Transfer Station

Waterford Transfer Station

1000 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385, United States

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Waterford Transfer Station is the town transfer point where household trash gets dropped off, compacted, and loaded onto trucks headed out of state. Locals use it for regular garbage drop-offs and for bigger cleanouts when hauling to a distant landfill would be a pain.

Drive up to a small entrance booth where staff check vehicles and direct traffic; there’s usually a lane to pull into and a scale you’ll cross on the way in or out since material is weighed. The site is industrial - concrete bays, a big compactor, and piles of sorted materials in different areas beyond the main drop-off. Recycling bins are typically off to one side past the booth, and larger items have a separate drop area that may require a short drive inside the yard. Weekends can get busy, especially during spring cleanup, so expect some queuing and slow-moving traffic through the site.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Waterford
State Connecticut
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Before You Go

  • If the town issues transfer station permits, bring yours and have a piece of ID or vehicle registration handy; many towns ask to verify residency.
  • Load vehicles so items can be tossed or handed out quickly - cover loose trash with a tarp and secure furniture or mattresses for safe unloading.
  • Sort recyclables and bulky items before getting to the gate so directions at the booth are easier to follow and the stop inside takes less time.

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