Transfer Station

East Haven Transfer Station

240 Commerce St, East Haven, CT 06512

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Small town transfer station used by residents and local haulers for dropping off household trash and recyclables. Located on a commercial street in East Haven, it’s the kind of place people stop at when hauling a truckload or clearing out a garage. Expect regular town users alongside occasional contractors.

There’s typically an entrance booth or gate where vehicles line up to be directed; drive slowly and have paperwork or a permit handy if the town requires one. Vehicles usually cross a scale and then pull forward to the tipping or compaction area, so plan for a short stop at the scale on the way in or out. The site is industrial-looking - concrete pads, compactors, and piles or containers - and recycling containers are often grouped to one side of the working area. Weekends and spring cleanups tend to be the busiest times, so expect a wait then.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City East Haven
State Connecticut
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Before You Go

  • Have any required town transfer station permit or ID ready before pulling up; many Connecticut towns require permits for resident use.
  • Secure loose material and load boxes flat so items don’t blow out on the road and so unloading goes faster.
  • Avoid peak times if possible-early weekdays are usually quicker than weekend afternoons during busy seasons.

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