Town of Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center

Small town recycling center used by Essex residents for dropping off household recyclables and some bulk items. Located at 5 Dump Rd, it's the place locals go when the weekly curbside bin won't handle the load. Expect a modest, working site rather than anything fancy.

There’s usually a single entrance with a small booth or gate where vehicles slow down and check in; many Connecticut transfer/recycling sites have this setup and often require a town permit. Pull up, sort materials into the labeled containers or bays-paper and cardboard, bottles and cans, and metal are commonly separated-and follow the flow of traffic through the lot. The site looks like a typical municipal facility: paved areas, big roll-off containers, and a few sheds or bays for specific items. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, so lines and waiting are common.