www.WashingtonCT.org The Town of Washington, Connecticut Transfer Station

The Town transfer station (formerly known as "the dump" and "the landfill") is on Clark Road, off Nettleton Hollow.

Hours are from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily, except closed on Thursdays and Sundays.
Please Note: The lower gate closes at 1:55 PM

Demolition loads should arrive not later than 1:30 PM to allow time for unloading and payment of fees before the 2:00 PM closing.

Resident permits are available through the Tax Collector's office or you may obtain a short-term permit for your contractor's use at the Selectman's Office.

You may also bring your recyclable items to the transfer station; see Recycling for details.

Effective November 2007, you may bring E-Waste items to the transfer station; see E-Waste Recycling for details.

Regulations and fees are detailed in the ordinance below.

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TOWN ORDINANCE 306D, AS AMENDED
TRANSFER STATION REGULATIONS
(amended 10-6-08)
(effective 11-1-08)

THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON HAS ESTABLISHED A TRANSFER STATION ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER LANDFILL AT CLARK ROAD.  THIS FACILITY IS DESIGNED TO EXPEDITE THE HANDLING OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, BULKY WASTE, AND RECYCLABLES AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.

THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL APPLY:

• ALL MATERIALS DEPOSITED AT THE TRANSFER STATION MUST ORIGINATE WITHIN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON AND BE FROM RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.
• WINDSHIELD STICKERS WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES.  STICKERS MUST BE AFFIXED ON THE LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE SMALL RIGHT HAND WINDOW.  IF THE STICKERS ARE NOT SO PLACED, THE DRIVER WILL BE DENIED USE OF THE TRANSFER STATION.  STICKERS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE.
• SPECIAL PERMITS FOR OUT-OF-TOWN CONTRACTORS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FIRST SELECTMAN.
• CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 MUST REMAIN INSIDE VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES.
• THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL DETERMINE THE DISPOSAL FEES AND THE TYPE(S) OF MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THE TRANSFER STATION. A FEE SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT THE TRANSFER STATION AND WILL BE BASED UPON THE CURRENT COST TO THE TOWN FOR DISPOSAL. FEES WILL BE PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY. PAYMENT BY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED FOR AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF FIVE DOLLARS. RECEIPTS FOR PAYMENT WILL BE ISSUED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE FACILITY. FEES WILL BE DETERMINED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTENDANT FOR AMOUNTS EXCEEDING THOSE POSTED ON THE FEE SCHEDULE.

This amendment shall become effective November 1, 2008.

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CURRENT DISPOSAL FEES RESIDENTIAL BULKY WASTE AND RECYCLABLES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TIRES: MOTORCYCLE: $3/EACH CAR: $3/EACH CAR W/ RIM: $5/EACH LIGHT TRUCK: $4/EACH LARGE TRUCK: $12/EACH EXTRA LARGE TRUCK/TRACTOR/LOADER: $25-$150/EACH* *SEE ATTENDANT   BATTERIES: CAR & TRUCK: $2/EACH   APPLIANCES: REFRIGERATORS/DEEP FREEZE UNITS: $25/EACH COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS: $30/EACH ALL OTHERS, IN GENERAL: $10/EACH AIR CONDITIONERS: $25/EACH DEHUMIDIFIERS: $25/EACH   PROPANE TANKS: SMALL/OUTDOOR GRILLS: $5/EACH LARGE/CYLINDERS: $10/EACH   BULKY WASTE: (ANY WASTE NOT CONSIDERED RUBBISH AND NOT ABLE TO BE PUT IN METAL/DEMOLITION BINS): TWIN MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING: $5/EACH FULL/QUEEN MATTRESS OR BOX SPRING: $10/EACH KING MATTRESS: $15/EACH KING BOX SPRING: $10/EACH   RUGS: NEED TO BE CUT INTO 4-FOOT STRIPS AND ROLLED AND TIED. RUG PADS NEED TO BE FOLDED OR ROLLED INTO 4-FOOT SECTIONS. SMALL BED TRUCKS-LEVEL LOADS: $15 REGULAR BED TRUCKS-LEVEL LOADS: $25 DEMOLITION/CONSTRUCTION/METALS: $5/MINIMUM COMPACT PICKUPS/MINI-VANS: $25 FULL-SIZED PICKUPS & VANS: $50 1-3 TON DUMP TRUCKS: $100   E-WASTE: (NO ELECTRONICS CAN GO IN GARBAGE/RUBBISH CONTAINERS-THERE IS A CONTAINER FOR THESE ITEMS IN THE SAME AREA AS THE RECYCLING CONTAINERS): **$1.00 FEE FOR**: **$2.00 FEE FOR**: **$3.00 FEE FOR**: Cell Phones Digital Cameras Taps/VCR/CD/DVD players Remote Controls Speakers (small) Electronic Typewriters Pagers, PDA’s Telephones Game Systems Light bulbs Answering Machines Lap Tops PCB & Non-PCB Ballasts Camcorders Stereos (per piece) Ink Cartridges Keyboard/mouse/peripherals Projectors   **$5.00 FEE FOR**: **$10.00 FEE FOR**: **15.00 FEE FOR**: Monitors Computer Towers Televisions (over 27 inches) Printers Televisions (under 27 inches) Fax Machines Microwaves Scanners Copiers   Small Household Batters are also accepted-Please see attendant for details.

ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY.

LOADS IN EXCESS OF STATED LIMITATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTENDANT.

PAYMENT BY CHECK REQUIRED FOR ALL FEES IN EXCESS OF $5. RECEIPTS FOR PAYMENT WILL BE ISSUED PRIOR TO LEAVING FACILITY.