Transfer Station Instructions

1. The permit will allow you to dispose of many recyclable items at our Transfer Station for free, please see our RECYCLING LIST for details. 
2. The permit also will allow you to dispose of many large items for a fee, See item fees.
3. All household waste must be contained in the City’s yellow PAYT bags or paid by the load using the volume-based fee schedule. See item fees.

Transfer Station Guidelines

1. The Gardner Transfer Station Permit Sticker is not to be used for waste generated by commercial activities; it is for Gardner residents who wish to dispose of their household items only. Vehicles with a commercial registration/plate may be subject to inspection prior to permit issue.
2. Hauling for others for a fee is prohibited. 
3. All loads must be secured and covered if necessary to prevent spillage and litter. 
4. Your Transfer Station permit number will be assigned your vehicle’s registration number. The Transfer Station permit can only be used on the vehicle it was assigned to. Use of the permit on an unassigned vehicle is illegal and misuse of a permit may cause it to be revoked. In order to ensure that only City residents with Transfer Station stickers are using the Transfer Station, a list of the valid permits will be kept in the Board of Health office as well as at the Transfer Station. 
5. The Transfer Station Monitor has the right to reject loads that violate the waste ban (see below) or are, in his opinion the result of commercial activities or waste coming from outside the City of Gardner.