New York
Transfer station
North Elba (Lake Placid) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Town of North Elba Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residential and other customers; must see the attendant before driving in.
Hours
- Transfer station: Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Recycling center: same days 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- C&D: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed Thursdays, Sundays, and holidays
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: Residential punch card $15 (pay by the bag; 1 punch per bag up to 40 gal, 2 punches larger; max 6 bags per visit).
Where to buy: Transfer Station scale house. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard (card fees apply).
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Garbage, metal, C&D by weight | $0.09/lb or $185/ton; $7 minimum under 80 lb |
| Tires | Car/pickup $6; dump truck $15; loader (quartered) $30 |
| Brush | Small car $5; pickup/single-axle trailer $15; 1-ton/2-axle trailer $25; single-axle dump $35; tandem dump $50 |
| CRT TVs and monitors | $0.09/lb |
| Unbroken fluorescent bulbs | $1.75 each |
| Bulk recycling drive-in | $3 |
| Standard recyclables and most electronics | Free |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- TVs / electronics: Most free; CRTs by weight.
- Tires: $6 car/pickup.
- Yard waste / brush: Brush by vehicle size.
Hazardous waste
Not listed. Contact the town.
Holiday closures
Closed holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- C&D accepted: wood and shingles; sheetrock and insulation count as garbage.
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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.