs, textiles) | No charge |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Punches by size: King/Queen 3, Double 2, Twin 1.
- Tires: Up to 4 passenger tires, 1 punch each; more at the Scalehouse $250/ton.
- Appliances: Refrigeration units 5 punches.
- Yard waste / brush: 1 to 2 punches per visit.
Hazardous waste
Not listed for transfer stations. Contact Madison County Solid Waste.
Holiday closures
Contact the county for holiday closures.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- County-run station; any Madison County resident may use it.
- Bulky items not listed: punches based on size, ask the attendant.
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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.