Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division provides municipal drop-off collection of household discards at two transfer stations and during special events held at Smith Vocational High School. The Division promotes waste reduction through resident composting, reuse, and recycling opportunities.

Policies & Procedures

The following policies and procedures are in effect.  All questions regarding solid waste operations should be directed to dpwinfo@northamptonma.gov or 413-587-1570.

• Transfer stations are closed on all holidays observed by the City
• Transfer stations follow the City’s inclement weather closure schedule
• Transfer station permit holders are responsible for all disposal fees (pdf)
• Transfer station permit holders must follow established regulations (pdf) and Northampton Ordinance Chapter 272
• Transfer station permits are valid for one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) 
• Primary transfer station permit fee is $45 and a second vehicle is an additional $10
• Transfer station permits may be purchased:
  • Online through UniBank
  • By check through the mail or dropped in one of the lock boxes at 125 Locust Street - please include name, mailing address and license plate number(s) with your payment
  • Special application for Caregiver Access (pdf) can be mailed or dropped in one of the lock boxes at 125 Locust Street. Please contact 413-587-1570 x4306 for assistance.
  • Special application for Means-based Discounts (pdf) can be mailed or dropped in one of the lock boxes at 125 Locust Street. Please contact 413-587-1570 x4306 for assistance.
• Northampton blue SMART bags may be purchased at select retail stores (pdf)
• Compost barrels, rain barrels, recycling bins, and countertop compost collection bins are available for sale; please contact 413-587-1570 x4306 to make arrangements
  
  

Transfer Stations

• Locust Street Transfer Station
• Glendale Road Gate 1 - Bulky Waste
• Glendale Road Gate 2 - Yard Waste

Locust Street Transfer Station

125 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Days & Hours of Operation

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Closed on Mondays, Fridays, Sundays and all holidays observed by the City

Material Accepted

• Household trash in prepaid blue SMART bags, container and paper recycling, food scrap composting material, used automotive & vegetable oils, small pieces of scrap metal, antifreeze, rechargeable & vehicle batteries, and textiles & clothing
• Important Recycling Changes Effective July 1, 2020: Contractual changes with the regional processing facility stipulate the following changes. We appreciate your cooperation and compliance.

• Crystal-clear egg cartons (paper removed) and crystal-clear drink cups (lids and straws removed) are now acceptable in the transfer station’s container recycling mix.  Colored, opaque (cloudy), and Styrofoam cups and egg cartons belong in the trash.  
• Aerosol cans and shredded paper are no longer allowed in the transfer station’s recyclable material.  Please place them in the trash.

Fees

• Disposal fee payments (pdf) must be made by check or exact cash and placed in the lock box on the attendant door; attendants are not able to make change
• Transfer station permits may be purchased online through UniBank
• Blue SMART bags may be purchased at select retail stores (pdf)

Glendale Road Transfer Station, Gate 1 - Bulky Waste

170 Glendale Road, Florence, MA 01062

Days & Hours of Operation

• 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 7:00 am - 11:45 am
• 1st Monday of February, April, June, August, October and December, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Closed all holidays observed by the City

Access

• All vehicles transporting large loads are subject to the City’s Truck Load Covering Ordinance (pdf)

Material Accepted

• Bulky waste, mattresses, tires, large metal items, appliances, bulky rigid plastics, electronics, propane tanks, mercury waste (light bulbs, thermostats, etc.), and leaves & grass clippings (no brush)

Fees

• Disposal fee payments (pdf) must be made by check or exact cash; attendants are not able to make change
• Transfer station permits may be purchased online through UniBank

Glendale Road Transfer Station, Gate 2 - Yard Waste

170 Glendale Road, Florence, MA 01062

Days & Hours of Operation

• 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, April - November, 7:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Closed all holidays observed by the City

Access

• All vehicles transporting large loads are subject to the City’s Truck Load Covering Ordinance (pdf)

Material Accepted

• Brush, yard waste, and leaves

Fees

• Transfer station permits may be purchased online through UniBank