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Small, functional transfer station in Stamford that residents use to drop off household trash and recyclables before it's compacted and trucked out of state. Neighborhoods and contractors come here-more convenient than driving to a distant landfill. The site is at the end of Harbor View Avenue, right off the main road.
There’s an entrance booth where vehicles pull up to check in; expect to stop there before proceeding. A scale is often crossed on the way in or out since materials are typically weighed and compacted. The site looks industrial-large bays, compactors, and piles of sorted material, with recycling containers set off to one side. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to get backed up, so lines and waiting vehicles are common at peak hours.
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Before You Go
- Have whatever town transfer-station permit or ID needed easily accessible-many Connecticut towns require one for use.
- Separate recyclables and loose items before arriving so unloading goes faster and lines move quicker.
- Bring a tarp or secure cover for loose or dusty loads; windy days can make unloading messier and slower.
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