Fairfield Transfer Station

Fairfield Transfer Station on Richard White Way is where town trash and recyclables get dropped off, compacted, and loaded onto trucks to go elsewhere. Residents, landscapers, and small haulers use it when hauling stuff that’s too big for curbside pickup.

Expect an industrial lot with a booth at the entrance and driving lanes that lead to large concrete bays and compactors; slow down as vehicles check in. Recycling containers and piles of sorted material are usually visible from the drive lane, and the place can be noisy from machinery and trucks. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so waits aren’t unusual. Because Connecticut sends waste out of state and enforces recycling rules, bring ID or proof of residency-many towns require permits or similar credentials.