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A municipal transfer station serving New Britain residents for household trash and recycling drop-off. Locals, landscapers, and small haulers use it for routine disposal since Connecticut ships all landfill waste elsewhere.
Expect a working-yard look: concrete pads, roll-off containers, and truck traffic rather than a tidy storefront. Most Connecticut transfer sites have a scale and an entrance/exit point where loads are checked and charges are assessed by weight. Lines can form on weekends or during seasonal cleanups, so there may be a bit of waiting and maneuvering around larger vehicles. Many towns require a permit or sticker to use the station, so have proof of residency ready.
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Before You Go
- Bring something to secure loose material in open pickups-wind can spread debris and staff often won’t let unsecured loads through.
- Drive slowly and follow signage; heavy trucks have the right of way and some drop-off lanes are one-way with tight turns.
- Go with a plan for sorting before getting there so time at the drop-off is minimized-separate bulky items from bags and recyclables if possible.
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