Manchester's transfer station is the city Drop Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Road, open weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and, for residents only, the first and third Saturdays of the month, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It's for what doesn't fit the city's trash carts. A $5 annual permit lets residents drop off five bulky items a year free; after that, bulky items, trash and debris are 10 cents a pound.
Construction and demolition debris (incl. doors, cabinets, sinks, toilets)
10 cents a pound
Trash and miscellaneous items
10 cents a pound
Electronics (computers, printers, phones)
10 cents a pound
TV (any size)
$15
Refrigerator, AC, dehumidifier
$15
Mattress or box spring
$25 each
Tire
$5 (a free set of 4 per current Manchester registration)
Latex paint (wet, up to 10 cans of 1 gallon or less / dried)
$4 a can / free
Metal items, car batteries, oil, recyclables
Free
Yard waste is 10 cents a pound, waived for residential permit holders from December until the first curbside yard waste collection day. Payment by card (with a processing fee), cash or check.
Buy the permit at the facility with proof of residency: a driver's license with a Manchester address, or a photo ID plus a recent utility bill, property tax statement or lease. One permit per household; landlords need a commercial permit.
Household hazardous waste is taken only at collection events at the Drop Off Facility, on the second Saturdays of May and October, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free for Manchester residents with proof of residency.
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The Drop Off Facility on Dunbarton Road is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for residents on the first and third Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How much does the Manchester Drop Off Facility charge?
A $5 annual permit, then five bulky items a year free for residents. After that, bulky items, trash and construction debris are 10 cents a pound. Mattresses are $25, TVs and refrigerators $15.
How do I get a Manchester transfer station permit?
Buy it at the Drop Off Facility for $5 with proof of Manchester residency, such as a driver's license with a Manchester address.
Does Manchester take tires?
Yes, $5 each for residents, and a set of four is free with a current Manchester vehicle registration (copies not accepted).
