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East Haddam Transfer Station on Nichols Road in Moodus is where local residents drop off household trash and recyclables. People use it when a pickup or a trip to a far-off landfill isn't practical. The site compacts waste on-site before trucks haul it off to disposal facilities elsewhere.
Think of a fenced, industrial lot rather than a park - transfer stations tend to have an entrance booth and a scale, and many Connecticut towns require permits to use them. Pull up to the booth area to check in, then you'll be directed to the appropriate tipping or recycling area; Connecticut enforces strict recycling so things are usually separated. Expect compacting equipment, trucks coming and going, and a mix of cars and small trucks unloading. Weekends and spring-cleanup season are the busiest times, so lines and brief waits are common.
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Before You Go
- Have the town transfer-station permit or proof of residency ready; many Connecticut towns require one.
- Pre-sort recyclables from trash as much as possible - it speeds the process and matches local recycling rules.
- Avoid weekend mornings and peak spring-cleanup days if a quicker visit is the goal; midweek visits tend to move faster.
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