Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station
Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station is a transfer station in Shelter Island, NY, in Suffolk County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. We list 128 other drop-off sites in Suffolk County.
| Address | 34 N Menantic Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County, NY |
| Phone | (631) 749-1090 |
| Website | shelterislandtown.gov |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | mattresses, appliances |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: shelterislandtown.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Suffolk County
- Suffolk County has no county landfill or transfer stations; each town (Brookhaven, Islip, Babylon, Huntington, East Hampton, etc.) runs its own facility, usually with resident permits or proof of residency. NYS DEC lists Brookhaven (Yaphank), Huntington, Islip and Shelter Island as permitted HHW facilities. Source
- Brookhaven's town landfill takes residential loads only in non-commercial vehicles (car, single-axle trailer, pick-up, van). Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Westbrook Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon, Fri: 9 am to 1 pm …
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 7:30 am to 3:45 pm … Brush (no wood or limbs thicker than 4 in): $60/tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires
- Clinton Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Resident permit: $150.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 8 am to 4 pm Refrigerator: $10.00 per unitHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 11:30 am … Household trash (resident): $80 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
More in Suffolk County
All 129 drop-off sites in Suffolk County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New York
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station?
34 N Menantic Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station?
Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush and household hazardous waste. Not accepted: mattresses and appliances.
Is Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station open to the public?
As far as we know: public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
What other transfer stations are near Shelter Island Recycling Transfer Station?
Westbrook Transfer Station in Westbrook Center (17 mi), Old Saybrook Transfer Station in Old Saybrook (17 mi) and Old Lyme Transfer Station in Old Lyme (19 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Shelter Island?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Chester Transfer Station, about 23 miles away.
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