Transfer station

Darien Recycling & Refuse Center

126 Ledge Road, Darien, CT 06820

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator: Town of Darien
Hours: Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Darien only. Businesses: Darien residents with an annual permit ($150 without a hauler, $50 with one; one free for seniors 65+). Commercial permits $150 per vehicle.
Phone: 203-656-7340

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Mattresses must be dry.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Preparation: Place tires on the ground next to the locked trailer.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon sticker	$15.00 each

Preparation: Remove refrigerator doors and attach the sticker.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

PaintCare lists this site for Darien households only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Town of Darien: Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · Town of Darien
- Darien Recycling Center: 126 Ledge Road, Darien 06820. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday–Saturday 7–2:45, closed holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Permit fee: $150 for residents without garbage collection, $50 with garbage collection (two permits each). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents with garbage collection pay $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Darien: What and How to Recycle at the Darien Recycling Center (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Darien
- Mattresses must be dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics: any item with a cord, or that uses a cord to charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are placed on the ground next to the locked trailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Darien: Bulk Pick up Appliance Fee (opens in new tab) · Town of Darien
- Refrigerators, dehumidifiers and air conditioners need a $15 Freon sticker, paid at DPW in Town Hall or at the Scale House (exact change). Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Darien Transfer Station (Darien households only) at 126 Ledge Rd, Darien 06820 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Darien). Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare: Connecticut (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare sites take house paint, primers, stains, sealers and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.

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