Find Out Danvers MA Dump Hours and Waste Disposal Information

Are you a resident of Danvers, MA, looking for information on dump hours and waste disposal services? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know.

Danvers Transfer Station Hours and Location

The Danvers Transfer Station is located at East Coad Road, Covanta Scale House, Danvers, MA 01923. It is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 4 pm. However, users must enter by 3:45 pm to ensure enough time for waste disposal. The Transfer Station is closed on Sundays.

Acceptable Materials and Fees

The Danvers Transfer Station accepts various types of waste, including:

• Household trash: $0.13 per pound (effective April 1, 2023)
• Miscellaneous metal: $0.13 per pound (effective April 1, 2023)
• Televisions, computer monitors, appliances, furniture, tires, and other bulky items: $50 fee
• Mercury-bearing products (fluorescent lights, thermostats, thermometers, etc.), button batteries, rechargeable batteries, empty propane tanks, and American Flags: Free of charge
• Yard waste:
  • Residents or property owners with a passenger plate: $15 sticker
  • Residents with a commercial plate: up to four $10 single-use passes

Universal Waste Shed

The Transfer Station also operates a Universal Waste Shed that accepts the following items:

• Mercury-bearing products (fluorescent lights, thermostats, thermometers, etc.)
• Button batteries
• Rechargeable batteries
• Empty propane tanks
• American Flags

Residents can bring these items to the Universal Waste Shed during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 4 pm (users must enter by 3:45 pm).

Yard Waste Drop-Off

The Transfer Station accepts yard waste, including brush and leaves/grass clippings. To dispose of yard waste, residents must purchase a sticker or pass:

• Residents or property owners with a passenger plate: $15 sticker
• Residents with a commercial plate: up to four $10 single-use passes

Stickers and passes can be purchased at the Clerk’s Office in Town Hall, the Business Division at 2 Burroughs Street, or online. Proof of Danvers residency or ownership is required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

For safety reasons, the Danvers Transfer Station has implemented a “Universal Precaution Policy” regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All customers/residents are required to bring their own PPE, which includes a hard hat and safety vest, while on-site. Residents will only be allowed entrance to the trash building if they have their own PPE.

Additional Information

• For more information on the Danvers Transfer Station, visit the official website: https://www.danversma.gov/405/Transfer-Station
• For trash and recycling information, including curbside collection schedules and guidelines, visit: https://www.danversma.gov/378/Trash-and-Recycling
• To schedule a bulky item pickup, call 978-777-0001 x3011 or email the Danvers DPW.

By following these guidelines and adhering to the established hours of operation, residents of Danvers, MA, can effectively dispose of their waste and contribute to maintaining a clean and healthy community.