Transfer Station Division
The Transfer Station Division operates the Town's waste transfer and recycling operations. The division's goal is to offer a cost-effective means of handling the Town's solid waste needs. The division sends roughly 4,700 tons of waste per year to the SEMASS Waste to Energy Facility and sends 1,700 tons of recyclables to various vendors.
The transfer station division operates with a staff of three full-time employees and two part-time employees.
Hours and Directions
The Transfer Station is open Friday through Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (closed Wednesday and Thursday).
Phone: 781-826-6132
Address: 118 Rockland Street, Hanover, MA 02339
Ames Way Brush and Compost Pile
The compost pile is normally available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Address: 229 Ames Way, Hanover, MA 02339
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations - Adopted May 18, 2020 (Effective June 1, 2020)
Permit/Stickers
Transfer Station Permits/Stickers are currently issued via mail, email, or through an online application.
- Please send an email to contracts@hanoverdpw.org to request a Transfer Station Sticker/Permit. Please be sure your email includes the following:
- Name
- Phone Number
- Hanover Residential Address
- Mailing Address
- Scan/Photo 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.
- Upon review and approval, a Transfer Station Permit will be mailed to you.
- Please send a request for a Transfer Station Permit/Sticker to us at the DPW Administrative Offices (40 Pond 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.
- Upon review and approval, a Transfer Station Permit will be mailed to you.
Online Application
- Online Application for Transfer Station Permit/Sticker
- Upon review and approval, a Transfer Station Permit will be mailed to you.
Disposal Fee Schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
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 |