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Northfield Transfer Station is the local transfer station on Caldwell Road that most Northfield residents use to drop off household trash and recyclables. People from town and nearby areas swing by when they don’t want to haul stuff all the way to a distant landfill. Massachusetts residents should remember the state’s strict recycling requirements and be ready to separate materials as needed.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop there before driving into the main yard. There's usually a scale and a spot where vehicles pause to be directed-loads get compacted and then trucked out to another landfill. Recycling bins and containers are typically grouped in one section, with bulky items and drop-off chutes in another part of the lot. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up so expect a line at peak times.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already separated into recyclables and trash; Massachusetts rules often require separation and it speeds things up.
- Arrive with loose items secured-loose trash or a tarp flapping in the wind can slow the process and is a hassle at the scale.
- Have paperwork or town ID handy if the booth asks for proof of residency, and allow extra time on weekend mornings.
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