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Worcester Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Central MA disposal from $95–$280/ton. WIN Waste WTE at ~$95–$125/ton beats Superior Waste walk-in at $280/ton by 50%+.

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Costs

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Facilities

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331 Southwest Cutoff Road, Millbury, MA 01527

WIN Waste Innovations Millbury — WTE

Estimated $95–$125/ton (20+ tons/month contract) — call (866) 946-9278 Primary MSW endpoint for Worcester metro serving 40+ municipalities. Direct waste-to-energy facility with 1,500 TPD capacity. Earliest opening at 4AM enables predawn dump runs. Scale house processes 200+ trucks daily. Contract accounts bypass transfer stations for direct delivery. Mattresses accepted with $20 surcharge per unit due to MA ban. Does NOT accept C&D — use 331A facility next door. Gate closes promptly at 6PM weekdays. Mon–Fri 4:00AM–6:00PM, Sat 4:00AM–4:00PM, Sun closed 2-ton minimum for contracted rates MSW Post-recycled waste Bulky items (furniture, mattresses with surcharge) Bagged waste

Estimated $95–$125/ton (20+ tons/month contract) — call (866) 946-9278331 Southwest Cutoff Road, Millbury, MA 01527
331A Southwest Cutoff Road, Millbury, MA 01527 (separate entrance)

WIN Waste Millbury — C&D Transfer Station

Clean C&D: $75–$95/ton, Mixed: $120–$140/ton — call (866) 946-9278 Separate facility from WTE with dedicated C&D processing. Advanced sorting achieves 75%+ diversion for LEED projects. Clean loads (no mixed debris) qualify for $75–$95/ton rates. Contaminated loads with asbestos or liquids face rejection. LEED waste stream reporting available for contractor documentation. Opens 5:30AM weekdays — 30 minutes later than WTE. Saturday hours until 11:30AM only. Mon–Fri 5:30AM–4:30PM, Sat 6:00AM–11:30AM, Sun closed 5-ton minimum for best rates Mixed C&D debris Scrap metal (ferrous/non-ferrous) Concrete and asphalt Cardboard and paper

Clean C&D: $75–$95/ton, Mixed: $120–$140/ton — call (866) 946-9278331A Southwest Cutoff Road, Millbury, MA 01527 (separate entrance)
2 Kansas Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Superior Waste & Recycling

$0.14/lb ($280/ton) — no minimums. Scrap metal: facility pays you market rates Only integrated facility where you dump trash AND sell scrap in one stop. 40,000 lb truck scale capacity handles largest junk removal trucks. $280/ton rate is high but no-minimum policy ideal for small loads under 1 ton. Convenient location off Mass Pike (I-90) Exit 10 and I-290. On-site scrap yard pays competitive rates for all metals. Latest closing hours in Worcester at 6PM weekdays. Accepts wide material range including banned items with appropriate surcharges. Mon–Fri 7:00AM–6:00PM, Sat 7:00AM–4:00PM, Sun closed No minimum load requirement MSW and household junk Furniture and appliances Mattresses ($20 surcharge) Mixed C&D debris

$0.14/lb ($280/ton) — no minimums. Scrap metal: facility pays you market rates2 Kansas Street, Worcester, MA 01603
267 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01604

Sims Metal — Worcester Scrap Yard

Market rates: Steel $0.05–$0.08/lb, Aluminum $0.45–$0.75/lb — call (508) 795-3833 Highest-paying scrap buyer in Worcester metro area. Roll-off containers available for commercial accounts generating 500+ lbs/month. Saturday hours until noon — only major facility open weekends. Certified for EPA freon recovery from appliances and AC units. Vehicle purchases require clear title and photo ID. Industrial-grade scale accurate to 0.1 lb. Separate all metals before disposal runs to convert disposal costs into revenue. Mon 7:00AM–4:30PM, Tue–Fri 7:00AM–4:00PM, Sat 7:00AM–12:00PM, Sun closed No minimum — accepts individual items All ferrous and non-ferrous metals Appliances (washers, dryers, fridges) AC units and HVAC equipment Vehicles with clear title

Market rates: Steel $0.05–$0.08/lb, Aluminum $0.45–$0.75/lb — call (508) 795-3833267 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01604
57 Otis Street, Westborough, MA 01581

E.L. Harvey & Sons — Westborough Transfer Station

MSW: $140–$160/ton, C&D: $85–$110/ton — call (508) 366-0996 Regional waste management company serving 35+ communities in MetroWest. Net-30 payment terms for established accounts with $10,000+ monthly volume. Advanced C&D sorting capabilities for LEED projects. Must enter gate by 4:00PM weekdays — strict enforcement. Saturday hours until noon with limited staffing. Provides detailed waste stream reports for contractor documentation. Route I-495 corridor jobs here for efficiency. Mon–Fri 7:00AM–4:30PM (gate entry by 4:00PM), Sat 7:00AM–12:00PM, Sun closed 3-ton minimum for commercial accounts MSW and commercial waste C&D debris with sorting Recyclables (OCC, metals) Organics and food waste

