Materials Accepted at WSWMD Transfer Station
The following table lists many of the items accepted at the WSWMD Transfer Station and their cost, if applicable (items with an *(asterisk) are banned from landfill disposal - they must be brought to WSWMD and kept separate from household trash:
Item |
Cost: $1.00 for every transaction plus the following fees:
Prices are subject to change without notice. |
Answering machines* | $5 each |
Appliances* (without freon) Appliances* (with freon) |
$10 each $15 each |
Batteries - auto lead acid* | $5 each |
Batteries - rechargeable, NiCad, lithium, button cell* (Note: alkaline manganese and carbon zinc batteries can be brought to WSWMD or put in your household trash) |
No charge |
Batteries - larger than lantern (e.g. electric fence)* | $3 each |
Ballasts with PCBs* | $6 each |
Ballasts without PCBs* | $3 each |
Bicycles | No charge - first choice is the reuse bike shed near the Swap Shop, second choice is the scrap metal container |
Charging Cable (e.g. cell phones, laptops, ect.) | Free |
Christmas trees |
Free seasonally - from Dec. 26 - Jan. 31 |
Clothing (clean and dry) | No charge |
Computer* | Free for residents, charities, schools, and businesses (w/ less than 10 employees) |
Computer (truck loads)* | $0.29/pound for all others that are not a covered entity (listed above) |
Construction and demolition waste | $145 per ton, pro-rated $15 minimum charge for up to 100 lbs. |
Digital converter boxes* | $5 each |
DVD players* | $5 each |
Electronics/Stero Equipment* | $5 each |
Fax machines* | $5 each |
Fluorescent lights* |
Fluorsecent tubes - first 10 are free. More than 10 - 25ยข per every two linear feet |
Food waste | See Project C.O.W. |
Game consoles* | $5 each |
Latex Paint | Free - 10-can limit per visit. If hardened or solidified, can be thrown in household trash. |
Low-grade, non-recyclable paper | See Project C.O.W. |
Mattresses and upholstered furniture |
Twin/Full mattress or box spring - $12.50 Queen/King mattress or box spring - $20 Upholstered Chair - $15 Upholstered Sofa - $20 Sleeper Sofa - $25 |
Mercury containing devices* | No charge |
Microwave ovens* | $10 |
Motor oil* | No charge |
Oil filters (auto and light truck size)* |
No Charge |
Oil filters (heavy equipment size)* | $0.50 each (No charge to do-it-yourself residents) |
Oil Based Paints, Urethanes, Stains, Enamels* | Free - 10 gallon limit per visit |
Personal digital assistants* | Free |
Propane Tanks (up to 1lb.) | $1 each |
Propane Tanks (1 - 20lb.) | $10 each |
Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, A/C units* | $15 freon removal fee |
Scrap metal* | $5/load (Subject to Change) |
Swap items (see Swap Shop page for details) | No charge |
Telephone | No charge |
Televisions* | First seven pieces are free. More than seven pieces - free for residents, charities, schools, and businesses (w/ less than 10 employees); otherwise $10 each |
Textiles (clean and dry) | No charge |
Tires (up to 16-inch) | $3 |
Tires with rim | $6 |
Larger tires | Call for fees |
Trash |
$3.00/bag (32-gallon or smaller) for up to 3 bags. More than 3 bags - $15.00 minimum charge for up to 100 lbs. $145.00 per ton (pro-rated) for more than 100 lbs. |
VCRs* | $5 each |
Yard Waste (brush and leaves) | $100 per ton $10 minimum charge |
Download a copy of WSWMD Recycling/Disposal Fees.
We have a Swap Shop on site where items can be brought for swap - either passed on or picked up to bring home. For more details, check out the Swap Shop link on the Main Menu to your left. Swapable items are free - if they are good enough for family or friends, they are good enough for us!
Access stickers:
Access stickers are valid for one year beginning July 1st, through June 30th of each year. The sticker lets you access the facility for all of your recycling and solid waste needs. They cost $35.00 each and can be purchased right at the scalehouse at the facility when you bring trash. You may bring your sticker with you when you come to WSWMD. It does not have to be affixed to your vehicle.
No prorated stickers will be sold. We also sell a day pass for $10.00 - it is good for one day.
Note: The following hazardous waste products are collected on Old Ferry Road, year 'round, daily for residents only. We cannot accept the following waste from businesses at the Convenience Center:
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used motor oil (non-contaminated, fresh from the engine, no gas or water or antifreeze mixed in)
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latex paint, oil-based paint, shellacs, lacquers, varnishes, enamels, stains, urethanes, aerosols, waterproofing, metal coatings, rust preventatives, and field and lawn paints
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rechargeable batteries and lead-acid batteries
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button cell batteries (NiCd, Zinc, etc.), alkaline batteries
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thermostats & thermometers that contain mercury
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used medical needles
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fluorescent light bulbs & ballasts
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computers, televisions, and cell phones