Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Marlborough Drop - Off Facility
Marlborough Drop - Off Facility is a transfer station in Middlesex County, MA, listed under Marlborough. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Middlesex County has 66 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 856 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA 01752 Directions |
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| County | Middlesex County, MA |
| Phone | (508) 624-6910 |
| Website | marlborough-ma.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Entrance closes 4:55 p.m.; permits issued until 4:45 p.m.; swap shack closes 4:00 p.m. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Massachusetts driver's license and vehicle registration (new residents: utility bill) |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries, motor oil |
| Not accepted | construction debris, commercial waste, yard waste in plastic bags |
| Payment | check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: marlborough-ma.gov, marlborough-ma.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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Post Road Transfer & Recycling Facility Transfer station
- Hudson Transfer Station Transfer station
- Southborough Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Transfer station sticker: $180 per year (+$25 each additional vehicle)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue: 8 am to 4 pm … Permit (FY2024): $165.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Transfer station sticker: $180 per year (+$25 each additional vehicle)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Sticker, first (resident): $127Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 Marlborough Drop - Off Facility?
856 Boston Post Rd, Marlborough, MA 01752. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Marlborough Drop - Off Facility?
Marlborough Drop - Off Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: construction debris, commercial waste and yard waste in plastic bags.
Can non-residents use Marlborough Drop - Off Facility?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Massachusetts driver's license and vehicle registration (new residents: utility bill).
How much does it cost to dump at Marlborough Drop - Off Facility?
Permit Tier One (6 bulk items, 50 kitchen trash bags): $50; Tier Two (10 bulk items total): $150 overall; Tier Three (14 bulk items total): $250 overall; Tier Four (18 bulk items total): $350 overall. Seniors 65+ and disabled veterans: no fee for base tier. Current year not stated.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Marlborough Drop - Off Facility open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm. Entrance closes 4:55 p.m.; permits issued until 4:45 p.m.; swap shack closes 4:00 p.m..
What other transfer stations are near Marlborough Drop - Off Facility?
Post Road Transfer & Recycling Facility in Marlborough (< 1 mi), Hudson Transfer Station in Hudson (4.1 mi) and Southborough Transfer Station in Southborough (4.6 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Marlborough?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Sudbury Transfer & Recycling Center, about 5.6 miles away.
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