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Barnstable, MA transfer station guide

The Barnstable Transfer Station is on Flint Street in Marstons Mills and is run by the Town of Barnstable DPW Solid Waste Division. It uses license plate recognition for annual permits, and passenger vehicles without a permit can pay per bag.

Last checked against official town sources on November 8, 2026. Confirm anything important with the town.

Operating hours

Published hours, seasonal confirmation needed

Call before you go: 508-420-2258

Hours as of November 8, 2026 (New York time). Operating hours only: sticker-office hours, pass-sale periods and pass validity are listed under “How to buy a pass”. We do not show an “open now” indicator because holiday closures and real-time status are not reliably known.

Published schedule — confirm before visiting
DaysHours
Every day7:30 am – 3:30 pm

All published schedules

As posted by the town Verified from official source

Regular schedule (posted by the town)

Every day
7:30 am – 3:30 pm

The town’s pages say “Open 7 days a week” and give no season, effective dates or last-updated date.

Holiday closures: Closed on all holidays. The Solid Waste page does not list the dates. It may also close in weather emergencies.

We found no seasonal or off-season hours on the pages we could read. The main town website’s hours page (barnstable.gov) was blocked by human verification, so it was not checked.

Source: Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees) (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com); Town of Barnstable DPW — Contact Us (transfer station address, phone, hours) (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com)

A search-result snippet for the town’s main-site hours page listed specific holiday closures, but that page could not be opened (see the still-to-confirm list), so none are listed here.

Hours last checked: November 8, 2026 against the official source (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com). Next routine review: December 8, 2026.

How to buy a pass

Verified from official source

Buy online through the town’s sticker portal, or mail in the application. Two permits per household.

Buy online (official town portal) (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com) Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com)

These links leave CapeCodTrash.com and go to official town websites. We never take payment, and nothing is bought through us.

Annual transfer station permit (residential)
First permit$410
Covers eight 30-gallon bags of household trash per week plus basic recyclables.
Second permit$40
Two permits per household at most. Permits cannot be transferred.
Low-income permit$100
Income limits apply; the town publishes a 2026–2027 application and limits.
Proof of residency$1
Listed under the permit fees without explanation.
ValidFees are listed as effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The page does not state the permit’s own start and end dates.
At the gateLicense plate recognition, which replaced the physical sticker effective May 1, 2024. If you use a different vehicle or your plate changes, call the transfer station at 508-420-2258.

The portal lists the first (“primary vehicle”) permit at $410 and the second at $40, matching the DPW page.

Ways to buy

  • Online through the town’s portal.
  • By mail: complete the application form linked on the DPW page and mail it. Payment instructions for mail-in applications were not readable.

What you need

  • A valid, legible vehicle registration. All purchases require it.
  • Year-round residents: the registration.
  • Renters and tenants: proof of year-round residency, such as a year-round lease.
  • Trust-held property: the trust pages showing the property address and trustee names.
  • Leased vehicles: the front page of the lease, unless the registration lists your name.
  • Business vehicles: a business, credit or pay card, or a paystub showing your name and the business name.
  • Recently purchased property: a valid registration plus a purchase and sale agreement or quitclaim deed.

When the pass starts working

No physical sticker is issued; the station reads your license plate. The pages we read do not say how long activation takes.

Steps

  1. Open the town’s online portal and choose the transfer station permit (primary or secondary).
  2. Find your record by entering your property street number and your name; the portal shows the closest matches.
  3. If you are a tenant (non-owner), a non-resident or a business buying online from Barnstable for the first time, the portal shows an extra option on the next page. The portal does not describe it.
  4. Provide the documents for your situation, including a valid, legible vehicle registration.
  5. Pay by Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express.

Paraphrased from the text of the portal’s start page and the DPW Solid Waste page. The checkout screens were not stepped through.

About the online portal: The portal start page lists “Transfer Station Primary Vehicle Permits” ($410.00) and “Transfer Station Secondary Permit” ($40.00). It states a convenience charge of 3.99% or $1.50, whichever is greater. Checkout was not tested.

