Town Of Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Essex, Connecticut
About This Location
The Town of Essex Transfer Station on Dump Road is a resident-only facility serving Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton. Single-stream recycling is accepted free of charge, and the site runs free drop-off programs for electronics, food scraps, textiles, and gas cylinders - but you need a permit sticker or punch card to dispose of household trash.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
Fees
- Annual permit sticker (resident) — $200
- Annual permit sticker (senior, 65+) — $150
- Punch card (10 bags) — $30
Access & restrictions
Residents of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton only · Permit sticker or pre-paid punch card required to dispose of household trash; single-stream recycling and the food-scrap, textile, and electronics programs are free
Programs & events
- Food Scrap Collection — Free to Essex residents; accepts fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, rice, pasta, raw and cooked food, cut flowers, napkins, paper towels, and wax paper
- Textile Recycling — Two textile bins for clothing, footwear, accessories, and linens
- Free Electronic Waste Disposal — Electronics accepted free of charge
- Gas Cylinder Drop-off — Gas cylinders accepted at the transfer station
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Essex Transfer Station?
It is for residents of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton only. You must show valid ID proving town residence, and you need a permit sticker or punch card to dispose of household trash.
Is recycling free at the Essex Transfer Station?
Yes. Single-stream recycling is accepted at no charge, and the food-scrap, textile, and electronics programs are also free. Only household garbage requires a permit sticker ($200/year, $150 for seniors) or a $30 punch card for 10 bags.
Can I compost food scraps in Essex?
Yes. The station offers free food-scrap collection for Essex residents, accepting fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, pasta, cut flowers, napkins, paper towels, and wax paper.
What are the Essex Transfer Station hours?
Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
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