Department of Public Works

Small city Department of Public Works yard at 21 James St used by Medford residents for household trash and recycling drops. Neighbors bring everything from carloads after a cleanout to the usual weekly bags. It feels like a municipal lot rather than a commercial transfer station-practical and a bit utilitarian.

Pull into a simple paved entrance and follow signs toward unloading areas; expect parking for backing a truck or pulling up with a trailer. Many municipal yards have a small entrance booth and a scale where vehicles stop before and after unloading, so be prepared to slow down and wait a moment. There are separate piles or containers for different materials, and the site is mostly open with concrete pads and roll-off bins. Weekends and spring cleanup times often see a lineup of cars and trucks, so there can be a bit of waiting.