Attendants may require you to open any container or trash bag for inspection. Checks only, payable to the Town of Berlin.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Tire
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| box spring or mattress | $35 |
| refrigerator, freezer or water cooler | $30 |
| air conditioner | $30 |
| stove, dishwasher or hot water heater | $20 |
| tires (off rim) | $7 |
| television | $25-$40 |
| computer monitor, CPU or printer | $15 |
| couch or sectional | $30-$75 |
| propane tank (20 lb) | $10 |
Other bulky items run $10-$30 (chairs, doors, rugs, misc. furniture) and bath fixtures $20-$50. Pay by check only.
Payment: check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Attendants may require you to open any container or trash bag for inspection. Checks only, payable to the Town of Berlin.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Thu | 2:00 pm–7:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
Year-round hours. Tuesday replaced Wednesday as of July 7, 2026.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Anti-freeze
- Brake fluid
- Building and demolition materials
- Hazardous waste
- Oil
- Liquid paint
- Solvents and gasoline
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 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Berlin Transfer Station (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Berlin Items Accepted/Not Accepted (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Berlin FY27 Fee Items (official page text copied 2026-11-06) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026