Middlefield Durham Transfer

Middlefield Durham Transfer is the town transfer station on Cherry Hill Road where locals drop off household trash and recyclables. People who'd rather make a short trip to the station use it instead of driving to distant out-of-state landfills. Connecticut sends most garbage through transfer stations, so expect a working, industrial spot rather than a tidy drop-off park.

Pull up to a small entrance booth first - permits are often checked there and fees are collected before entry, and drivers will usually be directed from that point. A weigh scale is common at transfer stations in Connecticut, so expect to stop at it either on the way in or again on the way out. The site looks industrial: concrete tipping floor, compactors, and trucks coming and going, with noise and a diesel smell at times. Lines build on weekends and during spring cleanup, and backing up to the tipping edge is often required for loose loads.