Sudbury Transfer Station / Recycling Center · current fee page (published February 15, 2024, updated August 6, 2026; no separate effective date)
Sudbury, MA construction debris fees
Sudbury's transfer station charges $32 per cubic yard ($16 minimum) for construction debris, according to the town's published schedule (current fee page (published February 15, 2024, updated August 6, 2026; no separate effective date)). One 8-ft pickup bed of mixed debris, about 2.5 cubic yards and 1,210 lb, comes to $80, the lowest of the 4 MA towns on this site.
- 1Construction debris $32 per cubic yard ($16 minimum)
- 2Charged by the cubic yard
- 3Fees dated No date printed
- 4One pickup bed $80
Published fees at the Sudbury transfer station
| Item | Fee as published |
|---|---|
| Construction debris (sheetrock, shingles, wood) | $32.00 per cubic yard ($16.00 minimum, $16.00 per half yard) |
| Miscellaneous debris | $32.00 per cubic yard |
| Mattress | $50.00 |
| Box spring | $50.00 |
| Couch (upholstered furniture) | $16.00 to $32.00 |
| Carpeting (about 9x12) | $32.00 |
| Refrigerator or air conditioner | $25.00 |
| Ceramic sink or toilet | $16.00 |
Source: Sudbury fee schedule, current fee page (published February 15, 2024, updated August 6, 2026; no separate effective date); read 2026-10-20. Fees change: confirm with the town before you load.
- The town notes that one level 8-ft pickup bed is about 2.5 cubic yards.
- Pressure-treated wood is not accepted with construction debris.
Who may use it: Residents only, with a vehicle sticker. No contractors or businesses. Not accepted: brush, pressure-treated wood.
What typical jobs cost to dump in Sudbury
| Load | Weight | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| One 8-ft pickup bed of mixed construction debris (2.5 yd³) | 1,210 lb | $80 |
| 25-square roof, one layer of architectural shingles (7.2 yd³) | 5,250 lb | $230 |
| 1,000 sq ft of 1/2-inch drywall (3.4 yd³) | 1,600 lb | $110 |
| 100 sq ft of 4-inch concrete | 5,000 lb | no concrete rate |
| A 20-yard load of mixed debris (20 yd³) | 9,680 lb | $640 |
Sudbury prices debris by volume, so light, bulky loads cost the same as heavy ones of the same size. Figures are this site's arithmetic on the published rate, with weights from EPA's conversion factors and the manufacturer figures in the methodology. The schedule has no separate line for concrete, so those are not costed here.
Dumpster rental or dump runs?
Bin There Dump That (Central Massachusetts franchise) lists a 20-yard in Central Massachusetts at $700 with 3 tons included, and a 10-yard at $445 with 1; Bin There Dump That (Northeast Massachusetts franchise) lists a 20-yard in Northeast Massachusetts at $760 with 2 tons included, and a 10-yard at $560 with 1. A full 20-yard of mixed debris weighs about 4.8 tons, more than those included tonnages, and the price lists print no overage rate. Dumping the same 20 cubic yards in Sudbury would cost $640 in fees, but it means about 8 pickup trips. For a single room or a small roof the trips can win; for a whole-house job the rental usually does. The guide to dumpsters, bag services and junk removal compares the options.
Nearby Massachusetts towns
Wellfleet charges $290 per ton; Marblehead charges $320 per ton; Scituate charges $340 per ton. Across the 4 MA towns listed, the same pickup load ranges from $80 in Sudbury to $206 in Scituate. Every town is on the disposal fees list, and Massachusetts's disposal bans and construction-debris rules are on the Massachusetts rules page.
Dumpster Sizer is not affiliated with the Town of Sudbury. Rates are copied from the town's own page on the date shown; the posted schedule at the station governs.