Canaan Dump Hours

Canaan Dump Hours and Essential Information

Canaan Transfer Station
124 Transfer Station Road
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-7952

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday & Thursday: 2 PM – 6 PM
• Wednesday & Friday: 7 AM – 11 AM
• Saturday: 8 AM – 2 PM
• Sunday & Monday: Closed

Fees

• Transfer Station Stickers or Annual Decal Updates: Available at the Canaan Town Office
• Items Needing Freon Removal (Refrigerators, Freezers, etc.): $10
• Microwaves: $5
• Television Sets, Computers, or Computer Monitors: $15
• Propane Tanks (20-pound): $1
• Propane Tanks (Larger): $10
• Tires (Passenger): $5 each
• Tires (Truck): $21 each
• Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes: 50¢ each

Special Collection Days

• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): Held several times per year. Check the town calendar for upcoming dates.
• Bulky Waste: Oversized furniture, construction debris, and other large items.

Rules and Regulations

• The Transfer Station is for Canaan and Orange residents only.
• Permits to use the facility are required.
• Recycling is encouraged to save on disposal costs.
• The Transfer Station is for household waste only. No commercial waste is permitted, but commercial recycling is allowed.
• Follow the directions of the Transfer Station Attendant at all times.
• Bulky waste like furniture, mattresses, and construction waste must go to the Lebanon Landfill unless you wait until the Town has a Bulky Waste Collection Day.
• No more than two cars side by side in front of the hopper!
• The next two cars wait at the first stop sign until the car in front of them has left the hopper area.

Recycling

• The Town of Canaan has a single stream of all recyclables.
• Materials taken include:
  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Metal cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
• NO SORTING BETWEEN PAPER AND CONTAINERS – SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING!

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

• Must be brought to the transfer station on advertised days.
• Items that are considered HHW include:
  • Batteries
  • Cleaning products
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
• No Commercial Waste – that means no hazardous waste that came from a business.
• Residents are eligible to bring in no more than 5 gallons or 40 pounds per collection day.
• Keep the hazardous waste in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER if at all possible.

Bulky Waste

• Oversized furniture like couches, chairs, beds, and tables: $25 per cubic yard
• Construction debris (NOT concrete, dirt, stone, or asphalt): $45 per cubic yard
• Asphalt shingles (higher rate): $75 per cubic yard
• Large individual items that usually can’t fit in our compactor: $25 per cubic yard
• Rugs, cushions, textiles, and mattresses: $25 per cubic yard
• Non-metal plumbing fixtures like tubs and toilets (plastic & ceramic): $50 per cubic yard
• CUBIC YARD IS 3’ by 3’ by 3’

Use of Lebanon Transfer Station

• Canaan residents wishing to use the Lebanon Solid Waste Facility must obtain a permit from the City of Lebanon.
• The permit can be obtained online at the following link: https://www.lebanonnh.gov/solid-waste/pages/residential-permits

Additional Information

• The Transfer Station Ordinance can be found here: https://www.canaannh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Transfer-Station-Ordinance.pdf
• The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Brochure can be found here: https://www.canaannh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Collection-Brochure.pdf
• The Printable Recycling Rules can be found here: https://www.canaannh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Printable-Recycling-Rules.pdf

Conclusion

The Canaan Transfer Station provides a convenient and affordable way for residents to dispose of their waste and recyclables. By following the rules and regulations, residents can help to keep the Transfer Station clean and safe for everyone.