transfer station

Winchester Transfer Station / Recycling Center

15 McKay Ave (rear), Winchester, MA, 01890

Who
Residents only

Winchester residents only. Access by license plate reader; permit $330 for first vehicle, $30 second vehicle, $30 low-income, $50 one-day. Bring RMV registration to buy in person.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowClosed Sun and Mon.
Cost
$15.00 minimum
Checked
Verified Nov 5, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Tire

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Extra fee

$15

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$15.00
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
mattress/box spring (residential)$30 each
couch/upholstered chair$20
freon unit$15
appliance$15
tire (18 inches or less)$15
TV 17-36 inches$15
TV over 36 inches$25
toilet$10
propane tank 20 lb$10
demolition debris$260 per ton

First permit $330, second $30, one-day $50, low-income $30. Minimum scale charge $15. Bulk fees as listed.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Winchester residents only. Access by license plate reader; permit $330 for first vehicle, $30 second vehicle, $30 low-income, $50 one-day. Bring RMV registration to buy in person.

ID required: Yes
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Tue10:00 am–7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am–3:00 pm
Thu12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am–3:00 pm
Sat8:00 am–4:00 pm

Closed Sun and Mon.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.

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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