Transfer station
Lewis County (Lowville) Transfer Station
Lowville, NY · 17.9 mi away
- Hours
- Mon 7:00 AM-3:00 PM · Tue 7:00 AM-3:00 PM · …
- Fees
- Bags: up to 15 gal $3, up to 39 gal $5, 39-50 gal $10; MSW and C&D $110.00/ton, scale minimum $31.00
Transfer station
Jefferson County Transfer Station
27138 NYS Rt 12, Watertown, NY 13601
Before you go
- How fees work. Fees are charged by weight (per ton), as a flat rate per load or vehicle and per item for some items, with a minimum charge of $20. The posted rates are listed under Fees.
- Good to know. Commercial and residential customers.
At the gate
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Address | 27138 NYS Rt 12, Watertown, NY 13601 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Phone | 315-786-6900 |
| Website | www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/hours-locations |
| Last checked | Oct 23, 2026 |
Hours
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Holiday hours vary. Gates often close to new loads 15–30 minutes before posted closing.
Fees
| Tipping fee | Residential solid waste and C&D $148/ton ($20 minimum); prepaid trash stickers $4 each; brush $20 per load; car and light-truck tires $6 each; recycling and scrap metal (incl. large appliances) free |
|---|---|
| Fee schedule | Operator's fee page |
Accepted materials have not been confirmed yet. Call the scale house at 315-786-6900 before you go.
Nearby with confirmed hours or fees: Lewis County (Lowville) Transfer Station , Lewis County (Croghan) Transfer Station , Clayton Transfer Station .
Facility facts
| Ownership | Public |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jefferson County |
| Owner type | County |
| Operational status | Active |
| Permitted activities | RHRF - permit, Transfer facility - permit |
| Waste types accepted (per permit) | Commingled Containers, Commingled Paper, Construction & Demolition Debris, Electronics, Enameled Appliances / White Goods, MSW (Residential/Institutional & Commercial), Other Aluminum Scrap Metal, Other Ferrous Scrap Metal, Other Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal, Paperboard/Boxboard, Plastic |
Registry details (2)
Figures and identifiers as published in the EPA and state permit registries cited below.
| Permit number | 6-2248-00013/00004 |
|---|---|
| Authorization expires | 10/30/2027 |
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Nearby facilities
Transfer station
Lewis County (Croghan) Transfer Station
Croghan (T), NY · 21.9 mi away
- Hours
- Tue 7:30 AM-3:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Fees
- Bags: up to 15 gal $3, up to 39 gal $5, 39-50 gal $10; MSW and C&D $110.00/ton, scale minimum $31.00
Transfer station
Clayton Transfer Station
Clayton (T), NY · 24.4 mi away
- Hours
- Mon 8:00 AM-4:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM-4:00 PM · …
- Fees
- Refuse per bag: $3 standard kitchen bag, $4 for 33-42 gal, $6 for 43-55 gal, $9 for a 96-gal contractor bag/container; bulk loads priced by size, from $25 (4x6x1.5 ft) to $105 (5x10x3 ft)
Transfer station
Cape Vincent Transfer Station
Cape Vincent, NY · 26.2 mi away
- Hours
- Tue 9:00 AM-4:00 PM · Fri 9:00 AM-4:00 PM · …
- Fees
- Household trash bags: 13 gallon $3.00, 30 gallon $4.00, 50 gallon $5.00
Transfer station
Pulaski Transfer Station/RHRF
Pulaski, NY · 29.2 mi away
- Hours
- Mon 7:30 AM-4:00 PM · Wed 7:30 AM-4:00 PM · …
- Fees
- Residential permit sticker $200 per year ($100 from July 1) covers household waste and furniture; C&D, large carpets, boats etc. weighed at $155/ton ($10 minimum); tires $300/ton ($10 minimum); mattresses/box springs $15 each (2026 residential fees)
Sources: data.ny.gov (facility record, phone, facility facts and permit and registry IDs; fetched Oct 21, 2026) ; jeffersoncountyny.gov (hours, phone, website and facility facts; fetched Oct 23, 2026) ; jeffersoncountyny.gov (website and fees; fetched Oct 23, 2026) . Registry figures are as of Apr 21, 2026. Facility details were last checked on Oct 23, 2026.