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About This Location

The Dalton Transfer Station on Whitefield Road is the municipal drop-off for residents of Dalton, New Hampshire. It uses a pay-as-you-throw system: household garbage must go in blue Town of Dalton bags, and glass, aluminum cans and batteries are collected for recycling. The station is open two days a week and charges posted fees for tires, furniture, appliances, TVs and demolition debris. Only material generated within the Town of Dalton may be brought here.

What Dalton NH Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, blue, amber, red) (Rinsed, no caps)
✓ Aluminum cans and pure aluminum items (Rinsed, not flattened)
✓ Batteries (household, car, truck)
✓ Household garbage (Only in blue Town of Dalton pay-as-you-throw bags)
✓ Tires, furniture, appliances/white goods, TVs and demolition debris (Posted per-item fees apply)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass

What they do not accept

Plastics, paper, newspaper and cardboard are not collected separately for recycling; under the current policy they must be placed in the blue pay-per-use bags with household waste. Only material collected within the Town of Dalton may be brought to the station.

Fees

  • Large trash bag roll — $17
  • Small trash bag roll — $11
  • Tires — $5-$75+ depending on type
  • Furniture — $3-$22
  • White goods / appliances — $5-$12
  • Televisions — $10-$35+
  • Demolition material — $35-$45 per load or $22 per yard

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Only materials collected within the limits of the Town of Dalton may be brought to the station. Cash is not accepted; pay by check or money order payable to Town of Dalton.

Programs & events

  • Pay-as-you-throw bag program — Household garbage must be placed in blue Town of Dalton bags sold at the Municipal Building and the Transfer Station.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Dalton Transfer Station hours?

The station on Whitefield Road is open Tuesdays from 12 to 5 and Saturdays from 8 to 5, and is closed the rest of the week.

What can I recycle at the Dalton Transfer Station?

Glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and pure aluminum items, and batteries are collected for recycling. Plastics, paper and cardboard currently must go in the blue pay-as-you-throw bags with household trash.

Do I need special bags for trash in Dalton?

Yes. Only household garbage in blue Town of Dalton bags may be put in the dumpster. Large bag rolls are $17 and small rolls are $11, sold at the Municipal Building and the station.

How do I get rid of a mattress, TV or appliance in Dalton?

Bulky items are accepted for posted fees, for example furniture $3-$22, white goods $5-$12 and TVs $10-$35 or more. Note that cash is not accepted; pay by check or money order to the Town of Dalton.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Dalton Nh Transfer Station, Whitfield Road, Dalton, NH 03598
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City / State
Dalton, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12 PM-5 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM-5 PM
Sunday Closed