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Gardner Transfer Station
Gardner Transfer Station is a transfer station in Worcester County, MA, listed under Gardner. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 74 drop-off sites we list in Worcester County.
| Address | 744 West Street, Gardner, MA 01440 Directions |
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| County | Worcester County, MA |
| Phone | (978) 630-4013 |
| Website | gardner-ma.gov |
| Hours | Wed-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm Sat: 7 am to 1 pm Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Resident sticker; driver's license and vehicle registration to buy it |
| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, motor oil, paint |
| Payment | card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: gardner-ma.gov, gardnerk12.org. 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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Manca Brothers, Inc. Transfer station
- South Ash Trash Transfer station
- Ashburnham Transfer Station Transfer station
- Phillipston Transfer Station Transfer station
- Winchendon Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
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
- Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 2 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
More in Worcester County
All 74 drop-off sites in Worcester County · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gardner Transfer Station?
744 West Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Gardner Transfer Station?
Gardner Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: commercial waste, motor oil and paint.
Can non-residents use Gardner Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Resident sticker; driver's license and vehicle registration to buy it.
How much does it cost to dump at Gardner Transfer Station?
Resident sticker (July 1 to June 30): $30; Non-resident property owner 1-day pass: $10; Mattress or box spring: $25 per item; Bulk item (appliance, TV, upholstered furniture, small engine): $20 per item. Fee schedule effective July 1, 2025 per transfer station page; amounts from city fee page with no stated date.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Gardner Transfer Station open?
Wed-Fri: 9 am to 3 pm; Sat: 7 am to 1 pm. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun..
What other transfer stations are near Gardner Transfer Station?
Manca Brothers, Inc. in Gardner (1.4 mi), South Ash Trash in Ashburnham (4.5 mi) and Ashburnham Transfer Station in Ashburnham (5.1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Gardner?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Littleton Transfer Station, about 25 miles away.
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