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New Millford Landfill is the local landfill in New Milford - the kind of place where final burial of trash happens rather than a transfer station. Neighbors, small haulers, and anyone with a load that needs burying would use a facility like this, though Connecticut generally ships most municipal waste through transfer stations or out of state.
Drive up to a gatehouse or booth and be prepared to stop; there’s usually a scale involved so vehicles may need to drive on and then off for weighing. The site itself looks like a working hill of compacted material with heavy equipment moving around and tipping faces where loads are emptied. Larger commercial trucks pull up to an obvious drop point while smaller trucks and trailers are directed to different spots; expect to be waved where to go and to drive slowly around big machinery.
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Before You Go
- Have town permits or paperwork handy if the municipality requires them-many Connecticut towns restrict who can use local disposal sites.
- Secure and tarp loads before getting there; loose debris can be a hassle at the gate and while driving the site.
- Allow extra time on weekends and during spring cleanup since traffic and wait times can increase when lots of people show up.
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