Transfer station

Northampton Glendale Road Transfer Station (Gate 1, bulky waste)

170 Glendale Road, Northampton, MA 01062

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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: City of Northampton Department of Public Works
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 7–11:45 a.m.; 1st Monday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec 9 a.m.–1 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.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Mattress, any size	$70.00 each

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

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for box springs
Box spring, any size	$70.00 each

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

Couches

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for couches
Couch (example price)	$30.00 each

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

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Dresser (example price)	$15.00 each
Kitchen chair (example price)	$5.00 each

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.
Priced by volume and type of material.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
White goods (washer, dryer)	$20.00 each

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

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon item	$30.00 each

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.
All doors must be removed before disposal.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Tire with rim	$35.00 each

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

Other electronics

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.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)

Northampton transfer station permit required ($75 per household vehicle per year); pay disposal fees by check or exact cash.
Free up to 25 lbs of recyclable scrap metal; large metal items accepted.

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.
- Glendale Road Transfer Station Gate 1 (bulky waste) is at 170 Glendale Road, Florence, MA 01062. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gate 1 is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 7–11:45 a.m., and the 1st Monday of even-numbered months, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Gate 1 accepts bulky waste, mattresses, tires, large metal items, appliances, bulky rigid plastics and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Disposal fees must be paid by check or exact cash; attendants cannot make change. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Northampton DPW: Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Northampton Department of Public Works
- Bulky waste such as furniture, appliances and construction debris is collected at the Glendale Road Transfer Station; disposal fees may apply. 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
- Bulky waste is priced by volume and type, e.g. couch $30, dresser $15, kitchen chair $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs of any size (including crib) cost $70 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White goods (washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher) cost $20 each; Freon items (air conditioners, refrigerator, freezer) $30, with doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires cost $15–$25 without a rim and $35 with a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal up to 25 lbs that can be recycled is accepted free at Gate 1. Checked October 26, 2026.

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