Dumps NearbyCompost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Beacon
Beacon is a compost and yard waste site in Beacon, NY, in Dutchess County. It is privately operated. Private compost and yard waste sites generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 30 drop-off sites we list in Dutchess County.
| Address | 90 - 96 Dennings Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County, NY |
| Phone | (845) 831-4390 |
| Website | dutchessny.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu, Sat: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries |
| Operator | Town of Beacon |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dutchessny.gov, dutchessny.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Dutchess County
- Most Dutchess County transfer stations are run by the individual town or city, with their own hours, permits and prices; the county lists no dollar fees, so call the station before you go. Source
- The Clinton, Hyde Park and LaGrange transfer stations closed as of January 1, 2023. Source
- The City of Poughkeepsie transfer station on Howard Street is listed by the county as temporarily closed due to fire damage. Source
Before you go
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- West Hook Sand & Gravel Compost & yard waste siteConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Tri - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Moriarty Services/Custom Compost Compost & yard waste site
- AK Farms Compost & yard waste site
- Hurds Farm Compost Compost & yard waste site
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Solid waste, per ton: $135.15Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Wappinger (T) TS Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
More in Dutchess County
All 30 drop-off sites in Dutchess County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · New York
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beacon?
90 - 96 Dennings Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Beacon?
Beacon is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances.
Can non-residents use Beacon?
No, it is for residents only.
When is Beacon open?
Tue, Thu, Sat: 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Beacon?
West Hook Sand & Gravel in Merritt Park (6.9 mi), Tri - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility in Wappingers Falls (8.8 mi) and Moriarty Services/Custom Compost in Milton (12 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Beacon?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Orange County Transfer Station #2 - Citizens Drop-Off Area, about 4.7 miles away.
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