Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Needham Transfer Station
You will find Needham Transfer Station in Needham, MA. It is a transfer station in Norfolk 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, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 38 drop-off sites we list in Norfolk County.
| Address | 1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 Directions |
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| County | Norfolk County, MA |
| Phone | (781) 455-7568 |
| Website | needhamma.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Wed, Thu: 7 am to 4 pm Fri: 7 am to 12 pm Sat: 7 am to 4 pm Closed Sun and Mon. Page lists a Veterans Day (Nov 11) closure and Leaf Sundays Nov 2-30 (10:00-16:00, residents only), which look like the 2025 season; confirm current year. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Current Needham RTS sticker on vehicle window (from Treasurer's Office, Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave) |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, tvs, batteries, textiles, paint, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, recycling |
| Not accepted | trash without yellow bag, textiles in trash, mattresses in trash, scrap metal with batteries inside |
| Payment | check, credit card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: needhamma.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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Dover Transfer Station Transfer station
- Brookline Transfer Station Transfer station
- Sherborn Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Wed: 7 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- 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 Needham Transfer Station?
1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Needham Transfer Station?
Needham Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: trash without yellow bag, textiles in trash, mattresses in trash and scrap metal with batteries inside.
Can non-residents use Needham Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Current Needham RTS sticker on vehicle window (from Treasurer's Office, Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave).
How much does it cost to dump at Needham Transfer Station?
Scale rate (bulky waste, clean-outs): $220 per ton; Minimum charge: $30; Commercial mattress: $40. Scale rate effective July 1, 2024. Resident sticker free. Household trash requires yellow pay-as-you-throw bags (price not listed). Fees for tires, appliances, TVs not stated.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Needham Transfer Station open?
Tue, Wed, Thu: 7 am to 4 pm; Fri: 7 am to 12 pm; Sat: 7 am to 4 pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Page lists a Veterans Day (Nov 11) closure and Leaf Sundays Nov 2-30 (10:00-16:00, residents only), which look like the 2025 season; confirm current year..
What other transfer stations are near Needham Transfer Station?
Wellesley Transfer Station in Wellesley (1.3 mi), Dover Transfer Station in Dover (3.5 mi) and Brookline Transfer Station in Brookline (5.2 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Needham?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Wellesley Transfer Station, about 1.3 miles away.
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