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Small town transfer station used by Norwich residents for household trash and routine drop-offs. Trucks compact loads here and then haul them out of state, so it’s an in-town stop instead of a long drive to a landfill. Locals and landscapers alike use it when they have more than fits in curbside cans.
Pull up to an entrance booth where staff will direct traffic; many Connecticut transfer stations have a scale, so be prepared to stop and possibly be weighed on the way in or out. The tipping area is a short drive past the booth and looks like a concrete pad with raised walls and large compactors nearby. Recycling bins are often grouped to one side and the active dumping area is fenced and industrial-looking, with trucks coming and going.
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Before You Go
- Check whether Norwich requires a permit for resident use before planning a trip - many CT towns do.
- Bring straps or a tarp for loose loads; wind and passing trucks can scatter light debris.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup if possible - lines tend to form when everyone’s clearing yards.
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