Frequently Asked Questions
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We are located at: 25 Bare Cove Park Drive Hingham, Massachusetts, 02043 The entrance to Bare Cove Park Drive is off of Fort Hill Street, directly across the street from the West Hingham train station and next to Thomas Auto Body (15 Fort Hill Street). As you follow Bare Cove Park Drive, take your first right and bear left up the hill.Public Works
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The Hingham Transfer Station is open Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Public Works
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- Application - filled out online or in person
- Drivers License
- Valid Massachusetts vehicle registration indicating Hingham address
Vehicle Coverage Selection Page/Declaration Page indicating car is garaged in Hingham (Required only if registration does not indicate Hingham address)
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All Hingham Residents with a valid Transfer Station Sticker will be charged for Appliances, Electronics, and C&D/Bulky Waste (Including Furniture) according to the updated rates approved by the Select Board on March 16, 2021, shown below:
- Appliances (Microwaves, Stoves, Refrigerators, etc.) - $15 per item
- Electronics (TVs, CRTs, Monitors) - $15 per item
- Residential C&D / Bulky Waste (including Furniture) - $120 per ton, $15 min. up to 250 lbs. then $.06 per lb.
Hingham residents will be allowed up to 3 cubic yards of bulky, construction, and demolition waste per week with a fee.
Note: Rubble is not accepted.
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There is a limit of one (1) Residential Permit per household per year at no charge. There is a $25 charge for any additional Residential Permits per Hingham address. A $25 charge will also be applied for any replacement sticker.
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You can apply for a sticker online here: https://www.hingham-ma.gov/334/Transfer-Station-Stickers (allow up to a week for processing) or in person at the Department of Public Works located 25 Bare Cove Park Drive. In person hours are Monday-Wednesday 8:00a to 4:00p and Thursday-Friday 7:30a - 4:00pm.
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The Hingham Transfer Station is permitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP). This means the DEP allows the Town of Hingham to run a Transfer Station and accept refuse such as construction and demolition debris. In order to have the bulky, construction, and demolition waste area open, we must follow the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP). They require the town to inspect all loads of bulky, construction, and demolition waste going to the Transfer Station. We also need to keep people that are non-residents from using the Transfer Station. The DEP has approved our inspection process, which entails residents coming to the Department of Public Works to show proof of residency and allowing inspection of their the load of refuse.Public Works
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The Transfer Station attendants do inspect the loads of refuse for waste ban (unacceptable) items. Unfortunately, the Transfer Station staff has many areas to manage and the time required to give a permit and check identification would be inefficient use of their time and cause traffic issues.Public Works
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Yes, recycling is mandatory at the Hingham Transfer Station. Please separate and recycle items as noted in the Recycling page.Public Works
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All vehicles that have commercial license plates on their vehicle are required to have a CVP.Public Works
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A resident can borrow a commercial vehicle to use but may have to pay for such services as disposal of construction and demolition waste. We at the Department of Public Works have no idea where the refuse is actually coming from and we do not allow commercial entities to use the Transfer Station without paying their fair share.Public Works
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Yes, Hingham residents is $50 per calendar year, non-Hingham residents is $150 per calendar year.
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Any vehicle disposing bulky, construction and/or demolition waste* must be weighed and pay the per ton fee at the scale - this includes all residential and commercial permits. Vehicles must also adhere to the cubic yard limit as indicated below:
- Commercial Vehicle Permit holders have a cubic yard limit of no more than 5 cubic yards per load.
- Residential Permit holders have a cubic yard limit of no more than 3 cubic yards per load.
*generated from Hingham only.
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Bulky, Construction, and Demolition Waste (C&D) Disposal
All Hingham Residents and Commercial sticker holders will be charged for Appliances, Electronics, and C&D/Bulky Waste (including furniture) according to the updated rates approved by the Board of Selectmen on March 16, 2021, shown below:
- Appliances (Microwaves, Stoves, Refrigerators, etc.) - $15 per item
- Electronics (TVs, CRTs, Monitors) - $15 per item
- Residential C&D / Bulky Waste (including Furniture) - $120 per ton, $15 min. up to 250 lbs. then $.06 per lb. thereafter.
All Commercial Vehicles will be charged according to the updated rates approved by the Board of Selectmen on March 16, 2021, shown below:
- Hingham Resident Commercial Sticker (Hingham Debris Only) - $50 - Yearly
- Out of Town Commercial Sticker (Hingham Debris Only) - $150.00 - Yearly
- All Commercial C&D/Bulky Waste (Hingham Debris Only) - $320 per ton, $45 min. up to 300 lbs. then $.16 per lb. thereafter
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The bulky, construction, and demolition area is open when the Transfer Station is open. Hours are Thursdays through Sunday 7:00am to 4:00pm.
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All CVP holders may dispose of up to 5 cubic yards of bulky, construction, and demolition waste per visit to the Transfer Station. Any loads with more than 5 cubic yards will be rejected. Additionally, any vehicle carrying loads will not be allowed trailers.
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All Commercial Vehicle Permits (CVP) holders will pay a per ton fee of $320 for disposal of all bulky, construction, and demolition waste. A minimum charge of $45 will be collected for all weight under 300 pounds.
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All payments required by these regulations and fees established by the Selectboard shall be made prior to disposal. All payments of the Transfer Station must be made with a debit or credit card (MasterCard or VISA).
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Proof of residency is required, which is your name and address on license and vehicle registration, tax bill and utility bill. If vehicle is not registered in Hingham, you must also supply copies of your Hingham tax bill, year-round residential lease in the Town of Hingham or vehicle lease agreement. A company vehicle will require an authorized letter on company letterhead.
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The fee is $25 per year.Public Works
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Hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., weather permitting. Only good usable items please; no mattresses, bulky furniture, computers, paint or hazardous materials. No loitering, abusive language or unattended children. Respect for your neighbors and town employees are expected and required. Remember, the SWAP area can be a dangerous place for young children. Please keep them in your car. Swap Shop visit limit is ten minutes.
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Latex Paint - Latex paint can be disposed of as trash if dry. To dry small amounts, remove lid and let the paint air dry in the can. For larger amounts, mix in kitty litter or pour one-inch layers of paint in a cardboard box lined with a plastic bag.
If latex paint is good usable paint: Recolor Paints - 149B Winter Street - Hanover, MA 02370 https://recyclingworksma.com/recycler/recolor-paints/ (small fee may be applied)
Oil-based Paint - Oil-based paint or stain is considered hazardous waste and is not accepted. Signup to attend a Hazardous Waste Day. For more info: https://ssrcoop.info/