Public may use; sort cardboard, metal, recyclables, tires, yard waste and hazardous materials from the load. Commercial haulers pay a contract rate.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Yard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Not acceptedConstruction & demolition debris no longer accepted.
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $65.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Auto & light truck tire (mixed loads or fewer than 3) | $3.00 each |
| Truck tire 17 in. or greater | $4.00 each |
| Tires by the ton | $140.00/ton |
| Off-road & agricultural tires | $275.00/ton |
| Appliance containing refrigerant/freon | $25.00 each |
| Public vehicle weighing | $5.00 each |
| Special handling (over tonnage fee) | $200.00/ton |
| Clean-up of mixed or contaminated load | $100.00 per load |
Solid waste $65/ton; white goods and metals without freon $65/ton.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Public may use; sort cardboard, metal, recyclables, tires, yard waste and hazardous materials from the load. Commercial haulers pay a contract rate.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–12:00 pm |
Call ahead for holiday hours and last-load times.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Construction & demolition debris
- Asbestos
- Bio-medical waste
- Liquid waste
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
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