Redding Transfer & Recycling Station
Recycling Center in Redding, Connecticut
About This Location
The Redding Transfer & Recycling Station at 84 Hopewell Woods Road is the town's resident drop-off, open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It stands out for its free programs - free paint drop-off, free mattress and box-spring recycling, and a MetroStor food-scrap compost box free with a permit - alongside seasonal household-hazardous-waste collection at no cost.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
Fees
- Residential permit - first vehicle — $30
- Residential permit - additional vehicle — $10
- Senior permit - first vehicle — $10
- Senior permit - additional vehicle — $5
- Food scraps at the station — $0.10 per pound
Access & restrictions
Redding residents only · Permits valid July 1-June 30. Residential $30 first vehicle / $10 additional; senior $10 first / $5 additional. Payment by cash, check or credit.
Programs & events
- Free paint drop-off — Designated PaintCare-style drop location for latex or oil-base house paint, primers, stains, deck/concrete sealers and clear finishes at no charge.
- Free mattress recycling — Free drop-off program for mattresses and box springs that meet the acceptable-condition list.
- Food-scrap composting — Compost food scraps at the station for $0.10/pound, or free via the MetroStor drop box with a permit.
- Household Hazardous Waste collection — Free seasonal HHW collection held throughout the spring and fall for residents.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for the Redding Transfer Station?
Yes. An annual permit is required for all drop-offs and can only be purchased at the station. It is valid July 1 to June 30 - $30 for a first residential vehicle ($10 additional), with senior rates of $10 and $5.
Is paint or mattress drop-off free?
Yes. Redding is a designated free paint drop-off location, and mattress and box-spring recycling is free when the items meet the acceptable-condition list.
Can I compost food scraps here?
Yes. Food scraps can be composted at the station for $0.10 per pound, or dropped free into the MetroStor box if you have a permit.
What does the station NOT accept?
It does not take leaves and weeds, motor oil or drainage filters, or any commercial dumping.
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