Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Butte Transfer Station

Butte Transfer Station is a transfer station in Palmer, AK, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and household hazardous waste. Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	17390 E Butte Rd, Palmer, AK 99645 Directions
County	Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Phone	(907) 861-7612
Website	matsu.gov
Hours	Tue, Fri, Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Fees	No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, batteries, motor oil, paint
Not accepted	commercial cardboard
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: matsu.gov, matsugov.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

At borough transfer stations the maximum load is 5 cubic yards, no single item may exceed 8 feet, and loads must be secured so nothing can blow, slide or bounce out (Borough Code 8.05.070). Brush, grass and leaves go in a separate pile where provided. Source

Before you go

Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other transfer stations nearby

Willow Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

15469 N Willow Station Rd, Willow · 9.7 mi · (907) 861-7615

Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 am to 5 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
Sutton Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

11065 N Crag Mountain Pl, Sutton · 9.7 mi · (907) 861-7613

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
Big Lake Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

13582 Hollywood Rd, Big Lake · 33 mi · (907) 861-7611

Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 am to 5 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Palmer Msb Central Landfill Landfill Verified

1201 N 49th State St, Palmer · 7.7 mi · (907) 861-7606

Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
Willow Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

15469 N Willow Station Rd, Willow · 9.7 mi · (907) 861-7615

Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 am to 5 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste

More in Matanuska-Susitna Borough

All 11 drop-off sites in Matanuska-Susitna Borough · Hazardous waste · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Alaska

Frequently asked questions

Where is Butte Transfer Station?

17390 E Butte Rd, Palmer, AK 99645.

What can I drop off at Butte Transfer Station?

Butte Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items and household hazardous waste. Not accepted: commercial cardboard.

Is Butte Transfer Station open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Call if you are hauling for a business.

When is Butte Transfer Station open?

Tue, Fri, Sat: 10 am to 5 pm.

What other transfer stations are near Butte Transfer Station?

Willow Transfer Station in Willow (9.7 mi), Sutton Transfer Station in Sutton (9.7 mi) and Big Lake Transfer Station in Big Lake (33 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Palmer?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Palmer Msb Central Landfill, about 7.7 miles away.

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