Transfer Station and Recycling Center Permits

To obtain a permit to use the Transfer Station, you must be a Durham Resident or Property Owner.  The Town provides a dated sticker, referred to as a Durham Resident/Taxpayer permit, at no additional cost to any resident or taxpayer in order to enter the Transfer Station and dispose of the following items: household refuse, cans, bottles, paper, newspaper, cardboard, tires, brush, leaves, lawn clippings, motor oil, some paints (inquire within), and decontaminated metals.  The sticker also allows residents/taxpayers who display the sticker an additional hour of parking in the downtown display kiosk-controlled spaces (remember you still need to print out the voucher and place it on your dashboard).   

Where to get the permit (sticker): The permit (sticker) may be acquired at the Town Clerk Tax Collectors office OR at the Public Works Office with proof of residency.  The Town Clerk Tax Collectors office hours are 8AM-5PM, M-F at the Town Hall, car registration required for each vehicle you intend to permit.  The Public Works office is located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive and is open from 8AM-4:30PM, M-F, closed for lunch 12PM-12:30PM.  Public Works keeps a property owner book and will look you up to issue a sticker, however if you are a new owner or rent property, your Durham registrations or a utility bill with your name and Durham address will be required.  Remember, we will need the license plate number of the vehicle that will have the permit on it!

When entering the facility with non-metal bulky waste, demolition debris, stuffed furniture, insulation, rugs and mattresses, etc. (excluding electronics or large appliances) permit holders will need to purchase bulky waste coupons which allow them to drop off one item or a load, priced by size, of non-recyclable bulky waste items per coupon. All-metal items can be scrapped in the Scrap Metal bin and do not require a coupon, no matter the size.  BULKY WASTE COUPONS ARE SOLD AT THE PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE ON STONE QUARRY DRIVE AND THE TRANSFER STATION, therefore plan ahead when you need to bring up such items.  Pricing for coupons is listed below.  The Public Works office can take check or cash only, no credit cards. The Transfer Station attendant can only take checks, no other payment method, so it may be more convenient to visit the office.  Bulky Waste coupons are also available by mail when requested.  Call Public Works at 603-868-5578 with any questions.  

Single Item Coupon- $15/Item – This coupon is required for any single bulky or demolition item that is not made of metal.  Examples of such are mattresses, box springs, painted or stained wood, a piece of furniture or other stuffed good, etc., any large, non-recyclable item. 

Regular Sized Pick-up Load - $30/Load – If you have multiple items as listed above under the “Single Item Coupon” you will be required to purchase a load coupon.  This coupon is for a regular sized pickup truck bed load of bulky items, demolition debris or any large, non-recyclable items. 

1-Ton Sized Pick-up Load - $45/Load –This coupon is required for a 1-Ton sized pickup truck bed load of bulky items, demolition debris or any large, non-recyclable items. 

Dump Trailer Sized Load - $85/Load –This coupon is required for a dump trailer sized truck bed load of bulky items, demolition debris or any large, non-recyclable items. 

Landscapers One Day Permit for Disposal of Brush and Leaves: Free of charge but we need to know the date that the permit will be used and who will be bringing your debris up. All brush must be no longer than 5ft in length and 5 inches in diameter.

IF A CONTRACTOR IS UTILIZING THE TRANSFER STATION FOR A DURHAM RESIDENT…The resident or property owner must give permission in person, or by calling, writing or e-mailing Public Works ahead of time and obtaining the proper bulky waste coupons.  The Department of Public Works will provide a memorandum authorizing the bearer to enter the facility on behalf of the resident giving permission.

Electronic Appliance Sticker- required to dispose of Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Monitors, Televisions, etc.: $15.00 per item.