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Transfer Station
Groton Transfer Station
685 Flanders Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States
This is the town transfer station in Groton where residents drop off household trash and recyclables before trucks haul it out of state. Locals use it for everything from small bags to carload cleanouts, especially when curbside pickup doesn't fit the job. The site feels like a working municipal place rather than a polished private facility.
Drive up the short access road and you'll see an entrance booth and a lane where attendants usually direct cars and trucks. There's a scale and tipping area beyond the booth where larger loads are compacted and staged for pickup. Recycling and bulky-item areas are set off to the side, with concrete bunkers and large containers visible from the drive. Expect weekend lines during peak seasons, and bring something to cover loose trash in the back of a truck so it doesn't blow around.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have items sorted before pulling up: keep recyclables separate from bagged trash to speed things along.
- Bring a tarp or rope for open truck beds so debris stays contained while driving in and out.
- Go midweek or early morning on weekdays if possible-lines and wait times tend to be shorter than weekend afternoons.
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