Transfer Station Vehicle Scales

After extensive study by a Town appointed Recycling Committee, they found that 58% of the transportation and removal portion of the total transfer station budget was expended on Construction and Demolition wastes. This was a disproportioned amount compared to regular household waste. The committee's recommendation to the Board of Selectmen was to investigate the installation of a vehicle scale to remove that cost from the budget and ease the tax burden on the residents.

The scale is a Fairbanks mechanical lever type with a capacity of 60,000 lbs. The scale has a 30’ deck capable of weighing most pickup truck/trailer combinations. Vehicles are weighed on the scale before they dump and then reweighed after. Contractors are charged by the pound for the net weight of the load. The scale attendant collects money from the contractor and that revenue is turned in weekly to the Town Hall. The scale fees offset the cost of tipping fees and transportation to the landfill.

There are 5 State certified weigh masters licensed to operate the scale. A certified weigh master must be on site at all times when scale operations are being conducted.

Important Information:

• All material accepted at scale must have been generated in Washington. ABSOLUTELY NO out of Town waste will be accepted.
• Loads weighing greater than 100 pounds will be charged a disposal rate of 10 cents per pound or $120.00 per ton for the total load weight.
• Appliances with refrigerants $ 10.00 disposal fee per unit accepted. 
• Tires fee for tires larger than passenger car or pickup tires. see attendant for cost. 
• Only cash and checks will be accepted for payment. No credit cards.
• You will be expected to pay for the load at the time of disposal unless other arrangements have been made with the Town Finance Officer.
• All checks will be made payable to the Town of Washington.
• Commercial Roll off Trucks will not be permitted to dump at the facility.
• Vehicle and trailer combinations exceeding a 30 ft wheelbase will be required to disconnect their trailers to weigh the trailer separately.

The scale is open during all Transfer Station operating hours.

• You must be a Town Resident or Taxpayer to use the Transfer Station. If you are an out of Town Contractor working in Washington, please see the attendant for a Non Resident Building Contractor Disposal Form.
• You must have a valid Transfer Station sticker to dump at the facility.
• Only Washington resident Building Contractors will be offered credit/billing terms with the Town of Washington.
• Only separated loads will be accepted at the scale. No split loads please.
• Questions regarding type of loads or payment should be directed to the Weigh master or you may call: 495-3641 or 495-5399 or e-mail the Transfer Station Manager.

Scale being installed in a pit

Scale pit being prepped for conrete

Scale house where the computer and records are kept