Glastonbury Transfer Station

2340 New London Turnpike South Glastonbury CT 06073 USA

4.3 (13 reviews)

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About this center

The Glastonbury Transfer Station is the Town of Glastonbury's municipal drop-off facility at 2340 New London Turnpike, run by the Refuse Disposal & Sanitation department. Residents bring trash, recyclables, food waste, scrap metal, electronics, textiles, tires, leaves and grass clippings, automotive items, and clean corrugated cardboard, with applicable fees set by the town's Waste Disposal Guidelines. A Refuse Disposal Permit is required and can be obtained in person at the Transfer Station, Bulky Waste Facility, or Town Hall. The station is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (with extended Wednesday evening hours during Daylight Saving Time) and is closed on town holidays.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Resident trash and recyclables drop-off
Corrugated cardboard recycling (Green container on-site; Blue residential satellite containers at Town Hall)
Residential food waste collection (permit required)
Scrap metal and automotive item disposal
Electronics recycling
Textile recycling
Tire and waste motor oil disposal
Refuse Disposal Permit issuance (in person)
Seasonal brush/leaf disposal and periodic household hazardous waste collection events

Areas served

Glastonbury, CT

Not accepted

Paint and stain (taken instead to Katz Hardware or Sherwin-Williams in Glastonbury via PaintCare)Fertilizers and other household hazardous waste (accepted only at scheduled HHW collection events)

Frequently asked questions

What can I drop off at the Glastonbury Transfer Station?

The station accepts standard materials including trash, recyclables, food waste, leaves and grass clippings, scrap metal, electronics, textiles, automotive items, corrugated cardboard, plastics, paper products, food and beverage containers, rubber tires, aerosol cans, anti-freeze, lead acid batteries, waste motor oil and filters, and wax containers. Applicable fees apply as outlined in the town's Waste Disposal Guidelines.

What are the hours?

The Transfer Station is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. During Daylight Saving Time, Wednesday hours extend into the evening (to 7:00 PM from March 11 through September 15, 2026, and to 6:00 PM from September 16 through October 28, 2026). The facility is closed on town holidays. Residents are encouraged to visit on weekdays to expedite their trip.

Do I need a permit to use the Transfer Station?

Yes. A Refuse Disposal Permit is required and may be obtained in person at the Transfer Station, the Bulky Waste Facility, or Town Hall during normal operating hours. The residential food waste collection program also requires a permit.

Where do I dispose of paint or household hazardous waste?

Paint and stain are not accepted at the Transfer Station; residents can drop off oil and latex paint for free year-round (5-gallon limit per visit) at Katz Hardware or Sherwin-Williams in Glastonbury through PaintCare. Other household hazardous waste is accepted at scheduled HHW collection events held periodically throughout the year.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Michael Haddock

6 months ago

Google review

Very easy to get around everything is well marked out

Shawn Googins

2 years ago

Google review

This is one of Glastonbury's must see destinations! An epic arrangement of trash and recycling containers! Use car batteries got it scrap steel copper appliances they got em covered! Way less expensive than those waste pickup bandits! Friendly staff and a great place to say hello to your neighbors!

Mary McLaughlin

4 years ago

Google review

Why are we still required to wear masks? We should be following CDC recommendations. We are outside.

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