Yard Waste Transfer Station

Transfer Station for Yard Waste 2026
Yard Waste Transfer Station Information

Winthrop's transfer station for drop-off yard waste is located at the end of Kennedy Drive; take a left before Belle Isle Cemetery. The facility will open on April 4, 2026, and close for the season at 3 pm on December 5, 2026. The hours of operation are Fridays, 9 am to Noon and 3 pm to 6 pm. Saturdays, 9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 3 pm.

The transfer station is open only to Winthrop residents. 

No commercial properties, commercial vehicles, landscaping companies, or contractors hired by residents.


What Is "Green Waste"?

Green waste includes grass, leaves, vines, hedge trimmings, and small to medium-sized branches. Root balls from trees and plants, potted plants, dirt, rocks, decorative vegetation, (i.e. pumpkins,) and branches over three inches are not accepted. Operational concerns require that the branches be separated from the other green waste. Branches should be stacked loosely with the butt end sticking out. Grass, leaves, vines, and hedge trimmings can be contained in any manner that you see fit, provided the container or bag is not left behind. It is not necessary to purchase special compost bags to participate in the program. Please remember that other waste materials, such as plastic, construction debris, trash, rocks, dirt, or animal waste, must not be included with green waste. This waste can damage the Town's equipment or cause testing parameters for our transferred compostable waste to fail. Your assistance is very much appreciated.


Facility Policies

  • Proof of residency is required. A valid resident parking sticker, a valid driver's licence, or a Valid ID with a current Winthrop address are accepted forms of proof of residency. 

  • Disposal of leaves and grass clippings for Winthrop residents is free.  A non-commercial pickup truck load of branches requires a Transfer Station Pass. The branch pass is $20.00. They must be purchased in advance at the DPW offices, 100 Kennedy Drive, Monday through Thursday, 7 am - 3 pm. No cash accepted, CC or check only for payment

  • Branch loads are not to exceed one non-commercial pickup truck bed (5-yard maximum).

  • Branches larger than 3 inches in diameter will not be accepted at the compost.

  • Tree stumps, trash, stones, dirt, potted plants, tree and plant root balls, and other debris are strictly prohibited.

 All loads will be inspected.

Questions? Call the Public Works at 617-846-1341 x 2609.