Transfer Station

Hamden Town Transfer Station

231 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515, United States

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Small town transfer station used by Hamden residents and people dropping off from nearby neighborhoods. This is where local trash gets compacted and loaded onto trucks to be hauled out of state, since Connecticut no longer has active landfills. Folks bring everything from household bagged trash to the kinds of items that don’t fit in curbside carts.

There’s an entrance booth and a gate so vehicles are checked as they come in; follow the flow of traffic and wait your turn to pull up. Expect to cross a scale at some point - transfer stations commonly charge by weight, so drivers stop again on the way out. The site has large open bays and compactors where trucks drop loads; it looks industrial, with concrete tipping floors and big metal containers. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so be prepared for a short wait during busy times.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Hamden
State Connecticut
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Before You Go

  • Have any required permit or ID ready and visible in the vehicle; many Connecticut towns require permits for transfer station use.
  • Secure loose items and tarp open loads so things don’t blow out while waiting or being moved around the yard.
  • Avoid peak times if possible - weekday mornings are often quieter than weekend afternoons, especially during spring cleanup season.

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