Frequently Asked Questions

When arriving at the Transfer Station you will notice the different locations to place your bundles. Please ask the attendant for further instruction. When you enter the Transfer Station with C&D Material you will see the attendant first. The attendant at the trash building will accept your filled out coupon and direct you to the proper dumpster.

• All household trash - you must separate.
• Plastic, Cans, bottles/glass (called co-mingles) Newspaper, Cardboard. This all gets placed in the building.
• Scrap Metal - no coupon needed - white goods (washer/dryers/propane tanks) see attendant and he will direct you to the proper location. Refrigerators need the door removed.
• Brush - less than 4" in diameter are to be placed in the appropriate pile - see attendant.
• Leaves and grass are to be placed in a separate pile - see attendant.
• Automobile batteries - to be placed in the battery bin - see attendant.
• Latex Paint only - must be dried up.
• Ordinance - Refer to the Salem Administrative Municipal Codes - Number 409

• No Hazardous Materials or Commercial Waste.
• No Paint (Oil Based Paint) - No Paint Thinner - No Medical Waste - No Gasoline or Any Type of Flammables - No Antifreeze - No Cement - Concrete - Hot Top - Bricks - Rocks - Tires
• No C&D (Construction and Demolition Material)

You must purchase a Transfer Station permit which includes 3 bulky waste coupons at Town Hall - Town Clerk Office with your vehicle registration. Effective date is October 1st annually.