Medfield Transfer Station

Medfield Transfer Station is the town's spot for dropping off household trash and recyclables before it gets compacted and hauled elsewhere. Residents and small-scale local generators use it because it’s closer than driving to a distant landfill. Expect a working, no-frills facility rather than a polished customer center.

Drive up the access road and you'll see a small entrance booth and a weigh scale nearby; stops at both are common since transfer stations usually charge by weight. Pull up to the booth for directions, then follow signs and traffic flow to the unloading bays and recycling area; the recycling bins are typically clustered to one side. The site looks industrial - concrete pads, large compactors and transfer trailers - with roll-off containers for different loads. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busiest, so lines can form and maneuvering a trailer or big truck takes extra patience.