Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Danvers Transfer Station

You will find Danvers Transfer Station in Danvers, MA. It is a transfer station in Essex County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 48 drop-off sites we list in Essex County.

Address	East Coast Road (Covanta Scale House), Danvers, MA 01923 Directions
County	Essex County, MA
Phone	(978) 774-5172
Website	danversma.gov
Hours	Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Must enter by 3:45 PM. Closed Sunday. Holiday closures not listed on the page.
Fees	Household trash and misc. metal $0.17 per pound TVs, monitors, appliances, furniture, tires and other bulky items $50 each Yard waste sticker (per year) $15 Yard waste pass (commercial plate, up to 4 per year) $10 each Trash rate effective July 1, 2026.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Proof of Danvers residency; yard waste only from the residence on driver's license and registration
Access	Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries
Not accepted	construction debris, masonry, stumps, sweepings, excavated materials, yard waste from outside danvers, alkaline batteries (put in regular trash)
Payment	credit card, debit card

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

Rules in Essex County

Essex County, MA has no county government; transfer stations are run by individual cities and towns and generally require a resident sticker or proof of residency. Source
Lynn offers curbside bulk pickup for $20 per item by calling the Capitol Waste Lynn Hotline at 855-533-3400. Source

Before you go

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

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Bedford Compost Site Compost & yard waste site

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Hours: Wed 8 am to 1 pm, Sat 8 am to 1 pm

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More in Essex County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Danvers Transfer Station?

East Coast Road (Covanta Scale House), Danvers, MA 01923. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Danvers Transfer Station?

Danvers Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: construction debris, masonry, stumps, sweepings, excavated materials and yard waste from outside danvers.

Can non-residents use Danvers Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of Danvers residency; yard waste only from the residence on driver's license and registration.

How much does it cost to dump at Danvers Transfer Station?

Household trash and misc. metal: $0.17 per pound; TVs, monitors, appliances, furniture, tires and other bulky items: $50 each; Yard waste sticker (per year): $15; Yard waste pass (commercial plate, up to 4 per year): $10 each. Trash rate effective July 1, 2026.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Danvers Transfer Station open?

Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Must enter by 3:45 PM. Closed Sunday. Holiday closures not listed on the page..

What other transfer stations are near Danvers Transfer Station?

Allied Waste Systems Dba in Peabody (3.3 mi), Middleton Transfer Station in Middleton (3.5 mi) and Marblehead Transfer Station in Marblehead (5.3 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Danvers?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Cambridge Recycling Center, about 16 miles away.

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