Recycling Center

Town of Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center

5 Dump Rd, Essex, CT 06426, United States

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Small town transfer station and recycling center used mainly by Essex residents for dropping off household recyclables and brought-in trash. Located on Dump Road, it’s the spot locals use when clearing out garages or handling items that don’t fit in curbside bins.

The site looks like a typical Connecticut municipal recycling lot: a single entrance with a small attendant booth where vehicles line up before getting directed. Recycling containers and drop-off areas are grouped together, with room for trucks and cars to pull up and unload. Expect to sort materials before getting to the bins-glass, paper, cardboard and common recyclables are handled here, and there may be separate spaces for bulky items or special programs like electronics or tires. Weekends and spring cleanup days can be busy, so there’s often a short wait to get through the line.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Essex
State Connecticut
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Before You Go

  • Have recyclables sorted and flattened before driving in to speed things along and avoid extra handling.
  • Bring whatever permit or municipal ID is required-many Connecticut towns require transfer station permits for resident use.
  • Avoid peak times like Saturday mornings or early spring cleanup weekends if possible; smaller loads are quicker to process than truckloads.

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