New Salem Town Transfer Station

A small town transfer station used by New Salem residents for dropping off household trash and recyclables. It’s the kind of place people go when hauling a trunk load or clearing out the garage, and the waste is compacted on site then trucked out to a distant landfill.

At a transfer station like this, expect a single entrance with an attendant booth and a spot to pull up and unload. Loads are usually weighed and compacted before being shipped out, so plan for a brief stop to check in and then another stop if there's a scale. The site looks utilitarian - bays, compactors, and separate containers for recyclables - and weekend lines can form, especially during spring cleanup. In Massachusetts, bring materials already sorted where required and be prepared for a banned-items list at the gate.