Connecticut Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations
- 68 listings
- 12 dumps & landfills
- 45 transfer stations
- 10 recycling & drop-offs
- 1 yard waste, compost & tires
- 4 with posted hours
Dumpmapper has 68 listings in Connecticut, spread across 9 of its 9 planning regions. That includes 12 landfills, 45 transfer stations, 10 recycling centers, and 1 yard waste site.
The places with the most listings are Capitol Planning Region (21), Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (12), Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (9), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (8), and Western Connecticut Planning Region (8).
For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 1 hazardous waste, oil or bulb and 1 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.
Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.
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Connecticut planning regions with listings 9
- Capitol Planning Region21 listings5 landfill · 13 transfer · 3 recycling & drop-off
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region2 listings1 landfill · 1 transfer
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region9 listings1 landfill · 7 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region5 listings3 landfill · 2 transfer
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region2 listings2 transfer
- Northwest Hills Planning Region1 listing1 transfer
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region8 listings1 landfill · 3 transfer · 4 recycling & drop-off
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region12 listings1 landfill · 11 transfer
- Western Connecticut Planning Region8 listings5 transfer · 2 recycling & drop-off · 1 yard/tires
Largest cities in Connecticut
The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.
Bridgeport
Population 148,028 (2023 Census estimate)
Stamford
Population 136,226 (2023 Census estimate)
New Haven
Population 135,319 (2023 Census estimate)
Hartford
Population 119,669 (2023 Census estimate)
Waterbury
Population 114,990 (2023 Census estimate)
Norwalk
Population 92,458 (2023 Census estimate)
Recycling & hazardous waste in Connecticut
Statewide, the map lists 16 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 0 battery drop-offs, 1 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-off, and 1 electronics drop-off. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.
For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.
Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals
Connecticut dump FAQ
How many landfills are in Connecticut?
Dumpmapper lists 12 landfills in Connecticut, in 6 of its 9 planning regions, plus 45 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.
Where can I take household hazardous waste in Connecticut?
We list 1 place in Connecticut that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Recycling drop-off (near Collinsville) (Collinsville). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.
Do dumps in Connecticut charge a fee?
Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Connecticut data, 2 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 0 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.
Can I use a dump in Connecticut if I'm not a resident?
It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.
How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Connecticut?
13 of the 68 listings in Connecticut have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.
Which planning regions in Connecticut have the most dump and drop-off listings?
Capitol Planning Region (21), Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (12), and Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (9) have the most listings. 9 of Connecticut's 9 planning regions have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.
Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Connecticut?
Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 0 battery drop-offs in Connecticut. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.
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