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Pelham Transfer Station is the town transfer station in Pelham, NH used mainly by residents dropping off household trash and recyclables. It’s the sort of place people bring smaller loads instead of driving to a distant landfill, and town permits are commonly required in New Hampshire.
Expect a modest-scale municipal facility with an entrance booth and a drive-in area where vehicles pull up to sort or drop items. There is typically a scale and compacting equipment on site since trash is consolidated and hauled elsewhere, and recycling containers are usually grouped nearby. Lines build up on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so traffic can get slow. The site looks utilitarian - paved lanes, signage, and a few large containers and compactors rather than landscaped grounds.
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Before You Go
- Bring the town transfer-station permit or sticker that Pelham (and many NH towns) asks for - it’s commonly checked at the booth.
- Separate recyclables from trash before getting to the gate so unloading goes quicker; having items staged in the truck bed or trunk saves everyone time.
- Try to go on a weekday or early in the morning to avoid weekend backups, and be prepared to wait in line during peak seasons like spring cleanup.
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