MSW: $140–$160/ton, C&D: $85–$110/ton — call (508) 366-099657 Otis Street, Westborough, MA 01581
640 Lincoln Street, Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01605

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Worcester

Free acceptance with tax-deductible receipt At $95–$280/ton disposal costs, every diverted item saves real money. Accepts working appliances, solid wood furniture, and building materials in good condition. Donation receipts for tax deduction. Call ahead (508) 799-9259 for large donations or pickup service. Closed Mondays and Sundays. Items must be in sellable condition — no broken or heavily damaged goods. Free diversion can save $50–$200 per job on suitable items. Tue–Fri 10:00AM–6:00PM, Sat 10:00AM–4:00PM, Mon & Sun closed No minimum donation size Working appliances (10+ years old) Solid wood furniture Building materials (lumber, fixtures) Tools and hardware

Free acceptance with tax-deductible receipt640 Lincoln Street, Suite 100, Worcester, MA 01605
Rules

Restrictions and paperwork

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Restrictions

Massachusetts enforces 23 waste ban categories including mattresses (2022), textiles, electronics, yard waste, metals, cardboard, clean wood. Non-compliance triggers immediate load rejection, $50–$150 contamination fees, and potential facility access revocation. City of Worcester Residential Drop-Off (1065 Millbury St) explicitly prohibits commercial vehicles. $200 fines actively enforced by city inspectors. Facility reserved for resident use only with ID verification. WIN Waste C&D facility rejects asbestos, liquids, lead-painted wood, boats, hazardous materials. Contaminated loads face $200+ re-handling surcharges and potential tipping privilege revocation for repeat violations. All facilities require commercial hauler permits and insurance verification. Vehicles over 26,000 lbs GVWR need CDL operators and additional documentation for facility access approval.

Savings

Cost-saving playbook

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Sorting

Pull ALL metals and sell to Sims Metal (267 Granite St) or Superior Waste scrap yard. At $95–$280/ton disposal costs, metal separation typically generates $15–$50 revenue per appliance while avoiding disposal fees. Separate clean C&D from mixed waste — route to WIN Waste 331A for recycling at $75–$95/ton versus $280/ton MSW rates. Save $185–$205/ton on construction debris. Donate reusable furniture, working appliances, and building materials to Habitat ReStore (640 Lincoln St). Free diversion can save $50–$200 per job on suitable items. Sort mattresses before facility arrival — all Worcester facilities charge $15–$25 surcharge per unit due to MA ban. Pre-route to specialist recycler to avoid fees. Identify and separate electronics (TVs, computers, phones) for free diversion to Best Buy/Staples. CRT TVs cost $25–$35 disposal fee versus free retail take-back programs.

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Worcester dump fees range from $95–$280/ton depending on facility and volume. WIN Waste WTE in Millbury charges estimated $95–$125/ton for volume contracts (20+ tons/month) while Superior Waste charges $0.14/lb ($280/ton) for walk-in loads. The $155+/ton price spread makes contract negotiation essential for profitable operations.

WIN Waste WTE in Millbury offers the lowest rates at estimated $95–$125/ton on volume contracts for established accounts generating 20+ tons monthly. Superior Waste at $280/ton has no minimums for small loads. E.L. Harvey in Westborough typically charges $140–$160/ton for established commercial accounts.

Worcester facilities accept MSW, furniture, appliances, C&D debris, and most bulky items. Massachusetts bans 23 materials including mattresses (with surcharges), electronics, metals, textiles, and yard waste. Each banned item requires separate recycling routing to avoid $50–$150 contamination fees and load rejection.

WIN Waste C&D facility at 331A Southwest Cutoff in Millbury specializes in construction debris at $75–$95/ton for clean loads. Superior Waste accepts mixed C&D at $280/ton. E.L. Harvey Westborough processes C&D with sorting capabilities for LEED projects at $85–$110/ton.

WIN Waste WTE opens earliest at 4AM weekdays and closes at 6PM. Superior Waste operates 7AM–6PM weekdays, 7AM–4PM Saturday. WIN C&D runs 5:30AM–4:30PM weekdays, 6AM–11:30AM Saturday. E.L. Harvey: 7AM–4:30PM weekdays (gate by 4PM), 7AM–12PM Saturday. All major facilities closed Sundays.

Sims Metal at 267 Granite Street pays highest scrap rates: steel $0.05–$0.08/lb, aluminum $0.45–$0.75/lb, copper $2.50–$3.25/lb. Superior Waste at 2 Kansas St integrates scrap buying with disposal for one-stop service. At $95–$280/ton disposal costs, metal separation is essential for profitability.

Yes, Massachusetts requires Board of Health hauler permits from each municipality where you collect waste. Permits cost $50–$200 annually per city. USDOT numbers required for vehicles 10,001+ lbs GVWR. Commercial insurance certificates must be on file with major disposal facilities.

Massachusetts bans 23 waste categories from disposal: mattresses, textiles (clothing/bedding), electronics, yard waste, all metals, cardboard, clean wood, concrete, asphalt, brick, glass containers, and more. Each requires separate recycling. Mattresses incur $15–$25 surcharge per unit at all Worcester facilities due to 2022 ban implementation.

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