transfer station

Cape May County Transfer Station

650 Shunpike Rd, Burleigh, NJ, 08210

Who
Open to the public

Cape May County waste only. Homeowner exemption form available. No rental vehicles.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowWinter schedule (Jan 1-May 22 and Sep 14-Dec 31). Summer (May 23-Sep 13): Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30, Sat 7:30-11:30. Closed Sundays and most holidays.
Cost
$9.00 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

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Tire

Limited

Maximum of 5 passenger tires per non-NJDEP-registered vehicle at $4 each.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fridge or freezer

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Electronics

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Paint

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Call to confirm

Scrap metal

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Household trash

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Recycling

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum charge$9.00
Per ton$86.55
Pickup loadCall to confirm
Car loadCall to confirm
Passenger tires (max 5 per non-registered vehicle)$4.00 per tire
Appliance with Freon (per unit)$14.00 per unit
Propane tank (20-30 lb)$8.00 per tank
Latex or oil paint$1.00/pint, $3/gal, $13/5 gal
Used motor oil$1.50 per gal

Household garbage and bulky $86.55/ton; $9 minimum. Vegetative waste, asbestos and contaminated soil are not accepted here.

Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Cape May County waste only. Homeowner exemption form available. No rental vehicles.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Mon-Fri7:30 am–2:30 pm
Sat8:00 am–11:30 am

Winter schedule (Jan 1-May 22 and Sep 14-Dec 31). Summer (May 23-Sep 13): Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30, Sat 7:30-11:30. Closed Sundays and most holidays.

Local time: America/New_York

What’s not accepted

  • Yard waste
  • Asbestos
  • Contaminated soil

Free options

Electronics, scrap metal, white goods without Freon and single-stream recycling are free.

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Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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