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Marlborough Transfer Station is the town spot for dropping off household trash and recyclables before loads are compacted and trucked elsewhere. Locals with a town permit use it for regular trash runs and the occasional large cleanup. In Connecticut there are no active landfills, so this is where most trash gets sorted and sent on its way.
Look for an entrance booth where vehicles pull up to check in - have a permit or proof of residency ready if your town requires one. Many transfer stations use a scale and compactors, so be prepared to stop again on the way out if the site weighs loads. The yard is industrial: big metal containers, concrete tipping areas and room for trucks to back in, with lanes for cars and small pickups. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so wait times can stretch.
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Before You Go
- Bring a town permit or proof of residency; many Connecticut towns require one at the booth.
- Sort and flatten cardboard and separate recyclables before getting to the gate - it speeds unloading and meets the state's strict recycling expectations.
- Avoid peak times like weekend afternoons and spring-cleanup days; early weekday mornings usually move quicker.
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