Transfer Stations & Dumps in Connecticut

Regional Refuse Disposal District

(860) 379-1972

Residents of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester bring trash and recycling to this municipal transfer station on New Hartford Road with a current window-sticker permit. Regional Refuse Disposal District #1 holds Connecticut DEEP operating permit 00501146-MTSGP and takes part in the Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program. The lower level has a tag sale plus drop-off for household trash, single-stream recycling, small metal, wire, heavy iron, food waste, and e-waste. Propane tanks, eyeglasses, American flags, auto and household batteries, paint, fluorescent lightbulbs, and styrofoam are accepted too. Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 stay open without a permit for recycling and electronics only. Trash still requires a permit, and the upper lot and scale stay closed. Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Berlin Municiple Transfer Station/Recycling Center

The Berlin Municipal Transfer Recycling Center, located at 19 Town Farm Lane, Berlin, CT, is exclusively for Berlin residential customers, who must provide proof of residency upon entry. The center offers free disposal of mattresses and box springs, which can be dropped off during normal business hours. Curbside bulky item pick-up is available for a fee of $15 per mattress or box spring, with payment required in advance at the Town Hall. The center accepts a variety of recyclable materials, including clean food and beverage containers made of glass, metal, and plastics, as well as newspapers, magazines, and mixed paper. However, items such as light bulbs, ceramics, scrap metal, and any packaging materials are not accepted. Residents can also recycle rechargeable batteries at designated locations, and curbside recycling is conducted every other week. For more information, residents can contact the Public Works Department.

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Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station

(203) 483-8641

The Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station is a municipal waste management and recycling facility serving Branford, Connecticut residents at 747 East Main Street. This town-operated facility provides essential recycling and disposal services for New Haven County residents, offering convenient drop-off options for household recyclables, bulk items, electronics, appliances, construction debris, and yard waste. The Transfer Station accepts a range of materials including all standard recyclables (corrugated cardboard, paper products, white office paper, glass bottles, metal food cans, rigid plastics), electronics and e-waste (computers, TVs, printers, monitors), household appliances (both with and without Freon - doors must be removed from Freon-containing units), books and textiles for donation/recycling, chippable yard waste (branches up to 8 feet in length, 1-ton limit), construction and demolition debris (up to 1-ton limit per visit), fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, used motor oil (up to 5 gallons), automotive tires (limit of 4 passenger tires per visit), and household garbage. The facility features designated areas for each material type, ensuring proper sorting and processing. Branford Transfer Station serves as an important resource for residents undertaking home improvement projects, spring cleaning, or regular recycling needs. Important restrictions: The facility does NOT accept asbestos-containing materials, car batteries (take to auto parts stores), construction debris over 1 ton, grass clippings (compost at home), latex or oil-based paints, pesticides and chemicals, plastic film and bags, propane tanks, or large tree sections/stumps. Operating Monday through Friday 7:15 AM to 1:30 PM and Saturday 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM, the facility provides accessible hours for working residents. Office staff are available weekdays 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM for questions and assistance. Branford residents should contact the Solid Waste Recycling Coordinator at (203) 483-8641 for detailed information about accepted materials, fees, and special programs. Located on East Main Street (Route 1), the facility is easily accessible from I-95 and serves Branford, East Haven, North Branford, and surrounding shoreline communities.

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Bristol Transfer Station

(860) 584-7798

City transfer station accepting recyclables. A resident permit may be required; check current rules and hours.

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A J Waste Systems LLC

(203) 272-1992

AJ Waste Systems, located at 22 Burton Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410, has been a family-owned refuse and recycling company for over 50 years. They offer a range of services including commercial trash service, roll-off containers for construction and demolition, and residential bulky waste drop-off every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, open to all Connecticut residents. The contractor-only transfer station operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. AJ Waste Systems provides various dumpster sizes for both small and large projects, ensuring timely service with a commitment to customer satisfaction. They emphasize professionalism, honesty, and continuous improvement in their operations. For inquiries or to request a free quote, customers can contact them directly.

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CCR & T LLC

(203) 272-4039

AJ Waste Systems, located at 22 Burton Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410, has been a family-owned refuse and recycling company for over 50 years. The facility operates a residential transfer station open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while the commercial construction and demolition transfer station is available Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Disposal fees for residential drop-off are charged per pound, with rates starting at $50 for up to 200 lbs. Specific items such as large appliances, tires, grass, leaves, and electronics incur additional fees, while mattresses are not accepted. Access to the commercial transfer station is available only to Connecticut residents on Saturdays, and payment is cash only. Visitors are encouraged to contact the facility with any questions regarding accepted materials and disposal procedures.

