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Transfer Station
Fairfield Transfer Station
898 Richard White Way #672, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 256-3023Fairfield Transfer Station is the town spot for dropping off household trash and recyclables when a regular curbside pickup won't cut it. Located on Richard White Way in Fairfield, it's used by residents hauling carloads, trailers, or small pickups looking for a quick drop-off.
A single-lane drive leads to an entrance booth where towns commonly check permits and collect any required fees. Many transfer stations have a scale, so plan for a second stop on the way out. The yard is mostly open concrete with large compactors and roll-off containers; bring help for heavy or awkward items since people usually carry smaller pieces to the drop-off areas. Lines build up on weekends, and spring cleanup season is the worst for delays.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have any town permit or sticker ready to show at the booth so it doesn't hold up the line.
- Sort and bundle recyclables and separate bulky items before getting out of the car to move through faster.
- Try a weekday or mid-afternoon visit if possible; weekend afternoons, especially during spring cleanup, get long waits.
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