Transfer Station

Manchester Transfer Station

201 Pine St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

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A small transfer station used by Manchester-by-the-Sea residents to drop off household trash and recyclables before it gets compacted and trucked out. Locals use it when hauling loads that are too big for curbside pickup or when making a quick trip to avoid driving to a distant landfill.

Drive up to a single entry point with a low booth and a visible scale nearby; expect to stop briefly at both the inbound and outbound lanes like at other transfer stations. There are concrete tipping areas and large compactors where material is taken after dropping it off. Recycling containers are typically grouped off to one side, and sorting is enforced because Massachusetts has strict recycling rules. Weekends, especially spring cleanup days, can get backed up with a line of pickup trucks and trailers.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Manchester-by-the-Sea
State Massachusetts
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Before You Go

  • Sort paper, glass, metal, and plastics into separate piles before pulling in - that saves time and helps meet the state’s recycling expectations.
  • Secure loose items in the bed or back of the vehicle and cover them if possible; loose debris slows unloading and can make a mess for the next person.
  • Avoid the busiest weekend windows if possible; an early weekday or mid-afternoon trip usually moves faster for small loads.

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