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Transfer station
Southold transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Southold Town Transfer Station and Yard Waste Compost Facility (Solid Waste Management District).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residents self-haul household garbage and recyclables; the town has no curbside pickup. A vehicle permit or a single-entry fee is required to drop off non-recyclable waste. Recyclables only: no permit needed. Commercial users with a Suffolk County business license can buy commercial permits.
Hours
- Transfer station and compost facility: Sunday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Closed holidays
- District office: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: Resident permit $40, valid two calendar years and sold in even-numbered years; $20 if bought in an odd year. Extra vehicles at the same address are half price. Visiting non-resident/lessee permit $50 for the calendar year. Commercial $120 first vehicle, $60 additional (two years). No permit: $5 per trip for cars and trucks under one ton, $30 for trucks over one ton.
Where to buy: Town Clerk's office (Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or by mail.
Notes: Household garbage must be in yellow Southold Town bags (pay as you throw): small 13 gal $1.00, medium 33 gal $2.00, large 44 gal $3.00 each, sold in packs of 4 at local stores.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rubbish (bulky residential items) | $0.07 per lb ($140 per ton) |
| Construction and demolition debris (includes concrete) | $0.083 per lb ($166 per ton) |
| Tires | $0.18 per lb ($360 per ton) |
| Brush and land clearing (clean) | $0.04 per lb ($80 per ton) |
| Leaves | $0.015 per lb ($30 per ton) |
| Grass | $0.07 per lb ($140 per ton) |
| Metal and major appliances | Free |
| Refrigerant items | $25 per appliance |
| Recyclables (cans, glass, plastic containers, paper, cardboard) | Free |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Bulky rubbish is weighed at the scales and charged $140 per ton.
- TVs / electronics: Accepted as a special item; confirm with staff.
- Tires: $360 per ton by weight.
- Appliances: Major appliances free; refrigerant items $25 each.
- Yard waste / brush: Compost facility on site; brush $80/ton clean, leaves $30/ton.
Hazardous waste
Special free household hazardous waste drop-off days are scheduled each year. Check the town Waste Management page for dates.
Holiday closures
Closed for holidays. Confirm specific dates with the district.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Weekend-only reuse area for free exchange of usable items.
- E-waste, appliances, fluorescent bulbs, and waste oil are accepted as special items.
- Payment by cash, check, or credit card at the scales.
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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.