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 Manchester Department of Public Works
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (scale closes 2:45); first and third Saturdays 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (scale closes 12:45)
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Annual facility permit: $5.00
Who can use it
Residents of Manchester only. Businesses: Annual $5 permits are sold at the facility with proof of Manchester residency; Manchester businesses and contractors with Manchester-generated waste can get commercial permits.
Open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; phone (603) 624-6504. Checked October 26, 2026.
Annual permits are required; Manchester residents, Manchester businesses/non-profits and contractors disposing of Manchester-generated waste are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
Automotive and rechargeable batteries are accepted at the Drop Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
An annual facility permit costs $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
Televisions of all sizes cost $15 each at the Drop Off Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics (computers, laptops, tablets, phones, printers and related items) are charged $0.10 per pound; televisions are not in this category. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs of all sizes cost $25 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers cost $15 each; refrigerator doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
Non-metal bulky items (furniture, rugs) are free for residents for the first five items a year, then $0.10 per pound. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
Non-metal bulky items are furniture, rugs and other items too large for curbside collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
Metal items are accepted at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Resident tires cost $5.00 each; bicycle and mower tires $1. Checked October 26, 2026.
Automotive tires are free only with a current Manchester vehicle registration (four tires per registration). Checked October 26, 2026.
Wet latex paint costs $4 per can (residents only); dried latex paint is free for residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
Latex only; wet paint must be in containers of 1 gallon or less, no more than 10 cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recyclables, including paper and cardboard, are accepted at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Manchester residents with a $5 facility permit may bring up to ten bulky items a year free; the fee sheet says the first five. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.