Chemung County Transfer Station (Elmira) — Hours & Fees

Chemung County's main drop-off is the Lake Street Transfer Station at 1690 Lake Street in Elmira, open weekdays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday mornings from April to October. The county landfill is run by Casella.

Loads are weighed: garbage is $70.50 a ton with a $35.25 minimum (up to 1,000 lbs), construction debris $82 a ton. A mattress is $35 and a couch $20. Tarp every load.

Disposal sites in Chemung County

Lake Street Transfer Station

Transfer station

Chemung County (operated by Casella)

1690 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14903 Directions

📞 (607) 737-2980

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday (April – October)	8:00 a.m. – noon
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Garbage: $70.50 a ton, $35.25 minimum (up to 1,000 lbs)
Construction debris: $82 a ton, $41 minimum
Mattress $35; couch or recliner $20; TV or monitor $40
Freon appliances: $26 (doors off)

Won't take: Hazardous waste, including fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, non-latex paint and driveway sealant

All loads must be tarped or they're turned away. Arrive by 2:45 p.m. weekdays (11:45 a.m. Saturdays) and be weighed out by closing.

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What it costs

Item	Price
Garbage (MSW)	$70.50 a ton; $35.25 minimum up to 1,000 lbs
Construction material (C&D)	$82 a ton; $41 minimum
Mixed garbage and C&D	$92 a ton; $46 minimum
Small items	$6 each
Couch or recliner	$20 each ($16 in a load)
Mattress	$35
TV, computer or monitor	$40 each
Tires (clean, dry, off the rim)	$18 each, up to 20
Appliances with freon (doors off, empty)	$26 each

All rates are subject to a fuel surcharge. Hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs and oil-based paint aren't accepted; Cornell Cooperative Extension (607-734-4453) explains where they go.

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

County drop-off sites

Besides Lake Street, Chemung County lists transfer and drop-off sites in Big Flats (Chambers Road), Erin (Swartwood Road), Southport and Lowman. Recycling is free for county residents with ID, and replacement blue recycling bins are $15 at Lake Street. Check the county's drop-off page for each site's current days.

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Common questions

What are the Chemung County Transfer Station hours?

The Lake Street Transfer Station is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon from April to October.

How much does the Chemung County landfill charge?

Garbage is $70.50 a ton with a $35.25 minimum for up to 1,000 lbs; construction debris is $82 a ton.

How much does Chemung County charge for a mattress?

$35. A couch or recliner is $20.

Does Chemung County take fluorescent bulbs?

No. Hazardous waste, including fluorescent bulbs and oil-based paint, is not accepted at the transfer station.

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