The New Fairfield Drop Off Center is the town's municipal transfer and recycling station at 33 Bigelow Road, run by the Public Works Department for New Fairfield residents. It accepts household garbage, single stream recycling, glass, food scraps, scrap metal, bulky waste, tires, automotive items, textiles, electronics, mattresses, and brush and leaves. A town permit is required for most items, though electronics and mattresses can be dropped off without one, and payment is by check, credit, or debit card only. Household garbage is sent to the WIN waste-to-energy facility in Bridgeport and single stream recycling goes to the Oak Ridge Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton.
Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Household garbage, Single stream recycling (paper, plastic, glass, metal cans, cardboard), Glass, Food scraps / organics, Scrap metal, Bulky waste, Tires, Automotive items, Car batteries, Textiles (clothing, accessories, footwear, linens), Electronics / e-waste, Mattresses, Brush and leaves, Refrigerators and appliances
Services: Household trash disposal · Single stream recycling drop-off · Food scrap / organics recycling (permit required) · Scrap metal recycling · Bulky waste disposal · Tire disposal · Automotive waste and car battery collection · Textile recycling via Bay State Textiles bin · Electronics recycling · Free mattress recycling · Brush and leaf collection · Attendant assistance with heavy items · Drop-off permit sales
Do I need a permit to use the Drop Off Center?
Yes. A Drop Off Center permit is required for all items except electronics and mattresses, which can be dropped off without a permit. Permits are sold at the center, run July 1 through June 30 each year, and there are no free permits.
What are the hours?
Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, and Thursday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Demo metal and brush drop-off stops 15 minutes before closing. The center is closed on legal holidays.