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Small-town transfer station in Ashford, used mostly by residents bringing household trash and recycling. The place compacts loads on-site and trucks them out of state, so it’s a local spot for getting rid of stuff without driving to a distant landfill. Many Connecticut towns require permits for transfer station use, so bring whatever permit the town asks for.
Drive up to a manned entrance booth near the road and be prepared to stop briefly; vehicles are directed from there. A scale is usually on-site so larger loads will be weighed before leaving. The drop-off area is a working yard with compactors, roll-off containers and piles of material - not tidy like a recycling center, more functional. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have lines, so expect a bit of wait during busy periods.
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Before You Go
- Have any town-required permit or ID handy before reaching the booth to speed things along.
- Bring items already sorted as much as possible; there are separate areas and containers and mixed loads slow down the process.
- Avoid peak times if possible - early weekday mornings are often quicker than weekend middays.
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