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Branford Transfer Station
You will find Branford Transfer Station in Branford, CT. It is a transfer station in New Haven County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 48 drop-off sites we list in New Haven County.
| Address | 747 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 Directions |
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| County | New Haven County, CT |
| Phone | (203) 483-8641 |
| Website | branford-ct.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7:15 am to 1:30 pm Sat: 7:15 am to 2:30 pm Arrive at least a half hour before closing. Commercial loads not accepted on Saturdays. |
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| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances |
| Not accepted | stumps |
| Payment | check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: branford-ct.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in New Haven County
- Household hazardous waste from Wallingford residents goes to HazWaste Central, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Saturday mornings mid-May through October (203-401-2712); online registration is required before drop-off. Source
- Connecticut has no county government; each town runs its own transfer station, so rules differ by town. Most require proof of residency (license, vehicle registration or sticker), and several (Meriden, Orange) do not take regular household trash or charge per visit. Source
- Meriden: free hazardous waste disposal day on Saturday October 31, 2026; residents must re-register even if signed up for the postponed date. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- East Haven Transfer Station Transfer station
- New Haven Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 3:30 pm Light blue 15-gallon trash bag: $1.50 eachHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hamden Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm … Bulky trash: $0.15 per poundHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in New Haven County
All 48 drop-off sites in New Haven County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Branford Transfer Station?
747 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Branford Transfer Station?
Branford Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: stumps.
Is Branford Transfer Station open to the public?
As far as we know: commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee.
How much does it cost to dump at Branford Transfer Station?
Trash or garbage: $120/ton; Car tire: $35; Truck tire: $60; Electronics with circuit boards or CRTs: $240/ton ($10 minimum). Price sheet titled FY24; fiscal year not stated on the sheet, may be outdated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Branford Transfer Station open?
Mon-Fri: 7:15 am to 1:30 pm; Sat: 7:15 am to 2:30 pm. Arrive at least a half hour before closing. Commercial loads not accepted on Saturdays..
What other transfer stations are near Branford Transfer Station?
East Haven Transfer Station in East Haven (4.1 mi), New Haven Transfer Station in New Haven (4.7 mi) and Guilford/Madison Transfer Station in Guilford (5.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Branford?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is North Haven Transfer Station, about 7.9 miles away.
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