Payment

Confirm with town
  • The Solid Waste page says American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for all services.
  • Online portal: Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express, with a convenience charge of 3.99% or $1.50, whichever is greater.

Whether the gate accepts cash or checks, and how mail-in applications are paid, is not stated on the pages we could read.

The portal’s start page was reviewed on November 8, 2026. We did not go through checkout, so confirm the final price and steps with the town before you buy. The town’s printable mail-in application is on the main town site (barnstable.gov), which was blocked from our tool.

Who is eligible

Confirm with town

Permits require proof of residency and a valid vehicle registration. Non-resident access is not stated.

  • Proof of residency and a valid vehicle registration are required for a permit.
  • No more than two permits per household. Permits cannot be transferred.
  • Renters need proof of year-round residency; other situations (trusts, leased vehicles, businesses, new owners) have their own document rules above.
  • The portal offers tenants, non-residents and businesses a first-time option that it does not describe.
  • Low-income permit: $100, with income limits by household size published for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (for one person, $23,940 a year). See the town’s application for the full table.

The pages do not say whether non-residents can buy a permit or use the station.

Paying without a pass, and additional charges

Confirm with town

The town lists a “disposal without a permit” rate for passenger vehicles: $10 per bag of trash (basic recyclables included), or $10 per visit for basic recyclables only.

  • Fee per bag or barrel

    Passenger vehicle: trash, per bag

    $10

    Includes: Basic recyclables.

  • Recycling access fee

    Passenger vehicle: basic recyclables only

    $10 per visit

Limits and open questions

  • The pages list the no-permit rates for passenger vehicles only. They do not give a rate for other vehicles.
  • The pages require proof of residency to buy a permit, but do not say who may pay the per-bag rate. Ask the town before bringing waste from outside Barnstable.
  • Construction and demolition material must be generated in town, and the vehicle can hold no more than 5 cubic yards.

Other charges: Bulky items, tires, appliances, construction debris and similar items are charged separately; see the item fees below.

Disposal fees by item

Verified from official source

From the Solid Waste Division page, shown as effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Most basic recyclables are free with a permit. These are separate from the entry or per-bag charges above.

Construction and demolition (C&D)
ItemFee
C&D material$285 per ton
Mixed C&D material$385 per ton
Minimum, passenger vehicle$15
Minimum, full-size pickup and/or trailer$30
Scale use for non-disposal purposes$10 per use
If the scale is inoperative: trucks/trailers with rated capacity$65 per cubic yard
If the scale is inoperative: all others$30 per load

Bulky items
ItemFee
Mattress or box spring (recyclable)$40 per item
Mattress or box spring (dirty, stained or not recyclable)$55 per item
Crib mattress$10 per item
Couches and furniture$25 per item
Sectional couch$10 per 4-foot section
Sliding or double doors with glass$25 per item
Metal door with glass$5 per item
Metal window with glass$1 per item
Toilet$10 per item

Recyclables with additional fees
ItemFee
Tires under 19″, with or without rim$6 per item
Tires 19.5″ to 24″, with or without rim$20 per item
Freon appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers; doors removed from fridges and freezers)$15 per item
Bulk metal (appliances, white goods, desks, etc.)$10 per item
Mixed metals$35 per ton
Propane tank, 20 lb$5 each
Propane tank, 30 lb or 40 lb$10 each
Television under 40″$20 each
Television over 41″$40 each
Lawn mowers and small tractors (empty of all fluids)$10 each
Boat trailers (tires charged separately)$10 each

Commercial leaves and grass clippings
ItemFee
Vehicle up to 1 ton$100 per load
Trailers and rack body trucks$25 per yard
Horse manure$25 per ton

Accepted and prohibited materials

Accepted

Verified from official source
  • Free with a permit: cast iron, used clothing and textiles (any condition, but not oil-contaminated or moldy), glass containers (clean, no ceramics, window glass or dishware), car batteries, newspapers, antifreeze, plastic containers (clean; no bags, cling film, Styrofoam or bulky buckets), leaves and grass clippings, waste oil (5 gallons maximum), drained oil filters, cardboard (flattened and clean), mixed paper (no wrapping paper, wax paper or shredded paper), metal cans, and Christmas trees (December 26 – March 31).
  • Holiday lights: collected mid-November to mid-January; the town posts details in advance.
  • Food waste shed for permit holders; compostable or paper bags only.
  • Lithium batteries: the battery shed in the recycling area.

