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Stratford Transfer Station on Watson Blvd is where locals take household trash and recyclables instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Connecticut has no active landfills, so most towns use transfer stations and many require permits - worth keeping in mind before heading over.
Drive up the entrance lane and there’s usually a small booth and a scale to pass - many stations in the state charge by weight, so expect to stop on the way out as well. The site looks industrial: big trailers, compactors and a mix of pickup trucks and contractors. Recycling and drop-off areas are close to the active tipping area, so having things sorted makes unloading quicker. Weekends, and especially spring cleanup time, get backed up.
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Before You Go
- Bring proof of residency or the town transfer-station permit if the town requires one - lots of places in Connecticut check for that.
- Sort recyclables, bulky items and regular trash ahead of time; Connecticut’s DEEP has strict recycling rules, and being organized speeds the whole visit.
- Try to go early in the week or morning to avoid lines; secure and tarp loose loads so unloading is faster and less messy.
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