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Simsbury Bulky Waste / Recycling is the town recycling center on Wolcott Road used by Simsbury residents and folks from nearby towns. It’s the kind of place people stop at when they’ve cleared out a garage or have items that don’t fit in curbside pickup.
Expect a clearly marked entrance with a checkpoint or booth where permits or town residency are commonly checked, and separate drop-off lanes for different materials. Vehicles usually pull up to a scale or weigh station area before and after unloading at many Connecticut facilities, so plan for a short stop there. The site looks like a cluster of large roll-off containers and curbside-style bins with a few covered bays for bulky items; bring things already sorted if possible. Weekends and spring cleanup weekends get busy, so lines and short waits are normal.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials ahead of time into paper/cardboard, glass/metal/plastics, electronics/appliances, and bulky items so unloading is quicker.
- Have proof of town residency or a transfer station permit handy since many Connecticut towns require them for drop-off.
- Go early on weekday mornings if possible to avoid weekend lines, and secure loose items in the truck bed so nothing blows out while driving home.
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