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A small transfer station serving Canaan residents and local haulers, located on Flints Crossing Road. The site is where household trash is compacted and loaded onto larger trucks for transport to regional landfills, so it’s a handy alternative to driving all the way to a landfill.
Expect a modest, utilitarian setup rather than a big recycling center - a booth near the entrance and a crush/compactor area are typical. There’s usually a scale and trash is weighed for billing at places like this, so vehicles may stop twice: in and out. Pull-up lanes and bays are common, with recycling and bulk drop areas set off from the main tipping floor. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up with a steady stream of cars and small trucks.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring proof of town residency if needed; many municipal transfer stations require it for resident rates.
- Load and separate recyclables, bulky items, and regular trash before getting in line so unloading goes faster.
- Avoid the mid-morning weekend rush when possible - early weekday visits tend to move quicker and have fewer large trucks.
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