Transfer station

East Haven Transfer Station (Town Landfill)

240 Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512

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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 East Haven
Hours: Friday and Saturday 8:30 am–3 pm (except holidays); January–February: Fridays and the third Saturday.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Car, SUV or passenger van: $25.00 per vehicle; Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van: $50.00 per vehicle
Who can use it: Residents of East Haven only. Businesses: not accepted.
Phone: 203-468-3328

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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

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for mattresses
Mattress	$30.00 each
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for box springs
Box spring	$30.00 each
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for televisions
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Electronics are free when brought in a passenger car, SUV, van or single-rear-wheel pickup.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for other electronics
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Free in a passenger car, SUV, van or single-rear-wheel pickup without trailer.

Tires

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for tires
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Free in a passenger car, SUV, van or single-rear-wheel pickup without trailer.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup	$50.00 per vehicle
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Vehicle rate applies ($25 car/SUV/van, $50 pickup); card only; rates at the operators' discretion.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup	$50.00 per vehicle
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Vehicle rate applies ($25 car/SUV/van, $50 pickup); card only; rates at the operators' discretion.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup	$50.00 per vehicle
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Vehicle rate applies ($25 car/SUV/van, $50 pickup); card only; rates at the operators' discretion.

Microwaves

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for microwaves
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup	$50.00 per vehicle
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Vehicle rate applies ($25 car/SUV/van, $50 pickup); card only; rates at the operators' discretion.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for scrap metal
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup	$50.00 per vehicle
Car, SUV or passenger van	$25.00 per vehicle
Single-rear-wheel pickup or commercial cargo van	$50.00 per vehicle

Vehicle rate applies ($25 car/SUV/van, $50 pickup); card only; rates at the operators' discretion.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

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

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

CT DEEP: Collection Locations for Residential Electronics (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- DEEP lists the East Haven Transfer Station at 240 Commerce Street, open Friday–Saturday 8:30 am–3 pm, as the town's electronics drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of East Haven: Landfill Information & Schedule (opens in new tab) · Town of East Haven
- The town lists the landfill on Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512, phone 203-468-3328. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Friday and Saturday 8:30 am–3 pm except holidays; in January and February, Fridays and the third Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- You must be an East Haven resident and materials must come from an East Haven residence; show a CT driver's license or property tax bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Vehicle rates: cars, SUVs and passenger vans $25; single-rear-wheel pickups and commercial cargo vans $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs are $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Brush, leaves, small limbs, tires and electronics are free in a passenger car, SUV, van or single-rear-wheel pickup without modified bed or trailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances and household debris accepted include box springs, cardboard, dryers, furniture, microwaves, refrigerators, televisions and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Miscellaneous items accepted include grills, lawn mowers, snow blowers, scrap metal, tools and metal piping. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cans of paint cannot be disposed of at the landfill; the Regional Water Authority accepts hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Payment is by debit or credit card only at the landfill; no cash or checks; rates are at the operators' discretion. Checked October 26, 2026.

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