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Amherst Transfer Station
You will find Amherst Transfer Station in Amherst, MA. It is a transfer station in Hampshire County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Hampshire County has 23 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 740 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hampshire County, MA |
| Phone | (413) 259-3049 |
| Website | recyclesmartma.org |
| Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 2 pm Call ahead to confirm hours and accepted materials. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries |
| Operator | Town of Amherst |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: recyclesmartma.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Hampshire County
- Hampshire County has no county-run dump; each town runs its own transfer station, and most require a resident permit or sticker. Northampton's stations are for Northampton residents only and need a vehicle permit ($75 per fiscal year, effective 7/1/25) plus proof of residency. Source
- Northampton: all loads must be secured and are subject to the city's load covering ordinances. 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.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Umass Intermediate Processing Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Belchertown Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Leverett Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hadley Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hatfield Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat: 7 am to 3:45 pm Vehicle permit (per fiscal year): $75Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 8 am to 2:50 pm Transfer Station permit (also covers compost facility): $30Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Hampshire County
All 23 drop-off sites in Hampshire County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amherst Transfer Station?
740 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Amherst Transfer Station?
Amherst Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses.
Can non-residents use Amherst Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only.
When is Amherst Transfer Station open?
Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 2 pm. Call ahead to confirm hours and accepted materials..
What other transfer stations are near Amherst Transfer Station?
Umass Intermediate Processing Facility in Amherst (3.4 mi), Belchertown Transfer Station in Belchertown (5.1 mi) and Leverett Transfer Station in Leverett (5.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Amherst?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Northampton Transfer Station, about 9.3 miles away.
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