Douglas MA Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a resident of Douglas, MA, looking for information on the town’s dump hours and regulations? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details you need to know about the Douglas Transfer Station.

Transfer Station Location and Hours

The Douglas Transfer Station is located at 9 Riedell Road, Douglas, MA 01516. The facility is open to the public on the following days and times:

• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Permits and Fees

To use the Douglas Transfer Station, residents must purchase an annual permit. Permits are valid from March 1st to March 1st of the following year. The cost of a permit is as follows:

• Transfer Station Permit: $200
• Senior Citizen Transfer Permit (65 years or older): $100

Permits can be purchased at the Board of Health Office located at 29 Depot Street, Douglas, MA 01516. Cash or check is accepted.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Items

The Douglas Transfer Station accepts a wide range of household waste, including:

• Trash in bags
• Recyclables (glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, metal cans)
• Electronics (computers, TVs, laptops)
• Metal items (stoves, washers, dryers)
• Wood (in small amounts)
• Mattresses
• Couches
• Stuffed chairs

The following items are not accepted at the Transfer Station:

• Compost
• Oil
• 55-gallon drums or tanks
• Auto parts
• Tires
• Chemicals or hazardous waste
• Refrigerators or freezers
• Ammunition or explosives
• Medications
• Batteries
• Mercury items

Other Important Information

• Children under the age of 12 must remain in the vehicle while at the Transfer Station.
• Permits must be affixed to the driver’s side windshield in the lower corner.
• The amount of trash brought to the Transfer Station will be monitored to prevent excessive disposal.
• The Transfer Station Attendants have the right to refuse any item deemed unacceptable.

For more information on the Douglas Transfer Station, please visit the town’s website at https://douglas-ma.gov/265/Transfer-Station or call the Board of Health at (508) 476-3742.