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Small-town transfer station at 57 Clark Rd used by Washington residents and nearby towns. It takes household trash and compacts it here before it gets trucked off to an out-of-state landfill, which is common in Connecticut. Many locals stop in for routine drop-offs rather than driving to a distant disposal site.
A simple, utilitarian site with an entrance booth and a scale for weighing loads, so expect to stop and be weighed on the way in and/or out. Vehicles pull up to the booth first, then follow signs or attendants toward the tipping area and recycling collection points. The layout is mostly paved areas and large roll-off containers or compactors, with traffic flow that can bottleneck on weekends or during spring cleanups. Bring items secured in the back of a truck or in covered bins-loose trash can be awkward to manage at the drop-off pad.
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Before You Go
- Most Connecticut transfer stations require a town permit or proof of residency-have ID or the town permit handy before entering.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or early spring cleanup days to skip long lines.
- Secure loads and use tarps or bins so materials don’t spill when driving through; emptying a covered truck bed is quicker and neater.
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