Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Waterford Transfer Station

You will find Waterford Transfer Station in Waterford, CT. It is a transfer station in New London County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 24 drop-off sites we list in New London County.

Address	1000 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385 Directions
County	New London County, CT
Phone	(860) 444-5864
Website	waterfordct.org
Hours	Mon: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Thu: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Sat: 7:30 am to 12 pm Winter hours.
Fees	Passenger tire $2 each Truck tire 7.50x16 and up $5 each Earth-moving tire $50 each Brush, pickup $5 per load Brush, small dump truck or trailer $10 per load Brush, large dump truck $15 per load Logs $110 per ton Demolition/construction debris and shingles $110 per ton, $5 minimum Refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier $15 each Sofas, stuffed chairs, furniture $110 per ton Curbside bulky appointment $20 per appointment
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: License or ID with a Waterford address
Access	Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks, leaves, brush
Not accepted	household trash, bottles and cans (collected curbside), household hazardous waste, grass clippings, rubble, stone, concrete, asphalt, dirt, rocks, tree stumps
Payment	cash, check

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: waterfordct.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in New London County

Most New London County transfer stations are for town residents only and require an annual windshield permit sticker or per-visit payment, with proof of residency such as a license and vehicle registration. Source
Regional household hazardous waste collections run April through November at rotating locations (SCRRRA); check scrrra.org for dates. Source

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other transfer stations nearby

Town of Waterford Transfer Station Transfer station

1000 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford · 2 mi
Montville Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

669 Route 163, Oakdale · 3.8 mi · (860) 848-0401

Hours: Wed: 8 am to 4 pm … Annual permit: $120.00 per vehicle

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
East Lyme Transfer Station Transfer station

91 Roxbury Road, Niantic · 5.6 mi · (860) 739-8985
New London Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

63 Lewis Street, New London · 5.9 mi · (860) 447-5248

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 11:30 am … Household trash (resident): $80 per ton

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Old Lyme Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

109 Four Mile River Road, Old Lyme · 7.2 mi · (860) 434-2337

Hours: Tue-Fri: 7:30 am to 3:45 pm … Brush (no wood or limbs thicker than 4 in): $60/ton

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Montville Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

669 Route 163, Oakdale · 3.8 mi · (860) 848-0401

Hours: Wed: 8 am to 4 pm … Annual permit: $120.00 per vehicle

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
New London Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

63 Lewis Street, New London · 5.9 mi · (860) 447-5248

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am to 11:30 am … Household trash (resident): $80 per ton

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

More in New London County

All 24 drop-off sites in New London County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Connecticut

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waterford Transfer Station?

1000 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Waterford Transfer Station?

Waterford Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, bottles and cans (collected curbside), household hazardous waste, grass clippings, rubble, stone, concrete, asphalt, dirt, rocks and tree stumps.

Can non-residents use Waterford Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: License or ID with a Waterford address.

How much does it cost to dump at Waterford Transfer Station?

Passenger tire: $2 each; Truck tire 7.50x16 and up: $5 each; Earth-moving tire: $50 each; Brush, pickup: $5 per load. Source checked October 2026.

When is Waterford Transfer Station open?

Mon: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Thu: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; Sat: 7:30 am to 12 pm. Winter hours..

What other transfer stations are near Waterford Transfer Station?

Town of Waterford Transfer Station in Waterford (2 mi), Montville Transfer Station in Oakdale (3.8 mi) and East Lyme Transfer Station in Niantic (5.6 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Waterford?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Montville Transfer Station, about 3.8 miles away.

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