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Transfer Station
Stonington Transfer Station
151 Greenhaven Rd, Pawcatuck, CT 06379, United States
Stonington Transfer Station is the town transfer station serving Stonington residents, where household trash is compacted and sent elsewhere. Local folks use it for regular drop-offs and seasonal cleanups, especially when a trip to a distant landfill would be a pain.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to show whatever permit the town requires; this is common at Connecticut transfer stations. Vehicles pull forward to a tipping/compaction area where loads are dropped into larger containers and then handled by site equipment. Lines can form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so there may be a short wait. The site feels industrial - concrete bays, compactors, and a few roll-off containers - not a tidy retail place, so wear gloves and expect noise.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have the permit and ID ready before reaching the booth so the line moves quicker.
- Secure loose items and load things in manageable bundles or bins; it’s easier to tip and lift smaller, contained loads.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or spring cleanup days if possible - midweek or early mornings tend to be less crowded.
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