Transfer station

Northampton Locust Street Transfer Station

125 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Call before you go

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: City of Northampton Department of Public Works
Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Northampton 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.

Batteries

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for batteries
Car battery	$10.00 each
Rechargeable/NiCad/button batteries	$3.00 per pound

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.
Break down all cardboard.

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.
Small pieces of scrap metal only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Northampton DPW: Solid Waste Division (opens in new tab) · City of Northampton Department of Public Works
- Transfer station permit holders must be Northampton residents; the primary permit costs $75 per household vehicle per fiscal year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The primary transfer station permit fee is $75 per household per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Disposal fees must be paid by check or exact cash; attendants cannot make change. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Locust Street Transfer Station is at 125 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Locust Street is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Locust Street accepts container and paper recycling, small pieces of scrap metal, and rechargeable and vehicle batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Northampton DPW: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Northampton Department of Public Works
- Automotive, rechargeable, NiCad and button batteries are collected at the Locust Street transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Northampton Transfer Stations: Hours and Fee Schedules, effective 7/1/25 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Northampton Department of Public Works
- Rechargeable, NiCad and button batteries cost $3 per pound ($1 minimum); car batteries cost $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paper and cardboard recycling is included with the permit at Locust Street; all cardboard must be broken down. Checked October 26, 2026.

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