New York

Transfer station

Jefferson County (Watertown) transfer station

Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Jefferson County Recycling Center & Transfer Station.

Facility: Jefferson County Recycling Center & Transfer Station Address: 27138 NYS Route 12, Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: 315-786-6900

Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06

Who can use it

Residential and commercial customers.

Hours

  • Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sticker or permit

Required: No (see notes)

Price: Prepaid trash stickers $4.00 each; otherwise by weight.

Where to buy: Jefferson County Solid Waste.

Per-item fees

Item Fee
Residential solid waste and C&D $148.00/ton ($20 minimum)
Prepaid trash sticker $4.00 each
Electronics $148.00/ton ($20 minimum)
Brush (branches only) $20.00 per load
Tires up to 20 in. $6.00 each
Bulk tires $280.00/ton
Recycling Free
Scrap metal incl. large appliances Free

Common disposals

Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.

  • TVs / electronics: $148/ton, $20 minimum.
  • Tires: $6 each up to 20 in.
  • Appliances: Free as scrap metal.
  • Yard waste / brush: Brush $20 per load.

Hazardous waste

Contact Jefferson County recycling (recycling@jeffersoncountyny.gov).

Holiday closures

Contact the operator.

Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .

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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.

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