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Acton Transfer Station
Acton Transfer Station is a transfer station in Acton, MA, in Middlesex County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 66 drop-off sites we list in Middlesex County.
| Address | 193 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720 Directions |
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| County | Middlesex County, MA |
| Phone | (978) 929-7742 |
| Website | actonma.gov |
| Hours | We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead. |
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| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: actonma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Middlesex County
- Middlesex County has no county solid waste service; each town runs its own transfer station, usually restricted to residents with an annual sticker (e.g. Acton, Sudbury, Wayland, Littleton, Marlborough). Source
- Lowell holds household hazardous waste days for residents; unsorted HHW fees are $95 per load (25 lbs or 25 gal), $60 per half-load, $43 per small load. Source
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- 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.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Carlisle Transfer Station Transfer station
- Boxborough Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Tue-Thu: 12 pm to 7 pm … Annual sticker, first: $165.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hudson Transfer Station Transfer station
- Lincoln Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Bedford Compost Site Compost & yard waste siteHours: Wed 8 am to 1 pm, Sat 8 am to 1 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
- Hours: Tue-Thu: 12 pm to 7 pm … Annual sticker, first: $165.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Middlesex County
All 66 drop-off sites in Middlesex County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Acton Transfer Station?
193 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA 01720. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Acton Transfer Station?
Acton Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses.
Can non-residents use Acton Transfer Station?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Acton Transfer Station?
Sticker, first (resident): $127; Sticker, second: $15; Sticker, senior 65+: $15; Recycling-only sticker: $25. Sticker prices valid September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.. Source checked October 2026.
What other transfer stations are near Acton Transfer Station?
Carlisle Transfer Station in Carlisle (5.6 mi), Boxborough Transfer Station in Boxborough (6.6 mi) and Littleton Transfer Station in Littleton (7.4 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Acton?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Bedford Compost Site, about 7.1 miles away.
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