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Landfill
Hartford Landfill MDC
180 Leibert Rd, Hartford, CT 06120, United States
Hartford Landfill MDC is the actual burial site where municipal and commercial trash ends up. Locals and haulers use it when transfer stations or out-of-state hauling aren’t being used; expect a working, industrial setup rather than anything tidy.
Big trucks and heavy equipment dominate the view, with large earthen mounds and active tipping faces. A scale is typically at the entrance so loads are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight; plan to stop twice if using the scale system. There’s an entrance booth or gate area where vehicles queue before being sent in to unload, and the ground is often gravel or packed dirt with mud after rain. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have longer lines, and drivers will be maneuvering around compactors and loaders.
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Before You Go
- Have municipal ID or any required town permit easily accessible-many Connecticut towns require permits for transfer station or landfill use.
- Secure and tarp loose loads; wind and passing trucks can make loose debris a real headache for other drivers.
- Arrive with loads sorted by type as best as possible so unloading happens faster and trucks spend less time on site.
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