Prohibited or restricted

Confirm with town

From the Disposal Options page, which has some stray unfinished text. Call 508-420-2258 about any item not listed.

Prohibited or restricted materials
MaterialRule or fee
Alkaline batteriesHousehold trash
Latex paintDry with clay-based cat litter, then household trash
Other paints, stains and wood finishesLet dry, then household trash
Oil-based paints, chemicals, fluids, flares, mercury, vape canistersHousehold Hazardous Waste collection events only
SharpsNot in household trash; approved sharps container to a Barnstable fire department
Ammunition and medicationMost police stations accept them at no charge; call ahead
Construction and demolition materialMust be generated in town; vehicle no more than 5 cubic yards
Small-business wasteRegister at least two weeks ahead (774-487-8802); under 220 lb or 27 gallons

Other facility rules

Verified from official source
  • All household trash must be bagged, and recyclables go in the correct container.
  • All vehicles must stop at the gate attendant.
  • Rule violations may result in criminal prosecution (per the town).
  • Swap shop: open to the public on a volunteer basis, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, weather permitting, on Saturdays in season. The town’s 2026 list ran from May 16 to October 10 and closed on some Saturdays for hazardous waste collections or holidays; no 2027 dates are published yet.
  • Household hazardous waste is handled at periodic collection events rather than at the station.

Villages in Barnstable

Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, West Barnstable, and Barnstable Village are villages in the Town of Barnstable, so this page’s rules apply across them. The station is in Marstons Mills. Eligibility depends on the town’s requirements, not the village name.

Village names per Barnstable County Registry of Deeds — Villages of Cape Cod (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com); Town of Barnstable — FY2023 Budget, Introduction and Overview (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com).

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Official sources and verification

Official page: Town of Barnstable transfer station information (official site outside CapeCodTrash.com)

Still to confirm

  • Holiday closure dates: the town says “closed on all holidays” but the pages we could read do not list them.
  • Seasonal or off-season hours: none are published on the pages we could read, and the main town website’s hours page could not be opened.
  • Whether non-residents may buy a permit or use the station, including at the per-bag rate.
  • The permit’s own start and end dates, and whether the $1 “proof of residency” fee applies to every purchase.
  • How mail-in applications are paid, and whether the gate accepts cash or check.
  • The online portal’s checkout has not been stepped through; confirm it in a browser.
Field-by-field verification
FieldStatusCheckedSource
AddressVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), Town of Barnstable DPW — Contact Us (transfer station address, phone, hours)
PhoneVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), Town of Barnstable DPW — Contact Us (transfer station address, phone, hours)
Hours: Regular schedule (posted by the town)Verified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), Town of Barnstable DPW — Contact Us (transfer station address, phone, hours)
Annual pass pricingVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), online sticker portal (linked from the DPW page)
Paying without a passConfirm with townNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees)
How to purchaseVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), online sticker portal (linked from the DPW page)
EligibilityConfirm with townNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), online sticker portal (linked from the DPW page)
Payment methodsConfirm with townNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), online sticker portal (linked from the DPW page)
Item feesVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees)
Accepted materialsVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees), Town of Barnstable DPW — Disposal Options
Prohibited materialsConfirm with townNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Disposal Options, Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees)
Other rulesVerified from official sourceNovember 8, 2026Town of Barnstable DPW — Solid Waste Division (hours, permits, fees)

Sources

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