Sanitation Division

Transfer Station and Recycling Center
100 Durham Point Road
Durham, NH 03824

Telephone: 603-868-1001 (answering machine for off-duty hours)
Fax: 603-868-8063

Hours of Operation: Open to the Public from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday and Saturday (except holidays)

Personnel (date of employment):

Sam Hewitt, Assistant Director of Public Works
Thomas Brannan, Sanitation Division Supervisor (2021)
John Page, Sanitation Worker IV (2019)
Spencer Peprah-Deland, Sanitation Worker IV (2019)
Scott Leduc, Sanitation Worker IV (2023)

The Sanitation Division is responsible for the residential refuse, residential and commercial recycling collection, refuse disposal, recyclables, processing and marketing, and operation of the Transfer Station and Recycling Center on Durham Point Road.

A Durham Resident/Taxpayer Permit is REQUIRED to enter the Durham Transfer Station. Alternate vehicles or contractors must acquire a letter from the Durham Public Works to enter the facility.

Resident/Taxpayer Permits and Transfer Station and Recycling Center Coupons and Stickers can be acquired at the Public Works Office located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive.

BULKY WASTE/DEMOLITION COUPONS

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. 

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.

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 brining your debris. All brush must be no longer than five feet in length and five inches in diameter.

Electronic Appliance sticker - required to dispose of refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, monitors, televisions, etc: $15.00 per item.

Any Questions, please contact Public Works at 603-868-5578.