Location 740 Belchertown Rd. Amherst, MA 01002

Hours Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

About the Transfer Station
The Town of Amherst operates a Transfer Station and Recycling Center, which serves as a collection point for trash and recyclable items for authorized residents of Amherst, Pelham, and Shutesbury.  All items accumulated at the Transfer Station are moved to other locations such as the materials recycling facility in Springfield, a local landfill, or a licensed hazardous waste disposal facility.

Vehicle Sticker
Use of the Transfer Station requires the purchase of an annual Vehicle Sticker. The Vehicle Sticker fee contributes to the costs of transporting recycling and waste and the many Transfer Station services.

Exemption
UMASS, Amherst College, and Hampshire College students are exempted from the sticker requirement by presenting valid student identification.

Disposal/Recycling Fees
Certain materials require an additional fee to cover a portion of the disposal or recycling cost. Fees are payable by cash or check at the Transfer Station Office at the time of drop-off. A complete list of fees (PDF) can be found at the Transfer Station or at the Department of Public Works.