100 Marsh Street
Old Wethersfield
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Open Monday and Friday 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Wethersfield residents using the Transfer Station require a permit, except to pick up mulch.
Waste generated from properties located outside of Wethersfield is not permitted at the Transfer Station.
No mechanical dumping vehicles are permitted.
The town reserves the right to refuse loads which are not suited for disposal in the Transfer Station. Examples of refused loads include: Large tree stumps, large quantities of fill, stones, shingles and cement. The Transfer Station does not accept any hazardous material.
Permits and coupons may be purchased at the Transfer Station at 100 Marsh Street.
Permit decals must be affixed to the lower left (driver's side) of the front windshield. Permit decals are valid only for the vehicle they were issued for and are not transferable.
In general, the Transfer Station is in operation to serve as a convenience to the residents of Wethersfield. It is not intended to be a landfill nor is it intended to provide an alternate dumping site for large commercial users.
PERMITS AND COUPONS ARE SOLD ONLY AT THE TRANSFER STATION AT 100 MARSH STREET.
Transfer Station Fees
| RESIDENTIAL | |
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| Residential Yearly Permit | $5 |
| Bulky 1/2 Cubic Yard (with permit) | $25 |
| Appliance With Freon Drop Off | $10 |
| Appliance Pick Up – Per Item | $15 |
| Appliance Pick Up – Per Item – Senior Rate | $10 |
| Furniture Per Piece Drop Off (not including mattresses) | $10 |
| Mattress or Box Spring – Each | $25 |
| Tire – Off Rim | $2 |
| Grass Clippings – 32–Gallon Container | $3 |
| Municipal Solid Waste – One 32–Gallon Container Per Day We Are Open | FREE |
| Recycling – Paper, Metal, Plastics, Electronics, Leaves | FREE |
| COMMERCIAL | |
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| Commercial Yearly Permit | $300 |
| Commercial 1/2 Cubic Yard | $100 |
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*Plastics Descriptions
- Plastic #1: PETE - Most water bottles are made of #1 plastic.
- Plastic #2: HDPE - Most milk jugs, detergent bottles, juice bottles, butter tubs, and toiletries bottles are made of this.
- Plastic #3: PVC - Bottles and containers for cooking oils, clear food packaging.
- Plastic #4: LDPE - Squeezable bottles, frozen food containers and food storage containers.
- Plastic #5: PP - Yogurt cups and similar wide-necked containers are often made from it, as well as water bottles with a cloudy finish. You'll also find it in medicine bottles, ketchup and syrup bottles, and straws.
- Plastic #6: PS- Disposable plates and cups, meat trays, and carry-out containers.
- Plastic #7: OTHER - This number basically means "everything else." Modern plastics used in anything from iPods to computer cases. It also includes some baby bottles and food storage containers which resist staining.
Recyclable Items Accepted
- Electronics -Computers, mice, keyboards, monitors, televisions (2 a year per resident), video cassette recorders, DVD players, iPods, PDAs, cell phones, stereo and radio equipment, printers, copiers, telephones, cables, modems, typewriters and fax machines.
- Motor Oil & Antifreeze - New and used motor oil, antifreeze, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid and kerosene only. (No gasoline, paint thinner, break fluid, cleaning fluids, etc.)
- Lead Acid & Ni-Cad Batteries - Automotive and marine type lead acid storage batteries may be delivered to the Transfer Station or any retailer of such batteries. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for nickel cadmium battery disposal. (No alkaline type batteries.)
- Scrap Metal - "White goods" such as major appliances, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and hot water heaters are collected curbside, on Mondays, by the town for a fee. They can also be brought to the Transfer Station for free (with the exception of appliances containing freon for which there will be a $10 fee to pay for the removal of the hazardous material freon. A disposal sticker must be purchased at the Transfer Station for appliances to be picked up at curbside or freon appliances to be brought to the Transfer Station. Small metal items including shelves, tables, chairs, pipes, bicycles, lawnmowers, sinks etc. should be delivered to the Transfer Station, there is no fee. (Empty water-based paint cans may be placed in the trash provided the lid is removed and the paint has dried completely.)
For further information, please see our recyling page.
Leaves, Brush and Grass
- Leaves - Residents are encouraged to compost leaves, grass clippings and other vegetative waste on their own property when possible. In the fall, leaves may be placed curbside for vacuum collection or placed in garbage bags for curbside pick-up during the town's scheduled leaf collection program. Residents also have the option of bringing down their leaves to the Transfer Station at no charge.
- Brush - Brush may be delivered to the Transfer Station (Fee charged & Permit required).
- Grass - Grass clippings will not be picked up at curbside for disposal. Residents can dispose of grass clippings during regular hours of the Physical Services refuse site located on Marsh Street. There is a charge of $3 per 32 gallon barrel. Residents are reminded that they should bring the grass clippings in 32-gallon containers. Residents are encouraged to compost on their own property, or leave the clippings on the lawn. Composting information can be obtained at the Health Department at Town Hall on the Silas Deane Highway.