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Interstate Waste Services - Danbury Transfer Station (formerly Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling)

(203) 743-0405

Interstate Waste Services operates a Danbury transfer station for haulers and residents who dispose of waste directly. The station takes municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, and recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum. It runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Fowler's Auto Wrecking

(860) 267-7140

Fowler's Auto Wrecking at 24 Old Coach Road in East Hampton provides junk vehicle removal, used auto and bus parts, scrap metal recycling, dumpster rentals, and a local transfer station for bulky and construction waste through Belltown Recycling Center.

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East Hartford Transfer Station

(860) 282-4845

East Hartford Transfer Station is a recycling and transfer station at 61 Ecology Dr, East Hartford, CT. Contact the facility to confirm accepted materials, access rules and current hours before visiting.

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Town of Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center

(860) 767-1926

The Town of Essex Transfer Station and Recycling Center is located on Dump Road in Essex, CT 06426, operated by the town's Public Works department. The facility accepts household garbage and recyclables from Essex residents and runs several drop-off programs including electronics, food scraps, textiles, and gas cylinders. A valid ID proving Essex residency is required to use the facility.

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Glastonbury Transfer Station

(860) 652-7710

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.

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Meriden Transfer Station

(203) 630-4000

City transfer station on Evansville Avenue for Meriden residents only. It takes mattresses and box springs free, and hosts a free hazardous waste disposal day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 with registration.

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New Hartford Landfill

(860) 379-1972

Regional Refuse Disposal District #1 (RRDD #1) is a municipal transfer station serving the residents of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester, Connecticut. It accepts household trash, single stream recycling, food waste, and a variety of recyclables including small metal, wire, heavy iron, electronics (e-waste), batteries (household and automotive), propane tanks, paint, fluorescent light bulbs, and Styrofoam. The site also runs a tag sale reuse area and household hazardous waste collection, and requires a paid disposal sticker for use.

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Hamden Town Transfer Station

(203) 387-2435

The Hamden Recycling Center Transfer Station, located at 231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, will implement fees for waste deposited starting June 11th, 2024, with charges based on vehicle weight. Payment is accepted via credit and debit cards only at an outdoor kiosk, as the facility is cash-free. The fee schedule includes no charge for solid and bulky waste up to 40 pounds, $0.06 per pound for 41-200 pounds, and $0.10 per pound for over 201 pounds. Organic waste is free for up to 200 pounds and $0.06 per pound thereafter. The Transfer Station operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, and on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM, closing promptly at these times. It will be closed on specific holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving. Visitors should dismantle cardboard before disposal, and accepted materials may change without notice. For a complete list of accepted items, refer to the General Refuse and Recycling Policies or contact the facility directly.

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New Haven Transfer Station

New Haven transfer station on Middletown Avenue with a residential drop-off area. West Haven residents use it for bulk trash at $122.60 per ton, and construction debris is accepted for a fee.

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WIN Waste Innovations - Norwalk

866-946-9278

WIN Waste Norwalk is a transfer station for construction and demolition waste (C&D) and municipal solid waste (MSW). The site specializes in recycling C&D debris and responsibly transferring waste for disposal. It efficiently recovers recyclables such as wood, asphalt, brick, and metal for reuse.

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Town of Montville Transfer Station

860-848-0401

The Town of Montville Transfer Station accepts solid waste, bulky waste, and recyclables from residents. Visitors must purchase an annual permit or single trip passes for waste disposal, while recycling drop-offs are free of charge.

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Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center

The Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center, located at 39 Sand Hill Rd. in Portland, Connecticut, is a waste management facility serving Portland residents and the greater Middlesex County area. This essential community resource provides recycling services, solid waste management, and composting demonstrations for residents throughout Portland and surrounding communities. The facility offers convenient services including the handling of recyclables, bag sales for municipal solid waste, brush and appliance pickup, and disposal of non-recyclables. During the summer months (Memorial Day to Labor Day), the center operates Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with the scale closing at 12:00 PM. For regular hours, the center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with the scale closing at 3:00 PM. The center encourages recycling through various initiatives, including a program that exchanges free reams of office paper for white paper brought in for recycling (1 ream for 200 pounds of used white paper). Future projects aim to enhance recycling efforts and potentially share facilities with nearby towns.

