Keene Recycling Center & Transfer Station — Hours & Fees

Keene's dump is the city Recycling Center and Transfer Station at 55 Old Summit Road, off Route 12, open weekdays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Household trash is $3 a bag, furniture and construction debris are weighed at $186 a ton, and a mattress is $25. Pay by check or with disposal tickets; the center doesn't take cash or cards.

Disposal sites in Keene

Keene Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Transfer station

City of Keene Public Works

55 Old Summit Rd., Keene, NH 03431 Directions

📞 (603) 352-5739

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday	8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Household trash: $3 a bag (33 gal or smaller), $6 larger
Furniture and construction debris: $186 a ton (9.3 cents a lb)
Mattress: $25; box spring $4
Electronics: 45 cents a lb ($9 minimum); freon appliances $15
Checks or disposal tickets only: no cash or cards

Bring a check or a book of disposal tickets ($60 for 20). Cash, credit and debit cards are not accepted at the center.

Off Route 12. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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What it costs

Item	Price
Household trash, 33-gallon bag or smaller / larger (up to 10 bags)	$3 / $6 a bag
More than 10 bags or loose trash	$186 a ton, $30 minimum
Non-recyclable construction debris and furniture (weighed)	$186 a ton (9.3 cents a lb)
Recyclable construction debris / clean shingles	$160 / $125 a ton
Mattress with innersprings / box spring	$25 / $4
Appliances with freon / mini-split units	$15 / $30
Brush	6.5 cents a lb ($130 a ton)
Electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves)	45 cents a lb, $9 minimum
Car or light-truck tire up to 17 in., off / on rim	$5 / $10
Propane: up to 20 lb / 30–100 lb	$2 / $20
Fluorescent tubes / CFLs	20 cents a foot / $2

Books of 20 disposal tickets cost $60 at the center (check or money order) or at City Hall's Revenue Collections Office, which takes other payment.

Every New Hampshire rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in New Hampshire.

What's free

Glass bottles and jars, cans, #1 and #2 plastics, newspapers, mixed paper, cardboard, books, clean clothing, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries (lithium-ion can't go in the trash in New Hampshire), scrap metal including stoves, washers and dryers, yard trimmings, cell phones and cooking oil. Keene residents can also bring four passenger tires per registered vehicle a year and CFL bulbs free. Finished compost is free; bring a shovel.

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Common questions

What are the Keene Transfer Station hours?

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

How much does the Keene dump cost?

Household trash is $3 a bag for 33 gallons or smaller; furniture and construction debris are weighed at $186 a ton.

Can I pay cash at the Keene Recycling Center?

No. Only checks and disposal tickets are accepted; cash, credit and debit cards are not.

How much does Keene charge for a mattress?

$25 for a mattress with innersprings and $4 for a box spring; foam mattresses are charged as trash by weight.

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