Southborough residents only, with a permit sticker on the front bumper or windshield; day and week passes are sold for temporary use. No commercial refuse.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Not acceptedNot accepted; the town website lists nearby places that take them.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
LimitedSmall amounts only: limit two 32-gallon barrels of construction or demolition debris.
Item price: call to confirm
Concrete
Not acceptedScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
FY27 permits (non-refundable): first permit $320, additional permits up to three $25 each. Senior owners age 65+ pay $75 for the first. Day pass $15; week pass $25.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Southborough residents only, with a permit sticker on the front bumper or windshield; day and week passes are sold for temporary use. No commercial refuse.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wed-Sat | 8:00 am–6:00 pm |
Swap Shop closes at 5 pm. Gates lock promptly at 6 pm. DPW may close parts of the site for weather or operations.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Hazardous waste
- Oil-based and liquid paint
- Fluorescent bulbs
- TVs and computer monitors (CRTs)
- Asbestos
- Concrete, brick and asphalt
- Tree logs and stumps
- Mattresses and box springs
Free options
The Swap Shop takes reusable items.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Southborough Transfer Station FY27 Rules and Regulations (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026