Transfer Station

Effective January 1, 2025 all residents will need a Buckland Transfer Station decal on their vehicle to enter the Buckland Transfer Station.  These decals will cost $20.00 each and will be need to be purchased on an annual basis. Additional decals for vehicles registered at the same address will cost $5.00 each and will also be renewed each year. 

To get your decal you can come to the Town Hall during regular business hours Monday through Thursday or you can purchase the decal on line here. 

The green bag stickers will still be required and those can be purchased at the Buckland Town Hall, McCusker's Market, Shelburne Farm & Garden, Buckland Public Library, and from Frank LaBelles Sales and Service.

NOTE: If you have a swollen or damaged lithium-ion (li-ion) battery it is a serious fire risk. Place in a sealable plastic bag. If you have cat litter or spill absorbent add that to the bag to cover the battery. Place in a plastic pail with additional cat litter/absorbent. Bring to your town transfer station and let the attendant know you have a damaged li-ion battery. Or call the solid waste district office at 413-772-2438 and make an appointment to bring it to the office at 117 Main Street in Greenfield.

You can also pay online for your disposal of Propane Tanks and Appliances. 

Buckland's Transfer Station is for residents of Buckland only and we can't not accept commercial trash, contractor debris or other bulky items.  As Buckland is a member of the Franklin County Solid Waste District all Buckland residents can use the Greenfield Transfer Station or Colrain Transfer Station year-round. The both accept a wide variety of materials. There is a fee for most items. Click here for more information on Greenfield fees and here for a link to Colrain's fees. To find recycling and disposal locations for a variety of materials try Recycle Smart's Beyond the Bin database.

For a wealth of information on what can and can’t be recycled in Massachusetts visit https://recyclesmartma.org/

UPDATED Transfer Station Regulations

1. Transfer Station stickers will be issued after proof of residency is shown.  Transfer Station stickers are available at the Town Hall Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Stickers are to be displayed on lower left or rear window of your vehicle.
2. An attendant will monitor stickers at the Transfer Station; NO ONE will be allowed to enter the Transfer Station without a STICKER.
3. All trash must be disposed of in a trash bag displaying a Town of Buckland green trash bag sticker.  Trash bag stickers cost $2.00 each and are available at Buckland Town Hall (Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), Buckland Public Library, Labelle’s Sales and Service, McCusker’s Market, and Shelburne Farm and Garden. 15-gallon bags are available at Town Hall, ten for $12.50.  Items not in a bag will not be allowed in the compactor. No exceptions. 
4. Recyclable materials may be disposed of free of charge. 

   Allowable Items:  Clean and dry paper and cardboard; junk mail; boxboard; newspapers/inserts; magazines/catalogs; paper bags; white and colored office paper; corrugated cardboard; paperbacks and phone books.  All paper and cardboard must be clean and dry. Glass bottles/jars; aluminum, tin/steel cans and lids and aluminum foil; milk and juice cartons (tent top); drink boxes; plastic bottles, jars, tubs, and microwave trays/containers.  Empty and rinse all containers.  All types of metal, ferrous, non-ferrous.. 

   Do Not Include:   Plastic bags or plastic wraps, food waste, windows, mirrors, wax boxes, motor oil bottles, Styrofoam, egg cartons, syringes/hypodermic needles, broken glass, soda or beer holders/cartons, ceramics or kitchenware.

5. A receipt showing proof of payment from the Town Hall must be shown when disposing of items requiring a fee. To pay on-line for the above appliances, click Here. If you pay online please screenshot or print your receipt to show the attendant. Payment made at the transfer station must be paid by CHECK ONLY.   Items accepted for a $10 fee include ranges, stoves, ovens, hot water heaters, compactors, washers, dryers, dishwashers, gas grills (without propane tanks). Propane tanks are $5.  
6. Items that are NOT ALLOWED AT ANYTIME: Hazardous Waste, Electronics (Stereo Sets, Televisions, Refrigerators), Construction and Debris (Demo) and Salvage Materials, Furniture including chairs, tables, sofas, rugs, Tree Stumps and Animal Carcasses. Through its association with the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District the Town will hold two annual events, one for bulky waste and a second for Hazardous Waste. A list of collection event dates, times and locations can be located here. Also Buckland Residents can use the Greenfield and Colrain Transfer Stations which have a greater capacity to accept bulky and hazardous waste as well as textiles. 
7. Shirts and Shoes are required to be worn.
8. No removal of items from Transfer Station property – person will be prosecuted.
9. No smoking is allowed at the Transfer Station.  Children and/or pets must be confined to the vehicle for their safety.