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Transfer Station
Bristol Transfer Station
Lake Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, United States
Bristol Transfer Station on Lake Ave is where town trash gets dropped off and then compacted for hauling out of state. Neighbors use it when there's more than a curbside pickup or during cleanup projects. Connecticut has no active landfills, so this type of facility is how the town handles larger loads and bulky items, and many towns require permits to get in.
The place looks like an industrial yard with large trucks and roll-off containers toward the back. Drive up to the entrance booth and queue into the single-file lanes; you'll move forward when a lane opens. There are separate drop areas and compacting equipment farther in, so expect to be directed where to unload. Lines get long on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so a wait is common then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have a town permit and ID ready if required-many Connecticut transfer stations check them at the gate.
- Load and sort at home so unloading is quick: break down boxes, open bags, and keep anything heavy accessible.
- Skip peak times if possible; weekday afternoons or later in the day usually have shorter lines than weekend mornings.
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