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Small transfer station tucked off Kettletown Road that Southbury residents use to drop household trash and recyclables. It’s the local spot where loads get compacted and sent out of state, so neighbors swing by instead of driving to some distant landfill.
Drive up to an entrance booth and show whatever permit your town requires; most Connecticut towns ask for one. There’s usually a scale and traffic pattern to follow - many transfer stations charge by weight, so expect to stop twice. Recycling containers and drop-off points sit past the booth, and the whole place looks more industrial than tidy: concrete bays, compactors and trucks in the background. Weekends, and especially spring cleanup days, can back up the line.
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Before You Go
- Have your town permit and a photo ID handy before you pull up to the booth to keep the line moving.
- Load the vehicle so heavier stuff is easy to lift out first and small loose items are secured-unloading is easier when things are organized.
- Avoid peak times like Saturday mornings if possible; midweek or late afternoon runs tend to be quicker.
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