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Transfer Station
Republic Services Howard Transfer Station
66 Norfolk Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1946Republic Services Howard Transfer Station on Norfolk Ave in Roxbury is a transfer station that locals use when hauling trash or recycling that’s too big for the curb. Neighbors, small contractors, and anyone with a car or pickup come here since the actual landfill is farther away.
Drive up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to stop so the truck can direct you - the site has a clear drive-in lane and a scale area that vehicles pass over. Loads are typically compacted and sent out on larger trucks, so expect piles of loose and compacted material and large roll-off-style containers. Recycling drop-offs are nearby the entrance and other dumpsters are spread along the working floor; trucks and forklifts move around, so take care when walking between piles.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring items already separated as best as possible; many Massachusetts facilities expect materials to be sorted before tipping.
- Pull into the approach lane slowly and have paperwork or loose items contained so staff can process vehicles quickly.
- Avoid weekends if possible - traffic and wait times are noticeably longer during spring cleanup and Saturdays.
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