Transfer Station Division
The Transfer Station Division operates the town's waste transfer and recycling operations. The division aims to offer a cost-effective way of handling the town's solid waste needs. The division sends roughly 4,700 tons of waste per year to the Southeastern Massachusetts Resource Recovery Facility and 1,700 tons of recyclables to various vendors.
In-Person
- Please visit us at 495 Hanover Street (Sylvester School building) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- You will need to bring in a copy of your Vehicle Registration. If your current vehicle registration does not show a Hanover Address, please also provide a scan/photo of a document that can be used as proof of residency, such as a current tax bill, utility bill, etc.
- Please request a Transfer Station Permit/Sticker to us at the DPW Administrative Offices (495 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339). Please be sure your request includes the following:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Hanover Residential Address
- Mailing Address
- A Copy of your Vehicle Registration. If your current vehicle registration does not show a Hanover Address, please also provide a scan/photo of a document that can be used as proof of residency, such as a current tax bill, utility bill, etc.
- A Transfer Station Permit will be mailed to you upon review and approval.
Hours and Directions
- The Transfer Station is open Friday through Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed Wednesday and Thursday).
- 118 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Disposal Fee Schedule
Item | Fee |
---|---|
Normal Residential/Household Refuse | Under 500 lbs/week: No Charge |
Over 500 lbs/week: $ 120.00/Ton | |
Weighing Charge | $ 20.00 Fee |
Dishwasher | $ 20.00 Each |
Dryer | $ 20.00 Each |
Microwave Oven | $ 15.00 Each |
Stove | $ 20.00 Each |
Trash Compactor | $ 20.00 Each |
Washing Machine | $ 20.00 Each |
Water Heater/Furnace | $ 20.00 Each |
Wooden Furniture | $ 15.00 Per Piece |
Sectional Sofa | $ 20.00 Per Section |
Upholstered Sofa | $ 30.00 Each |
Upholstered Chair | $ 20.00 Each |
Sleep Sofa | $ 60.00 Each |
Mattress or Boxspring | $ 30.00 Each |
Air Conditioner | $ 20.00 Each |
Dehumidifier | $ 20.00 Each |
Freezer | $ 20.00 Each |
Refrigerator | $ 20.00 Each |
Water Cooler | $ 20.00 Each |
Tires (Auto) | $ 5.00 Each |
Tires (Truck) | $ 20.00 Each |
Flourescent Fixtures/Bulbs | $ 2.00 Each |
Vehicle Batteries | $ 2.00 Each |
Propane Tanks | $ 1.00 - $ 20.00 |
Fire Extinguisher | $ 10.00 Each |
Televisions/Computer Monitors/CRT/Electronics | $ 0.30 Per Pound |
Construction & Demolition Material | $ 0.23 Per Pound |