East Haven Public Works

East Haven Public Works is the town’s place for dropping off household trash and other typical municipal disposal needs. Locals and residents of nearby neighborhoods use it for routine cleanouts and seasonal pickups. It handles community waste that then moves on to transfer stations or out-of-state processing, as Connecticut doesn’t operate active landfills.

There’s usually an entrance with a small booth or gate where vehicles stop before proceeding into the yard. Expect to pull up, unload into larger containers or compactors, and then circle back toward the exit - many Connecticut facilities have a scale, so stopping twice is common. Recycling containers are often grouped together rather than scattered, and the whole site looks industrial: paved areas, big bins, and truck traffic. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines can form during those periods.