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A working transfer station in Wilton where local trash and recyclables are dropped off and then compacted and trucked elsewhere. Neighbors, landscapers and anyone hauling a load from town use this spot rather than driving to distant facilities. It’s the practical place for getting rid of household bulk and regular trash when a curbside pickup isn’t enough.
Drive into a gated lot and slow down for an entrance booth and a weigh scale-plan on pulling up and pausing for a moment. The yard is industrial: big concrete tipping areas, roll-off containers and a few covered bays rather than a tidy recycling center. Traffic backs up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so lines and people unloading are common. Vehicles usually pull up to specific bays or containers to empty loads, then exit after passing the scale again.
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Before You Go
- Bring whatever town permit or sticker is required by many Connecticut transfer stations; have it ready to show as you enter.
- Tarp and secure loose loads so debris doesn’t blow out while waiting in line or driving through the lot.
- Sort recyclables and bulky items in the vehicle beforehand so unloading goes faster and a back-up line doesn’t form behind you.
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