Transfer Station Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Transfer Station and Curbside Collection Holiday schedule HERE

*Curbside Trash and Recycling pickup days do not typically change due to storms, however collection times may be impacted.

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE APPOINTMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING COLLECTION DAYS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES.


 

You must have a Transfer Station sticker on your vehicle in order to use the facility. Stickers may be obtained during regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Please bring your vehicle registration and the actual vehicle as the sticker is placed on the window at that time.  If you are new to Goffstown and have not changed your address on your registration, you must bring in a piece of mail with your name and new Goffstown address. The stickers are free.

Glen Lake Beach Parking

The Transfer Station Sticker is also used as resident identification for parking at Glen Lake Beach.


 

The Solid Waste Division of Goffstown Public Works is responsible for the Transfer Station as well as the curbside collection of solid waste and the administration of the curbside recycling contract.

For more information, email the division at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call (603) 497-4824.

Backyard Composting Brochure from the NH Department of Environmental Services

Landfill decomposition times - did you know?


2010 Trash and Recycling Numbers

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FEE REQUIRED

  • For disposal of: tires, propane tanks, computers, monitors, television sets, oversized bulk waste (OBW), Freon Bearing Appliances (FBA's), antifreeze, mattresses and box springs.

  • CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS includes painted lumber, windows, doors, asphalt roofing materials, sheet rock, etc.

  • Household Hazardous Waste

  • Fee Schedule - As re-approved by the Select Board on 6-28-21

We happily accept cash, check, or major credit cards!


NO FEE

  • TEXTILES should be clean, dry and bagged.

  • LEAVES must be removed from plastic bags before being placed in the compost pile.

  • BRUSH

  • SCRAP METAL such as appliances, bikes, etc.

  • WET-CELL BATTERIES (Such as automotive batteries, providing the cases are not broken.)

  • DRY CELL (HOUSEHOLD) BATTERIES including Ni-Cd, Lithium, Alkaline and other rechargeable batteries.

  • LEAD SINKERS

  • WASTE OIL

  • FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS

  • BOOKS

  • CARDBOARD

  • CELL PHONES

The Town of Goffstown does not provide pick up service for bulky waste, such as furniture, appliances, yard waste, Christmas trees, etc.  These items must be brought to the Transfer Station.  Fees apply to certain bulky waste items.

Placement

  • Remember your trash and recycling containers are to be placed at the curbside for collection only on the scheduled day of collection by 7AM or the evening before collection and shall not block sidewalks, driveways or create obstacles on the street that would hinder safe passage by any person or conveyance.

Storage

  • Upon collection the container(s) are to be removed to an appropriate location for the address and not left at the collection point.

Damage

  • If the lid or barrel is damaged please contact the Transfer Station at (603) 497-4824


 
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As of July 2018 - The Single Stream Recycle Rules have changed from our single stream vendor Casella. 

Please see new recycle flyers below for more information (last updated February 2019).

Contact Cara Gustafson or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


POSTER ZS Accepted V05 POSTER ZS NotAccepted V11 POSTER Trash V04
POSTER ZS Combined v04

**View this video on YouTube by clicking HERE


Recycle Brochure Aug 2018 2

Recycle Brochure Aug 2018 2

The Goffstown Transfer Station Facility does not provide pick up service for bulky waste, such as furniture, appliances, yard waste, Christmas trees, etc. These items must be brought to the transfer station. For a full list of items which MUST be brought to the Transfer Station - CLICK HERE. Some items may require a disposal fee.     

 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE APPOINTMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTS. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING COLLECTION DAYS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES.

Household Hazardous Waste by Appointment: Goffstown Transfer Station now accepts Household Hazardous Waste by appointment, please call 497-4824 for more information, or complete the Pre-registration form online or print and bring it to us during operating hours.  You may also mail the form to 404 Elm Street, Goffstown, NH 03045.  Once the form has been received you will be called to set up an appointment for drop off. 

Household Hazardous Waste Informational Flyer

Federal Guidelines for Disposal of Prescription Drugs

 

Mercury Ban/House Bill 416 Bans the disposal of ALL products containing mercury in the trash. Items include but are not limited to: thermometers, thermostats, electrical switches and relays, fluorescent light bulbs, and button cell batteries

 

  • Planet Pals (PK/Elementary) - Great website for parents and teachers of young children with games, activities, songs and lessons plans about being a friend to the earth. Come meet the Planet Pals – “The best characters on earth that make you greener!”

  • Education World (Elementary/Middle) - Lessons plans for teachers on trash and recycling.

 

Web Graphic

 

-- NEW FLYER ON WHAT IS ALLOWED IN BLUE BINS --

ZeroSort Flyer

 

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SAU 19 ADMIN STAFF AND STUDENTS ON RECYCLING  --

Recycling SAU19 FINAL PRESENTATION TO SAU 19 ADMIN STAFF 

      Recycling MVMSPRESENTATION TO MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Recycle Resource FlyerRESOURCE FLYER FOR EDUCATORS

     Recycle Monthly FactsMONTHLY RECYCLE FACTS FOR STUDENTS

 

The Adopt A Spot Program is developed to give volunteer groups, businesses and citizens of the town of Goffstown an opportunity to manage the cleanup of litter from adopted sections of Town maintained roads or properties. The program will allow for greater community involvement in keeping the Town free from litter. Signs will be used to recognize the responsible group.