Fairfield Solid Waste & Recycling Department

A town-run recycling center in Fairfield that people from the area use to drop off household recyclables and keep stuff out of trash trucks. Neighbors bring everything from curbside overflow to items that don't fit in the bin, and town residents who use transfer stations will recognize the setup.

Pull up to a small entrance booth and show whatever town permit or ID is required by Fairfield or neighboring towns. The site is mostly open pavement with large collection containers and sorting bays; recycling bins tend to sit off to one side while other material piles or chutes are in the middle. There’s usually a place to stop and unload, then drive forward to leave, and vehicle flow can slow down on weekend mornings or during seasonal cleanups. Many local recycling centers accept common materials like paper, cardboard, glass, metal and typical plastics, and often run special programs for things such as electronics or bulky items.