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Transfer Station
Stamford Transfer Station
101 Harbor View Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, United States
A municipal transfer station in Stamford where residents and small haulers drop off household trash for compaction and onward hauling. People from the city and nearby towns use it when curbside pickup isn’t enough or for larger, occasional loads.
There’s usually an entrance booth and a drive-on scale to stop at - trucks and cars line up there during busy times. After the initial stop, vehicles are directed toward the drop-off area where trash is compacted and loaded into larger trucks for transport out of state. The site is industrial-looking: concrete bays, compactors, and tall piles or containers of material. Expect weekend congestion, especially in spring and early fall when cleanouts happen.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Many Connecticut towns require a transfer station permit-have that ready before you go so entry goes faster.
- Secure and tarp loose loads; windy days can turn a truck bed into a mess and slow down unloading.
- Bring paperwork for vehicle ownership if the town enforces resident-only access, and plan for lines on weekends or holiday-adjacent days.
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