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Transfer Station
Haddam Transfer Station
750 Saybrook Rd, Haddam, CT 06438, United States
Small-town transfer station serving Haddam residents and nearby towns. Vehicles drop off household trash and recyclables here; loads are compacted on site and then trucked elsewhere. Many locals use it because it’s closer than driving to distant landfills in other states.
Drive up to an entrance booth where attendants check permits for town residents; there’s usually a scale that trucks use, so expect a short stop to be weighed. The lot has a few large concrete bunkers and compactors, plus separate areas for recyclables and bulky items - piles and containers are visible from the drive lane. Lines build on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so there can be a wait if it’s busy. Vehicles pull up to different drop points depending on load type, then back out and exit the same way they came in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have the town transfer station permit easily accessible - it’s commonly checked at the booth.
- Secure loose materials with a tarp; wind can scatter bags or debris from pickup beds while waiting or driving through.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; later weekday afternoons are often quicker for dropping off a residential load.
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