Transfer Station

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89 Old Baird Road
Watertown, CT 06795
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Ph: 860.945.5244
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Wednesdays 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturdays  8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fee Schedule

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Transfer Station Year Around Hours

Wednesdays 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm 
Saturdays  8:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Transfer Station takes the following items at NO CHARGE, and Residents DO NOT NEED AN ANNUAL PERMIT:

  • Box Springs & Mattresses (in acceptable condition)                         
  • Paint
  • Computer Monitors                                                                            
  • Printers
  • Computer Hard Drives                                                                      
  • Televisions
  • Mercury and Mercury Thermometers                                                
  • Textiles (clothing, shoes, belts, cloth, etc.)                                                              

The Transfer Station takes the following items at NO CHARGE, but Residents MUST PURCHASE AN ANNUAL PERMIT - $20.00 (Proof of Residency Required):

  • Antifreeze                                                                                          
  • Glass Containers                    
  • Propane Tanks (20-30 lb. only)
  • Car Batteries                                                                                      
  • Grass Clippings                      
  • Metal (small, light, non-electrical
  • Cardboard                                                                                          
  • Oil (items with no oil, fuel, or Freon) 
    • Diesel & Kerosene                                                     
  • Earth Products (Dirt, Bricks, Rocks)                                                 
  • Paper                                      
  • Metal Containers
  • Electronics (other than those listed above)                                        
  • Plastic Containers                  
  • Fluorescent Bulbs                                                                              
  • Leaves, Wood Chips

The Transfer Station DOES NOT ACCEPT the following items:

  • Asbestos                                                                                             
  • Insecticides
  • Aerosols                                                                                             
  • Lead Paint Chips 
  • Alkaline Batteries                                                                              
  • Medical or Radioactive Waste                 
  • Household Hazardous Waste events.              
  • Automotive and Household Cleaners and Fluids                              
  • Metal Polishers
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders (except 20-30 lb. propane)                     
  • Poisons
  • Drain and Oven Cleaners                                                                   
  • Pool and Photo Chemicals
  • Explosives, Pyrotechnics and Ammunition                                       
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Fire Extinguishers (metal can be recycled if empty)                          
  • Upholstery Cleaners
  • Grease & Rust Solvents                                                                     
  • Wood Cleaners
  • Gasoline                                                     


Must have Annual Permit

   
Description Unit of Measure Fee    
Household Trash    
  30 Gallon Bag $3.00/ Per Bag    
  15 Gallon Bag $2.00/ Per Bag    
         
By the Load    
  Compact Cars (Trunk only) $10.00/ Per Trunk    
  Station Wagons/ SUVs/ Mini Pick Up Trucks      
                               1/2 Load or Less $15.00/ Per Trunk    
                      Loaded to the top of vehicle sides $25.00/ Per Trunk    
                         Greater than vehicle sides $35.00/ Per Trunk    
  Pick-Up Trucks/ Vans      
                               1/2 Load or Less $15.00/ Per Trunk    
                  Loaded to the top of vehicle sides $30.00/ Per Trunk    
                         Greater than vehicle sides $40.00/ Per Trunk    
         
Other Trash
   
   
Sheetrock, Asphalt Shingles, Tile, Plaster $50.00/ Cubic Yard    
Other Demolition and Construction Material $30.00/ Cubic Yard    
Brush unprocessed under 4" in diameter $10.00/ Cubic Yard    
Yard Waste unprocessed under 4" in diameter, roots, stumps $25.00/ Cubic Yard    
Freon Items Refrigerators/Freezers, Air Conditioning, Dehumidifiers $20.00/ Each    
Appliances/ Electrical Items With Transformers $5.00/ Each    
         
Furniture    
Couch $20.00    
Sectional Sofa $25.00    
Sleeper Sofa $30.00    
Loveseat $15.00    
Recliners $10.00    
Soiled or Ripped Mattresses/ Box Springs $30.00    
Not listed furniture $15.00    
         
Tires 
   
Cars $10.00/ Per Tire    
Truck $15.00/ Per Tire    
Commercial Truck $50.00/ Per Tire    
         
*Contractors working for Watertown residents In addition to the above costs $20.00/ Per Load