04. Fees
Town of Wellfleet/Board of Health
Schedule of Fees and Conditions for Solid Waste Disposal at the Wellfleet Transfer Station
EFFECTIVE 1/1/2024
VALID WELLFLEET TRANSFER STATION STICKER REQUIRED FOR DISPOSAL OF ALL RECYCLABLE ITEMS*
(Plastic Containers/Tins, Mixed Paper/Cardboard, Glass, Bulky Rigid Plastic)
*Please Note: Vehicles without a valid Transfer Station sticker, whether driven by residents, nonresident taxpayers, or visitors of Wellfleet, will be admitted to the Recycling Area of Transfer Station for the sole purpose of depositing acceptable items for recycling or the Swap Shop upon payment of a $10 entrance fee.
Residential Waste Disposal
Residential waste must be in designated purple Wellfleet “Pay as You Throw” bags (Effective 12/1/13). This does not include Recycling.
A fee of $5 (cash or check only) per bag will be paid for non-PAYT bags upon entry to the Transfer Station.
Additionally, a $10 entrance fee will be paid by any vehicle without a valid Wellfleet Transfer Station sticker to dispose of Residential Waste or Recyclables.
This Fee WILL grant access to the Swap Shop BUT DOES NOT ALLOW disposal of C&D, bulk metal yard waste or non-PAYT bag items.
Resident Vehicle Sticker
1st vehicle………....…………………$25.00
2nd vehicle.......................................$10.00
3rd vehicle........................................$35.00
The permit must be attached to the upper part of the exterior of the rearmost side window on the driver’s side of the vehicle; and allow unlimited entry for disposal of reasonable quantities of ordinary household waste from a single residence only. Any motor vehicle without a rear side window shall clearly display its permit on the upper portion of the driver’s side window.
Pay As You Throw Bags
A. Large (about 33 gallons)……….$1.50
Sold in rolls of 5 for $7.50
B. Medium (about 15 gallons)….…$1.00
Sold in rolls of 5 for $5.00
C. Small (about 8 gallons)……......$ .50
Sold in rolls of 5 for $2.50
If Residential waste is to be disposed of at the Wellfleet Transfer Station, it is required to be in Wellfleet designated “Pay as You Throw” bags.
User Fee for non-PAYT Bags……....……$5.00 per bag with a 35-gallon size bag limit.
TRANSFER STATION STICKERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL DISPOSAL OTHER THAN RECYCLING AND
RESIDENTAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Commercial Waste Disposal
Disposal of waste from hotels, motels, cottage colonies, condominiums, restaurants, and commercial businesses requires a commercial business vehicle sticker.
Commercial Business Vehicle Sticker
Small vehicle (<1 ton)……………………..…….$65.00
Large vehicle (>1 ton)………………………...….$95.00
Stickers are to be permanently affixed to the windshield, lower corner driver’s side of the vehicle,
Commercial Refuse Fee
Waste in Pay as You Throw bags………...…………Free
Waste not in Pay as You Throw bags………$120.00/ton
Commercial Refuse Hauler
Commercial Refuse Hauler Vehicle Sticker……….......$95.00
Commercial Refuse Hauler Residential Refuse Fee................................................................................$30.00/ton
Construction and Demolition Disposal
Construction and Demolition Disposal Fee……....$290.00/ton
Construction and Demolition materials include sheet rock, bricks, asphalt, shingles, windows, doors, and scrap lumber which must be cut into six-foot lengths. Please Note: We do not accept asbestos, creosol, or hazardous waste.
ALL items must be inspected by the Gate Attendant.
Bulk Metal
Bulk Metal Disposal Fee………....………………..$40.00/ton
Special Fee Items
Air Conditioner......……………..................…………………..…..$20.00 each
Carpet (by weight)……..........……..….……….…………….......$290.00/TON
Dehumidifier...........…………….................…………………..…..$20.00 each
Dishwasher............………….....................…………………..…..$15.00 each
Dryer......................……………..................…………………..…..$15.00 each
50 Gallon Drums………………..……………..………………....…..$5.00 each
Mattresses………………………..……………………….....…....…$20.00 each
Box Springs…………………………………………………………..$20.00 each
Petroleum Tanks-300 Gallons……......................………........….$30.00 each
Propane Tanks - 1 lb. Capacity......................................................$1.00 each
Propane Tanks- 20 lb. Capacity…...………………….……….........$5.00 each
Propane Tanks- >20 lb. Capacity...…….......................................$40.00 each
Refrigerators/Freezer..................................................................$20.00 each
Sofas and Chairs (by weight)……………………….………....….$290.00/TON
Sleeper Sofa (by weight)…………………………........……...….$290.00/TON
Microwave....................................................................................$15.00 each
Stereo.............................................................................................$5.00 each
Printer..............................................................................................$5.00 each
Commercial Copier (Xerox)...........................................................$20.00 each
Stove/Oven..............……………..................………….………..…..$15.00 each
Televisions and Computer Monitors/Laptops..……...…...………...$15.00 each
Car Tires…………………………………...…………………………...$6.00 each
Large Truck Tires………………………..………………...………….$20.00 each
Machine Tires...............................................................................$250.00 each
Water Tanks………………………..…….............………….………..$5.00 each
Washing Machine......……….…..................…………………..…..$15.00 each
Toilets............................................................................................$5.00 each
Fire Extingishers...........................................................................$6.00 each
Other Bulky Items…..………………….………………………....…$10.00 each