Derby Transfer Station

Derby Transfer Station is the local spot where the town’s trash is compacted and sent off to out-of-state landfills. People from Derby and nearby neighborhoods drop off household loads here when hauling to a distant landfill would be a hassle. It’s a working yard, not a retail place, so expect practical, no-frills surroundings.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop for directions; many Connecticut transfer stations have an incoming scale and may weigh vehicles, so expect a brief pause on the way in or out. The yard is mostly paved with concrete bays and a few large metal containers; trucks and compactors are common sights and noise is normal. Recycling or drop-off bins are usually set off to one side past the booth, while staff direct larger truck traffic toward the tipping floor. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier and lines can form at the entrance.