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Freetown Transfer Station
Freetown Transfer Station is a transfer station in Bristol County, MA, listed under Assonet. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. It is listed for household trash & bulky items and furniture & bulky items. Bristol County has 36 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 55 Howland Rd, Assonet, MA 02702 Directions |
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| County | Bristol County, MA |
| Phone | (508) 644-2403 |
| Website | freetownma.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed Mondays and holidays. In season (April to late October) the town sign (2023) and station page (2024) add longer Saturday hours (to 6 pm) and Sunday 8 am-noon. Gate closes 30 minutes before closing. Page shows conflicting hours; verify. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Current vehicle registration with Freetown address (tax bill or driver's license also listed on station page) |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: freetownma.gov, freetownma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Bristol County
- Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District (New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown) holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days at Crapo Hill; proof of residency and online sign-up required, limit 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Crapo Hill Landfill itself is closed to the public. Source
- Dighton, Berkley and Freetown transfer stations require a resident sticker and charge per-item fees for bulky goods, mattresses, TVs, tires and appliances. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Wed: 8 am to 4 pm Standard sticker (before May 1): $35.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Fiscal-year sticker: $30.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Globalcycle INC Transfer station
- Somerset Transfer Station Transfer station
- Raynham Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed: 8 am to 4 pm Standard sticker (before May 1): $35.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Bristol County
All 36 drop-off sites in Bristol County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Freetown Transfer Station?
55 Howland Rd, Assonet, MA 02702.
What can I drop off at Freetown Transfer Station?
Freetown Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items and furniture & bulky items.
Can non-residents use Freetown Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Current vehicle registration with Freetown address (tax bill or driver's license also listed on station page).
How much does it cost to dump at Freetown Transfer Station?
Resident sticker (first two per household): free; Additional sticker: $10. Bulky item fees are in a separate '2023 Transfer Station Fees' document (effective March 1, 2023) that was not read; amounts not recorded.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Freetown Transfer Station open?
Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays and holidays. In season (April to late October) the town sign (2023) and station page (2024) add longer Saturday hours (to 6 pm) and Sunday 8 am-noon. Gate closes 30 minutes before closing. Page shows conflicting hours; verify..
What other transfer stations are near Freetown Transfer Station?
Berkley Solid Waste & Recycling Facility in Berkley (4 mi), Dighton Transfer Station in Dighton (6.5 mi) and Globalcycle INC in Middleborough Center (7.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Assonet?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Berkley Solid Waste & Recycling Facility, about 4 miles away.
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