Town of Barnstable Transfer Station Recycling Center

The Town of Barnstable Transfer Station Recycling Center in Marstons Mills is the local spot residents use to drop off recyclables and divert things from the trash. People from Barnstable bring household recyclables and items that don't belong at curbside pickup. It feels like the sort of municipal place neighbors use when doing a big cleanout or regular recycling run.

Drive up to a clearly marked entrance with an attendant booth and a scale close by; vehicles usually stop there before proceeding into the site. Pull-up lanes lead to large outdoor containers and bays where paper, cardboard, glass, metal and many plastics are separated, while there are often separate areas for electronics, textiles or bulk items. The site is laid out for drive-up drop-offs so expect to park, unload to the appropriate container, then drive back past the scale on the way out. Weekends and spring cleanup times get noticeably busy, so lines and a bit of traffic are common.