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Small town transfer station used by local residents and contractors dropping off household trash and recycling. It handles loads that get compacted and then hauled out of state, which makes it the practical option for most people in town. Expect a functional, no-frills setup rather than a public park.
There’s typically a small entrance booth where vehicles stop and then pull forward to a scale; loads are often weighed so plan for a brief pause entering and leaving. Vehicles drive up to drop-off points and staff direct traffic toward the compacting area, so follow the cones or arrows on the pavement. The site looks industrial - concrete pits, metal containers, and a few sorting areas - and trucks come and go regularly. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to have lines, so busy times can mean waiting in line in your car.
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Before You Go
- Bring whatever paperwork your town requires; many Connecticut towns need a permit or sticker to use their transfer station.
- Secure loose items in the truck bed or trunk so nothing blows out while waiting in line or on the scale.
- Load the vehicle so bulk items are accessible for quick unloading; that cuts down on time and confusion once directed where to drop things.
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