Transfer Station

OPEN POSITION 23

NEW TRANSFER STICKER REQUIREMENTS AS OF JULY 1, 2023

Sticker is required to be purchased for $5 from the Town office only, in order to access the transfer station and to bring Hazardous waste on designated days and to bring material to RCSW on Gleason Rd in Rutland VT.  YOU STILL NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR PUNCHCARDS AS WELL TO DISPOSE OF YOUR GARBAGE.

The Wells Transfer Station is located on Bull Frog Hollow Road. Transfer Station permits and punch cards are available for residents with 911 addresses in Wells. The purchase of a Transfer Station Permit from the Transfer Station by CHECK ONLY. The fee is $40.00 per card. Punch Cards are required in order to dump garbage.
CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS
The transfer station is closed on all major holidays. If the holiday falls on a Sunday we will be open on Saturday instead.
Transfer Station Summer Hours (Memorial Day Weekend-Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend)
      Wednesdays, Saturdays, & Sundays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Transfer Station Winter Hours (Indigenous Peoples’ Day -Memorial Day Weekend)
      Wednesdays & Sundays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We will check to make certain that only Wells generated trash & recycling is taken to the transfer station. Nothing from out of town is allowed. This will be enforced, and punch cards revoked. If you move out of town, you forfeit your privileges.

Anything that goes in bulky waste can be paid by checks or using punches. It is up to the attendant’s discretion on fees charged.

Transfer Station Bulky Waste Rates 2023

AS OF NOVEMEBR 17, 2022 WE NO LONGER TAKE E-WASTE.  ALL E-WASTE WILL NEED TO BE TAKEN TO ANOTHER FACILTY THAT ACCEPTS IT.

We do not accept anything with refrigeration, no fluorescent light bulbs, no building materials, no batteries.   For a complete list please contact the Town office.

Zero-sort recycling is now available, and recycling is required, all boxes must be broken down.  All trash must be BAGGED. **Garden plastic and boat wraps are NOT accepted as recycling. **

Composting starts July 1st, 2017. In the Town of Wells Composting Bin, WE ACCEPT:

  • Fruits
  • Veggies
  • Coffee Grounds, Filters, Tea Bags
  • Egg Shells

Rules subject to change at any time.

Hazardous Waste Collection:   You must fill out the form below before you come to the Transfer station on these dates and have proof of residency.  

hazardous waste day form

Transfer station sticker form for Hazardous waste day and RCSW district

NEW TRANSFER STICKER REQUIREMENTS AS OF JULY 1, 2023

Sticker is required to be purchased for $5 from the Town office only, in order to access the transfer station and to bring Hazardous waste on designated days and to bring material to RCSW on Gleason Rd in Rutland VT.  YOU STILL NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR PUNCHCARDS AS WELL TO DISPOSE OF YOUR GARBAGE.

Hazardous waste dates for 2023 are:

June 10th 12-2

Sept 2 12-2

Hazardous waste accepted items

Hazardous Waste Collection Requirements

 

TRANSFER STATION PERMIT