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Transfer Station
Willington Transfer Station
60 Hancock Rd, Willington, CT 06279, United States
A basic transfer station on Hancock Road used by Willington residents and nearby towns for dropping off household trash and recycling. Small-town setup - people bringing pickup loads, trailer-sized piles, or a few bags at a time.
A little entrance booth and a scale are typical here, so plan on pulling up, stopping, and then moving through to the unloading area. Vehicles usually queue on busy days and larger trucks crowd the tipping floor where trash is compacted and loaded out. The site looks like a working lot more than a tidy recycling center - concrete bays, containers, and heavy equipment are common sights.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring proof of residency or the town permit that might be required - many Connecticut towns insist on one for transfer station use.
- Sort recyclables and anything hazardous at home so unloading is quicker; mixed loads take longer and can hold up the line.
- Avoid mid-morning weekends if possible - spring cleanup and Saturdays get the longest waits.
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