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Windsor Locks Public Works is the town spot where residents drop off regular household trash and community-collected material. Neighbors bring small truckloads and carloads here rather than hauling to a landfill, since Connecticut sends most trash through transfer stations or out of state.
Drive into a municipal yard with an entrance lane and a small booth where vehicles stop before entering the main tipping area. There’s a scale and an area for unloading larger loads, with piles, containers, and recycling bins visible from the drive-in. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect to wait if it’s busy. The site has the look of a working public works lot - concrete pads, roll-off containers, and a few signs directing traffic flow.
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Before You Go
- Bring proof of town residency; most Connecticut town facilities check that before allowing drop-off.
- Arrive with items sorted in the vehicle - loose debris separate from bundled or boxed material makes unloading quicker.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and spring cleanup weekends if a shorter wait is preferred.
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