Hampden Transfer Station

Hampden Transfer Station is the town transfer station on Canaan Road where compacted trash is loaded onto trucks and sent off to a landfill. Locals use it when hauling household trash or doing bigger cleanups that make driving to a distant landfill impractical. It's the kind of place most residents visit a few times a year rather than daily.

Drive up the entrance lane to a small attendant booth and be prepared to pull forward for sorting or weighing - many transfer stations run a scale so stopping twice is common. The lot is mostly paved with large concrete bays and compactors in the center, and recycling or drop-off containers usually sit to one side. Snow and mud can make the driveways narrow in winter, so slower speeds and careful maneuvering are normal. Weekends and spring cleanup days often have lines, so there can be a wait before getting to the bay.