Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Amherst, Massachusetts

📍 740 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
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About This Location

The Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center on Belchertown Road is the town's drop-off facility for residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury. It accepts a wide range of hard-to-recycle items, from electronics, batteries and appliances to mattresses, tires, scrap metal, textiles, building materials, yard waste and food waste. An annual vehicle sticker is required to use the station, and some materials carry an added disposal fee payable by cash or check at drop-off.

What Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Electronics (computers, TVs, CDs/DVDs) (Fee may apply)
✓ Batteries (automotive, button, rechargeable)
✓ Large and small appliances (Freon items may carry a fee)
✓ Mattresses (Fee may apply)
✓ Tires (Fee may apply)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Furniture
✓ Textiles (clothing, footwear, accessories)
✓ Building materials (windows, doors, cabinets)
✓ Fire extinguishers, mercury products, propane tanks
✓ Sharps (See town sharps/needle program)
✓ Yard waste (leaves, grass, non-woody prunings) (Leaves, grass and non-woody prunings are free; woody prunings carry a small fee)
✓ Wood, asphalt/brick/concrete, brush
✓ Food waste and shredded paper

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

Call the station or check the town website in advance; some items have restrictions and fees. Use is limited to Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury residents with a valid sticker.

Fees

  • Annual vehicle sticker — Required to use the station (amount set by the town)
  • Certain materials (e.g. electronics, mattresses, tires, woody prunings) — Added disposal fee, payable by cash or check at drop-off

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury residents and businesses only; an annual vehicle sticker is required. Item fees are paid by cash or check at the office

Programs & events

  • Yard waste composting — Leaves, grass clippings and non-woody prunings accepted for free; woody prunings under 12 inches diameter and 6 feet long for a small fee
  • Sharps and needles disposal — Town sharps/needle disposal program for safe medical-sharps drop-off

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the Amherst Transfer Station?

It is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM, and closed on major holidays. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Do I need a sticker to use the Amherst Transfer Station?

Yes. An annual vehicle sticker is required, and use is limited to residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury. The sticker helps cover the cost of transporting recycling and waste.

Which items cost extra at the Amherst Transfer Station?

Some materials such as electronics, mattresses, tires and woody prunings carry an added disposal fee, paid by cash or check at the office when you drop off.

Can I recycle electronics and TVs at the Amherst Transfer Station?

Yes. The station accepts computers, TVs and other electronics, along with batteries, appliances and mercury-containing items; a fee may apply to some electronics.

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Contact & Location

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Address
740 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
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Website
amherstma.gov
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City / State
Amherst, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-2 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8 AM-2 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM-2 PM
Sunday Closed

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