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Canaan Town Landfill is the actual burial site for trash in the area, listed as a landfill rather than a transfer station. Local haulers and anyone with large loads would use this kind of place, since landfills take material to be buried rather than shipped elsewhere.
Drive up to a weigh station and expect to stop on a scale so tipping fees can be assessed by weight. There’s usually an entrance booth or office where paperwork gets handled before access is granted. The site itself is open, with working faces where material is spread and covered, and piles and equipment visible from the drive; commercial trucks are typically handled here alongside smaller vehicles. Traffic can back up at busy times, and tipping fees are structured by weight or load type rather than a flat free-for-all price.
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Before You Go
- Make sure loads are tarped and secure for travel; loose material can be a problem and may be rejected on site.
- Plan to wait if arriving on a weekend or during spring cleanup - lines and truck traffic are common then.
- Check whether a town permit is required for disposal beforehand, since many Connecticut towns control access to regional facilities.
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