Georgetown transfer station

Our new Transfer Station is now open! This G. Mello Transfer Station provides residents, non‑residents, and commercial customers with a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly location to dispose of solid waste and recyclables.

The facility accepts all solid waste, aside from hazardous materials, and offers separate recycling areas for newspapers, glass, tin, aluminum, and plastics #1 through #7.

HOURS

Commercial Drop Off
Monday through Saturday 7:30AM–3:00PM
Sunday 7:30AM-12:00PM

Residential Drop Off
Monday through Thursday 7:30AM–3:00PM
Friday through Sunday 7:30AM–12:00PM

Hours are subject to change without notice

Location

20 Carleton Drive,
Georgetown, MA 01833

Georgetown Transfer Station Price List

All major credit cards accepted.

Commercial Scale Pricing

Disposal fee: $300.00 per ton ($0.15 per pound) | $40.00 minimum charge
$5.00 scale fee per transaction will be applied.
$25.00 bulk handling fee may be applied.

 

US Flag drop-off is free.  All flags collected will be properly retired.

Household Trash and recycling

Item
Rate
Small kitchen bag (not to exceed 25 gallons)
$2.00 each
Large bag, trash barrel, or loose trash (up to 65 gallon)
$5.00 per bag
Large bag, trash barrel, or loose trash (over 65 gallon)
$8.00 per bag
Recycling (no charge for Georgetown/Boxford/Topsfield residents)
$2.00/per bin
$4.00/per barrel

Bulk Item

Item
Rate
Couch/sofa/love seat/recliner/chair or other bulks
$40.00 each
Sleeper sofa
$60.00 each
Carpet/area rug
$20.00/4-foot roll
Mattress box spring, all sizes
$75.00 each
Freon items
$50.00 each
Metal bulk items: Microwave, stove, dishwasher, dryer, grills, hot water tank, small lawn mower, or snowblower (no gas/oil)
$30.00 each
Lawn mower: Riding (no gas/oil)
$50.00 each

TIRES

Item
Rate
Car
$15.00 tire only each
$25.00 with rim each
SUV
$30.00 tire only each
$40.00 with rim each
Heavy truck
$50.00 tire only each
$75.00 with rim each

Yard Waste

Item
Rate
Paper bag only
$2.00 per bag

Electronic Waste Recovery

Item
Rate
TV: under 20”
$40.00 each
TV: over 20”
$50.00 each
TV: console
$65.00 each
Miscellaneous electronics
$5.00 – $45.00 each. See attendant.

Vehicle Batteries

Item
Rate
Car
$20.00 each
Large truck
$35.00 each

Liquid Propane Tanks

Item
Rate
1-2 LP
$12.00 Each
20 LP
$20.00 Each
30 LP
$30.00 Each
40 LP
$40.00 Each
50 LP
$50.00 Each
100 LP
$100.00 Each

Materials not listed will be priced by scale attendants.
 
Oversized bulk items may be subject to additional handling fees.

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Liquids or hazardous material
  • Motor oil
  • Brush
  • Shrubbery
  • Concrete
  • Red brick
  • Boats
  • Campers