Jefferson County Transfer Station (Watertown) — Hours & Fees

Jefferson County's Recycling Center and Transfer Station at 27138 Route 12, 4.5 miles north of Watertown, is open to every county resident weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bags of trash need a $4 prepaid sticker; furniture and construction debris are weighed at $148 a ton ($20 minimum). Recycling and appliances like stoves and refrigerators are free.

Disposal sites in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Transfer station

Jefferson County Recycling & Waste Management

27138 NY Route 12, Watertown, NY 13601 Directions

📞 (315) 786-6900

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday	7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Trash, furniture and construction debris: $148 a ton, $20 minimum
Skip the scale: prepaid bag stickers, $4 each
Recycling and appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers): free
Tires: $6 each (up to 20 in.); brush $20 a load
Cash, credit, debit or check

4.5 miles north of Watertown on Route 12. Closed on major holidays. Bags with stickers and recyclables use the one-way road on the right, before the scale house.

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What it costs

Item	Price
Prepaid garbage bag sticker (skips the scale)	$4 each
Residential trash, bulky items (furniture), construction debris	$148 a ton, $20 minimum
Electronics	$148 a ton, $20 minimum
Brush (branches only; residents only)	$20 a load
Tire, car or light truck up to 20 in.	$6 each
Recycling (cardboard, paper, plastic containers, tin)	Free
Scrap metal and large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, water heaters)	Free
Vehicle weigh only	$10

Stickers are sold at the transfer station and other vendors around the county. Commercial loads are $98 a ton.

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

How a visit works

If you're only bringing stickered bags or recyclables, take the one-way road on the right before the scale house to the recycling area and put stickered bags in Building #2. With bulky items in the load, weigh in first, unload the bulky items, weigh out and pay, then drop off any stickered bags or free items. Brush must be weighed in and out too. Call (315) 786-6900 on weekdays with questions.

Many Jefferson County towns also run their own small transfer stations for their own residents; the finder below shows them.

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Common questions

What are the Jefferson County Transfer Station hours?

Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on major holidays.

How much does the Jefferson County dump cost?

Trash, furniture and construction debris are $148 a ton with a $20 minimum, or use $4 prepaid stickers on bags of trash.

Who can use the Jefferson County Transfer Station?

All Jefferson County residents can use it for solid waste and recyclables.

Does Jefferson County take refrigerators?

Yes, free. Scrap metal and large appliances, including refrigerators, are accepted at no charge.

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