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Transfer station

Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center

5 Dump Road, Essex, CT 06426

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 Essex Public Works
Hours
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Essex only.

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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.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.
  • April 1–October 1 only.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon appliance$10.00 each
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Stuffed furniture$15.00 each
Sleeper furniture$25.00 each
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Tire without rim$5.00 each
Tire with rim$10.00 each
  • Valid ID showing Essex residence; see the attendant first. No cash at the station.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Essex: Transfer Station & Recycling Center brochure (April 2024, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Essex · effective April 1, 2024
    • Essex Transfer Station, 5 Dump Rd., Essex (off Route 154 or Exit 5 off Route 9); open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The facility is for use by residents of Centerbrook, Essex and Ivoryton only; ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No charge (see attendant): batteries (alkaline, lead acid, rechargeable), electronics/TVs/computers, mattresses/box springs, paint (April 1–Oct 1) and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, water coolers, freezers) are $10.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Sleeper furniture $25.00 each; stuffed furniture $15.00 per piece. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires with rim $10.00 each; without rim $5.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex or oil-based paint and stain only, April 1–October 1. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Essex: Transfer Station/Landfill (opens in new tab) · Town of Essex
    • Transfer Station/Landfill physical address: Essex Landfill, Dump Road, Essex, CT 06426. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; valid ID required to prove town residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Supervisor phone 860-767-4340 ext. 163. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Essex: FREE Electronic Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Town of Essex
    • The Essex Landfill and Recycling Center offers free electronic waste disposal for town residents with valid ID during normal hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics include desktop computers, monitors, printers, laptops, VCR and DVD players, cell phones, televisions, copiers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The electronics list also includes stereo equipment, telephones, microwaves and other small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The page is titled FREE Electronic Waste Disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Essex Transfer Station (Essex Residents Only) at 5 Dump Rd, Essex 06426 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Essex). Checked October 26, 2026.

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