Sherborn trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Hap Ruane Transfer Station, 161 N Main St (Route 27): Wed–Sun 9:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Entry (gate locks 3:30 p.m.); closed Mon/Tue and major holidays. Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org |
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| Curbside | N/A curbside — TS Wed–Sun 9–3:15 entry. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org |
| Recycling | Dual-stream at TS — separate paper/cardboard from containers (glass, metal, plastics #1–5 and #7 per guide; #6 Styrofoam trash). Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org |
| Bulk | Bulk: Fee items at TS (TV $10–$20, mattress $30, fridge $50, etc. — see Transfer Station Fees page; pay Collector after fee slip). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org |
| Hauler | Town of Sherborn Transfer Station (no municipal curbside). |
| Contacts | Transfer Station 508-314-2300; Select Board/Town Hall 508-651-7850; 19 Washington Street. Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
N/A curbside — TS Wed–Sun 9–3:15 entry.
Where
Sticker on driver-side rear window (FAQ); dual-stream in correct compactors.
Limits
First sticker free; fee schedule for banned/e-waste items.
Not allowed
Aseptic cartons, plastic bags, Styrofoam #6, Keurig cups, waxed paper (see Sherborn Recycling Guide PDF); textiles/mattresses out of trash.
Bags
Self-haul pay-as-you-throw-style at TS for trash compactor stream; recyclables sorted.
Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org
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Holidays
TS closed major holidays; closed Mon/Tue weekly. No curbside holidays.*.
Verified 2026-10-15 · sherbornma.org
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Full details for Sherborn: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- No Town curbside collection (HOA/private developments may arrange private service — not Town program). Hap Ruane Transfer Station, 161 N Main St (Route 27): Wed–Sun 9:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Entry (gate locks 3:30 p.m.); closed Mon/Tue and major holidays. Free Transfer Station sticker for Sherborn residents (vehicle registration copy; company/leased vehicles need insurance/lease showing VIN + resident address) — Select Board Office Town Hall or mail-in request.
- Recycling
- Dual-stream at TS — separate paper/cardboard from containers (glass, metal, plastics #1–5 and #7 per guide; #6 Styrofoam trash). Empty containers; no plastic bags at TS (retail take-back). Food waste drop-off program (free pails/buckets at TS). Mattresses/textiles banned from trash — fee bins (mattress $30/piece per Fee page). Swap Shop Apr 1–Nov 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Bulk pickup
- Fee items at TS (TV $10–$20, mattress $30, fridge $50, etc. — see Transfer Station Fees page; pay Collector after fee slip). Metal/white goods per attendant. No curbside bulk.
- Curbside: when
- N/A curbside — TS Wed–Sun 9–3:15 entry.
- Curbside: where
- Sticker on driver-side rear window (FAQ); dual-stream in correct compactors.
- Curbside: limits
- First sticker free; fee schedule for banned/e-waste items.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste rules per Recycling Guide; no curbside brush program.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Aseptic cartons, plastic bags, Styrofoam #6, Keurig cups, waxed paper (see Sherborn Recycling Guide PDF); textiles/mattresses out of trash.
- Curbside: bags
- Self-haul pay-as-you-throw-style at TS for trash compactor stream; recyclables sorted.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Attendant may refuse loads; TS regulations enforcement — 508-314-2300 / 508-651-7850.
- Holidays
TS closed major holidays; closed Mon/Tue weekly. No curbside holidays.*
- Hauler
- Town of Sherborn Transfer Station (no municipal curbside)
- Contacts
- Transfer Station 508-314-2300; Select Board/Town Hall 508-651-7850; 19 Washington Street
- Find your day
- Hap Ruane Recycling Center hours (no curbside lookup)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: sherbornma.org
Bulk: sherbornma.org
Holidays: sherbornma.org
Curbside: sherbornma.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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