Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Harvard Transfer Station
You will find Harvard Transfer Station in Harvard, MA. It is a transfer station in Worcester County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 73 other drop-off sites in Worcester County.
| Address | 47 Depot Road, Harvard, MA 01451 Directions |
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| County | Worcester County, MA |
| Phone | (978) 456-4130 |
| Website | harvard-ma.gov |
| Hours | Wed: 7:30 am to 11:30 am Sat: 8 am to 2 pm |
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| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Payment | cash |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: harvard-ma.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Worcester County
- Most Worcester County transfer stations are town-run and open to residents only with an annual sticker or permit; many require official pay-as-you-throw bags. Source
- Worcester city residents with proof of residency can bring bulk waste by appointment to the Residential Drop-Off Center at 1065 Millbury St; household hazardous waste only on scheduled appointment days, about four free events a year. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Boxborough Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ayer Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Hours: Tue-Thu: 12 pm to 7 pm … Annual sticker, first: $165.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Bolton Transfer Station Transfer station
- Waste Management Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Thu: 12 pm to 7 pm … Annual sticker, first: $165.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Sticker, first (resident): $127Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harvard Transfer Station?
47 Depot Road, Harvard, MA 01451. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Harvard Transfer Station?
Harvard Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items.
Can non-residents use Harvard Transfer Station?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Harvard Transfer Station?
Resident sticker (2 stickers): $140; Senior resident sticker (60+): $130; 15-gallon bag: $2 per bag (roll of 5 $10); 33-gallon bag: $4 per bag (roll of 5 $20). Effective July 1, 2026; sticker valid July 1 to June 30.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Harvard Transfer Station open?
Wed: 7:30 am to 11:30 am; Sat: 8 am to 2 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Harvard Transfer Station?
Boxborough Transfer Station in Boxborough (2.8 mi), Ayer Transfer Station in Ayer (3.3 mi) and Littleton Transfer Station in Littleton (4.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Harvard?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Littleton Transfer Station, about 4.5 miles away.
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