Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Williamstown Transfer Station
Williamstown Transfer Station is a transfer station in Williamstown, MA, in Berkshire County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 33 drop-off sites we list in Berkshire County.
| Address | 671 Simonds Road, Williamstown, MA 01267 Directions |
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| County | Berkshire County, MA |
| Phone | (413) 458-5159 |
| Website | williamstownma.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Fri: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Current transfer station sticker on the driver's side window (or a temporary permit); digital confirmations are not accepted |
| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Appliances, motor oil |
| Not accepted | household hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, car batteries, glass containers |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: williamstownma.gov, williamstownma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Berkshire County
- Most Berkshire towns run their own transfer stations for residents only, and many require a yearly vehicle sticker plus bag tags or stickers on trash bags (pay-as-you-throw). Check your own town's rules before you go. Source
- Household hazardous waste is collected at announced events run by the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District (413-743-8208); pre-registration was required for the April 2026 event. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Tam Materials Recovery Facility - Pownal Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronics
- North Adams Transfer Station Transfer station
- Pownal Transfer Station Transfer station
- Stamford Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronics
- Adams Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Casella Bennington Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Town of Sand Lake Convenience Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
More in Berkshire County
All 33 drop-off sites in Berkshire County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Williamstown Transfer Station?
671 Simonds Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Williamstown Transfer Station?
Williamstown Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: household hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, car batteries and glass containers.
Can non-residents use Williamstown Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Current transfer station sticker on the driver's side window (or a temporary permit); digital confirmations are not accepted.
How much does it cost to dump at Williamstown Transfer Station?
Station sticker, primary vehicle (per year): $120; Station sticker, each secondary vehicle: $20; Temporary sticker: $20 per month; Trash bag tag (one per 15 gal): $2 each, $10 per sheet of 5. Fees from the town's transfer station brochure dated July 2025. Call for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Williamstown Transfer Station open?
Tue-Fri: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sat: 7 am to 3 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays..
What other transfer stations are near Williamstown Transfer Station?
Tam Materials Recovery Facility - Pownal in Pownal (2.9 mi), North Adams Transfer Station in North Adams (5.3 mi) and Pownal Transfer Station in Pownal (6.1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Williamstown?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Casella Bennington Transfer Station, about 13 miles away.
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