Transfer Station Division

Hanover Transfer Station

The Transfer Station Division operates the town's waste transfer and recycling operations. The division aims to offer a cost-effective way of handling the town's solid waste needs. The division sends roughly 4,700 tons of waste per year to the Southeastern Massachusetts Resource Recovery Facility and 1,700 tons of recyclables to various vendors.

In-Person

  • Please visit us at 495 Hanover Street (Sylvester School building) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • You will need to bring in a copy of your Vehicle Registration. If your current vehicle registration does not show a Hanover Address, please also provide a scan/photo of a document that can be used as proof of residency, such as a current tax bill, utility bill, etc.

Mail

  • Please request a Transfer Station Permit/Sticker to us at the DPW Administrative Offices (495 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339). Please be sure your request includes the following:
    • Name
    • Phone Number
    • Hanover Residential Address
    • Mailing Address
    • A Copy of your Vehicle Registration. If your current vehicle registration does not show a Hanover Address, please also provide a scan/photo of a document that can be used as proof of residency, such as a current tax bill, utility bill, etc.
  • A Transfer Station Permit will be mailed to you upon review and approval.

Disposal Fee Schedule

ItemFee

Normal Residential/Household Refuse

Under 500 lbs/week: No Charge

Over 500 lbs/week: $ 120.00/Ton

Weighing Charge

$ 20.00 Fee

Dishwasher

$ 20.00 Each

Dryer

$ 20.00 Each

Microwave Oven

$ 15.00 Each

Stove

$ 20.00 Each

Trash Compactor

$ 20.00 Each
Washing Machine

$ 20.00 Each

Water Heater/Furnace

$ 20.00 Each

Wooden Furniture

$ 15.00 Per Piece
Sectional Sofa$ 20.00 Per Section

Upholstered Sofa

$ 30.00 Each

Upholstered Chair

$ 20.00 Each

Sleep Sofa

$ 60.00 Each

Mattress or Boxspring

$ 30.00 Each

Air Conditioner

$ 20.00 Each

Dehumidifier

$ 20.00 Each
Freezer$ 20.00 Each
Refrigerator$ 20.00 Each
Water Cooler$ 20.00 Each
Tires (Auto)$ 5.00 Each
Tires (Truck)$ 20.00 Each
Flourescent Fixtures/Bulbs$ 2.00 Each
Vehicle Batteries$ 2.00 Each
Propane Tanks$ 1.00 - $ 20.00
Fire Extinguisher$ 10.00 Each
Televisions/Computer Monitors/CRT/Electronics$ 0.30 Per Pound
Construction & Demolition Material$ 0.23 Per Pound

Transfer Station History

Recycling and Hazardous Waste Day Links