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Preston Transfer Station

(860) 886-1836

Preston accepts recyclables, food scraps, gas cylinders, electronics, batteries, scrap metal and other special items. Every vehicle needs a sticker issued to a permanent Preston resident.

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Ridgefield recycling center

The Ridgefield Recycling Center, located at 59 South Street, Ridgefield, CT, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. To use the center, residents must obtain a permit, which costs $20 for residents and $50 for non-residents, and is valid for both the Recycling Center and Transfer Station. Permits should be displayed from the vehicle's rearview mirror. The center is managed by the Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority (HRRA), which serves multiple towns in the region. It is essential to recycle correctly by only placing acceptable materials in the blue bins or at the center, as contamination from unacceptable items can hinder recycling efforts. For more information on what can be recycled and to download a permit application, visitors should refer to the HRRA resources.

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Somers, CT Recycling Center

(860) 763-8214

The Somers Recycling Center is the Town of Somers' resident drop-off facility, located at 93 Egypt Rd in Somers, CT and run by the Public Works Department. Use requires an annual Recycling Center permit, and all permit applications require proof of Somers residency with a full ID check. The center accepts a range of materials including tires (via the Connecticut Tire Stewardship program), paint (via PaintCare), electronics, mattresses, ink cartridges, and food scraps. It is open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with closures on listed holidays.

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Central Connecticut Resource Recovery

860-426-8585

Central Connecticut Resource Recovery offers waste management services in Southington, CT. Customers can weigh their vehicles, dump loads, and purchase various landscaping products such as mulch and soil from the site.

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Town of Stafford Transfer Station

(860) 684-4364

The Town of Stafford Transfer Station is the municipal drop-off for waste and recycling in Stafford Springs, at 80 Upper Rd. Residents and local businesses can bring recyclables including paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, sorted and free of contamination. The station also holds periodic special collection events. A transfer-station permit or sticker is generally required to use the facility, so residents should check the town's current guidelines before their first trip.

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Stamford Transfer Station

(203) 977-4620

Stamford Transfer Station, also called the Scale House, is the City of Stamford's municipal drop-off facility at 101 Harbor View Avenue, run by the Recycling and Sanitation department. Residents with passenger plates and a Stamford Dump Permit can drop off garbage, recycling, and yard waste Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the first 200 lbs per day is free and additional weight is charged at $6.75 per 100 lbs ($135 per ton), with set fees for Freon appliances and tires. Commercial vehicles, trailers, and rental trucks must use the Scale House rather than the Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center on Magee Avenue. Chemicals, hazardous waste, liquids, and oil-based paint are not accepted.

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Wallingford Recycling Center

Wallingford residents can bring mandated recyclables and other designated materials to the Resident Disposal Center at 25 Pent Road. The Town publishes material-specific rules and operating hours.

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Washington Transfer Station

860-868-0188

The Clark Road Transfer Station is the Town of Washington's primary collection site for household trash and recyclables. Residents get access with a vehicle sticker from the Tax Office, and drop-off recycling follows the Connecticut single stream system, with cardboard flattened and food containers rinsed. A site map shows separate areas for glass, composting, household waste, metal, demolition debris, mattresses, e-waste, tires and car batteries, textiles, Red Cross clothing, books, and a swap shop. The station is open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, closes Thursday, Sunday, and town holidays, and shuts the lower gate at 1:55 PM. Free curbside recycling pickup also runs every other Monday for residents who sign up.

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Wilton Transfer Station

(203) 563-0152

The Wilton Transfer Station is the Town of Wilton's municipal facility for solid waste, bulky waste, recyclables, scrap metal, and electronics, and accepts only material originating from residential properties in Wilton. A vehicle permit sticker is required to use the station, and certain materials require pre-purchased tickets from the Town Clerk. Recyclables (free except tires) include clean metal and glass, plastics #1 through #7, newspaper and magazines, mixed paper, flattened cardboard and paperboard, clothing and shoes, empty aerosol cans, and light bulbs. The station also takes scrap metal such as appliances, mowers, and car bumpers (no gas or freon) at no charge, and accepts electronics including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, and laptops; hazardous waste, propane tanks, paint, and yard or storm debris are not accepted. Wilton is a member of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA).

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Woodbury Transfer Station And Recycling Center

203-263-3633

Woodbury’s transfer station serves eligible town residents and taxpayers with a required vehicle permit. The Town lists hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Loads are inspected; town trash and organics require authorized bags. Recycling and special-waste streams include paper and cardboard, containers, scrap metal, batteries, waste oil, tires, mattresses and electronics; confirm current fees and rules with the attendant.

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