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Wellesley Transfer Station
Wellesley Transfer Station is a transfer station in Norfolk County, MA, listed under Wellesley. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. We list 37 other drop-off sites in Norfolk County.
| Address | 169 Great Plain Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02482 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County, MA |
| Phone | (781) 235-7600 |
| Website | wellesleyma.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm Thu-Sat: 7 am to 3:45 pm Sun: 10 am to 3 pm Closed on major holidays (New Year, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Reusable Area: Wed 7-11, Thu-Sat 7-15. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: RDF sticker, applied for online through the town's Viewpoint Cloud link |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, recycling, paint |
| Operator | Town of Wellesley |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wellesleyma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Norfolk County
- Norfolk County towns run their own transfer stations; access normally requires a town-issued vehicle sticker for residents (Braintree, Needham, Medfield, Wellesley all use stickers). Source
- Many towns share household hazardous waste days; a resident of one town may need a voucher or visitor form to attend another town's event (e.g. Walpole residents pay $10 for a voucher to attend another community's event). Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu: 7 am to 4 pm … Scale rate (bulky waste, clean-outs): $220 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Dover Transfer Station Transfer station
- Sherborn Transfer Station Transfer station
- Brookline Transfer Station Transfer station
- Weston Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu: 7 am to 4 pm … Scale rate (bulky waste, clean-outs): $220 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Norfolk County
All 38 drop-off sites in Norfolk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wellesley Transfer Station?
169 Great Plain Avenue, Wellesley, MA 02482. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Wellesley Transfer Station?
Wellesley Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste.
Can non-residents use Wellesley Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: RDF sticker, applied for online through the town's Viewpoint Cloud link.
When is Wellesley Transfer Station open?
Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm; Thu-Sat: 7 am to 3:45 pm; Sun: 10 am to 3 pm. Closed on major holidays (New Year, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Reusable Area: Wed 7-11, Thu-Sat 7-15..
What other transfer stations are near Wellesley Transfer Station?
Needham Transfer Station in Needham (1.3 mi), Dover Transfer Station in Dover (4.7 mi) and Sherborn Transfer Station in Sherborn (5.2 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Wellesley?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Needham Transfer Station, about 1.3 miles away.
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