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Dump
Southbury Dump
231 Kettletown Rd, Southbury, CT 06488, United States
Southbury Dump is the small-town spot locals use to get rid of household and yard refuse; it handles what the town brings to a transfer-style facility rather than being a full landfill. Residents of Southbury and nearby areas will be the typical users, so expect the kind of setup common to Connecticut transfer/dump sites.
At a town dump like this, there’s usually an entrance booth where permits are checked and traffic is directed, and many Connecticut sites also use a scale for weighing loads. Vehicles pull up to the booth, then follow signs or attendants to unloading areas and recycling containers set off to the side. The yard itself tends to be a working, industrial-feeling lot with piles of brush, metal, and compacted trash, and lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have the town permit or proof of residency ready before getting to the gate - many local dumps enforce permit rules.
- Secure and tarp loads so debris doesn’t blow out while driving; loose branches and bags are the main headache for other users.
- Try to go on a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid the weekend lines; bring patience during peak cleanup seasons.
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