New York
Transfer station
Kingston transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for City of Kingston Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
City of Kingston residents for transfer-station drop-off of refuse, recycling, e-waste, and yard waste as described on City DPW materials. No appointment necessary for Transfer Station visits during posted hours. Checks only, payable to City of Kingston (FAQ).
Hours
- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. last load (2026 Refuse/Recycling calendar). FAQ slides also state Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Confirm closing time with DPW before you go.
- Saturday hours are contingent upon staff availability per the 2026 calendar.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No general Transfer Station sticker price is listed on the checked 2026 calendar or FAQ slides.
Where to buy: N/A for a facility sticker on the checked pages. Curbside bulk/electronics prepay is handled at DPW Administrative Office, 25 E. O'Reilly Street, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Notes: Transfer Station payments: checks only per FAQ. Curbside furniture/mattress/appliance fees are prepaid at DPW Admin.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Refuse / trash at Transfer Station | $0.20 per pound per City Recycling FAQ slides (Nov 2025 update still linked for residents). |
| Recycling and cardboard at Transfer Station | Free |
| Electronics brought to Transfer Station by resident | Free per 2026 calendar note (curbside electronics $20 prepaid regardless of size). |
| Furniture / mattress / box spring / appliances curbside | $25 or $35 per item prepaid at DPW Admin. Lesser fee applies if the resident brings the item to the Transfer Station (confirm current Transfer Station bulk dollars with DPW; calendar states lesser fee but does not list the exact Transfer Station bulk amount). |
| Yard waste / leaves / garden debris at Transfer Station | Free year-round for residents excluding contractors, per 2026 calendar. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Curbside mattress/box spring requires prepaid $25 or $35 per item at DPW Admin. Bringing items to the Transfer Station is described as a lesser fee; confirm the exact Transfer Station bulk amount with DPW before loading.
- TVs / electronics: Free at Transfer Station for residents per 2026 calendar. Curbside e-waste is $20 prepaid.
- Tires: Confirm tire acceptance with DPW or UCRRA before loading; not highlighted as a standard Transfer Station free item on the checked calendar.
- Yard waste / brush: Free at Transfer Station year-round for residents (not contractors). Seasonal curbside yard waste rules are on the 2026 calendar.
- Household hazardous waste: Not accepted as regular refuse. Use County/City directed HHW programs.
Hazardous waste
No hazardous material accepted curbside. Confirm HHW and special-waste options with City Recycling or Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA). Lumber and construction material are not taken curbside or at the City Transfer Station; calendar directs lumber/C&D to UCRRA Route 32 Kingston.
Holiday closures
No curbside pickups on City holidays marked H on the 2026 Refuse/Recycling calendar (except Dec 24 note on calendar). Confirm Transfer Station holiday openings with DPW before holiday weekends.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- City of Kingston Transfer Station is separate from the Town of Ulster Transfer Station on Miron Lane and from UCRRA county facilities.
- Excess trash left at the curb outside tote limits can draw a violation; use the Transfer Station for overflow at $0.20/lb.
- Email recycling@kingston-ny.gov or call 845-338-2114 for item-specific questions.
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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.