New Fairfield Drop Off Center
Recycling Center in New Fairfield, Connecticut
About This Location
The New Fairfield Drop Off Center at 33 Bigelow Road is the town's pay-as-you-throw municipal facility, where residents buy a disposal permit and then pay per bag for trash and single-stream recycling. You can drop electronics and mattresses without a permit, but everything else requires a Department of Health permit.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil
Fees
- Household trash - 13-gallon bag — $1.50
- Household trash - 30-gallon bag — $3.00
- Recycling - 13-gallon bag — $1.00
- Recycling - 30-gallon bag — $2.00
- Organics / food scraps — $1.00 per bucket
- Disposal permit (annual) — $12 online / $10 in person / $5 seniors
Access & restrictions
New Fairfield residents · Permit obtained from the New Fairfield Department of Health - online ($12) or in person ($10, $5 seniors). Trash and recycling are charged per bag by size.
Programs & events
- Organics recycling — Residents dispose of food scraps for $1 per bucket and receive free mulch annually.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to use the New Fairfield Drop Off Center?
Yes for almost everything - a disposal permit from the New Fairfield Department of Health is required. The only exceptions are electronics and mattresses, which you can drop off without a permit.
How much does it cost to throw away a bag of trash?
Trash is charged by bag size: $1.50 for a 13-gallon bag and $3.00 for a 30-gallon bag. Single-stream recycling is cheaper at $1.00 and $2.00 for the same sizes.
Can I recycle food scraps here?
Yes. The center runs an organics program charging $1 per bucket of food scraps, and participants receive free mulch each year.
Where do I get a permit?
Permits come from the New Fairfield Department of Health - $12 online, or $10 in person ($5 for seniors).
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