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Transfer station

Barnstable Transfer Station & Recycling Center

45 Flint Street, Barnstable, MA 02648

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Town of Barnstable DPW Solid Waste Division
Hours
Daily 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed holidays
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Barnstable only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Clean/recyclable mattress$40.00 each
Dirty/stained mattress$55.00 each
  • Dirty or stained, non-recyclable mattresses cost $55; crib mattresses $10.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
Clean/recyclable box spring$40.00 each
Dirty/stained box spring$55.00 each

Couches

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for couches
Couch$25.00 each
Sectional couch, per 4-ft section$10.00
  • Large couches may be weighed to set the fee.
  • Remove the mattress from sleeper sofas; it is charged separately.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Furniture item$25.00 each
  • Large furniture may be weighed to set the fee.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon item$15.00 each
  • Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
TV/monitor 40" and under$20.00 each
TV/monitor 41" and over$40.00 each

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Tire 19" and under$6.00 each
Tire 19.5"–24"$20.00 each

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No charge with a transfer station permit; without a permit, basic recyclables cost $10 per visit. Alkaline batteries can go in the trash.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No charge with a transfer station permit; without one, $10 per visit.
  • Preparation: Empty and flatten boxes.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for scrap metal
Bulk metal item$10.00 each
Mixed metals, per ton$35.00

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Barnstable Transfer Station & Recycling Center Fee Schedule July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Barnstable DPW Solid Waste Division
    • The Barnstable Transfer Station & Recycling Center is at 45 Flint Street, Marstons Mills, MA 02648 (508-420-2258). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Without a permit, basic recyclables cost $10 per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs: clean/recyclable $40 each, dirty/stained $55 each; crib mattresses $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Couches and furniture cost $25 per item; sectional couches $10 per 4-foot section. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires with or without rim: 19" and under $6, 19.5"–24" $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators and other Freon items cost $15; refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TVs and monitors: 40" and under $20, 41" and over $40. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Basic recyclables, including cardboard and batteries, are taken at no charge with a transfer station permit; a fee is charged without a permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk metal items cost $10 each; mixed metals $35 per ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Barnstable: Transfer Station Hours (opens in new tab) · Town of Barnstable DPW Solid Waste Division
    • Open Sunday–Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Barnstable Transfer Station Rules and Regulations (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Barnstable DPW Solid Waste Division
    • Residential permits are sold to residential property owners and year-round tenants in the Town of Barnstable. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Owners and year-round tenants may also use the station without a permit, paying a fee each time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, couches) may be disposed of for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large furniture, rugs and couches may be weighed to set the fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sleeper sofas must have the mattress removed, with an extra charge for the mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries can go in the trash; rechargeable, lithium and lead-acid batteries must be recycled at the station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard must be empty and flat. Checked October 26, 2026.

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