Glendale Road Transfer Station

A local transfer station on Glendale Road in Florence used by Northampton residents to drop off household throwaways and recyclables. It’s the place where loads get compacted and hauled off to a landfill, so it’s more convenient than driving all the way out of town. People stopping by range from homeowners with a carload to small trailers from weekend projects.

Drive up to an entrance area with a booth and a lane for vehicles; there’s usually a scale where trucks and heavier loads are weighed so expect to stop twice if bringing a larger load. The site feels industrial-large concrete pits or compaction areas, piles of sorted material, and a handful of roll-off containers. Recycling drop-off bins are typically grouped together off to one side, while bulk or mixed loads go to another area for tipping. Weekends, especially spring cleanup weekends, tend to be busy and there can be a line to get through the gate.