Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Orange Transfer Station
Orange Transfer Station is a transfer station in Orange, CT, in New Haven County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. New Haven County has 48 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 100 S. Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477 Directions |
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| County | New Haven County, CT |
| Phone | (203) 891-2177 |
| Website | orange-ct.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Tue, Thu: 8 am to 2 pm Hours as of March 2024 per page. Closed Sunday (except November Sundays 9:00-13:00 for leaves only) and New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Vehicle registered in Orange and driver's license with Orange address; sticker required (available at the station) |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, paint, propane tanks |
| Not accepted | tires, concrete, bricks, asphalt, grass clippings, motor oil |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: orange-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
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Derby Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 1:30 pm Construction debris dump ticket, minivan/pickup up to 6 ft bed: $30Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Milford Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ansonia Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hamden Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 1:30 pm Construction debris dump ticket, minivan/pickup up to 6 ft bed: $30Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
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 Orange Transfer Station?
100 S. Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Orange Transfer Station?
Orange Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and scrap metal. Not accepted: tires, concrete, bricks, asphalt, grass clippings and motor oil.
Can non-residents use Orange Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Vehicle registered in Orange and driver's license with Orange address; sticker required (available at the station).
How much does it cost to dump at Orange Transfer Station?
Bulky trash: $0.15 per pound. Rate as shown on page; no fiscal year stated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Orange Transfer Station open?
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Tue, Thu: 8 am to 2 pm. Hours as of March 2024 per page. Closed Sunday (except November Sundays 9:00-13:00 for leaves only) and New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas..
What other transfer stations are near Orange Transfer Station?
Derby Transfer Station in Derby (3.2 mi), Shelton Transfer Station in Shelton (3.8 mi) and Milford Transfer Station in Milford (4.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Orange?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Shelton Transfer Station, about 3.8 miles away.
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