Connecticut
Branford transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Branford Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Branford residents with a Residence Sticker (or Residence Card / Trip Pass). Open to public with Residence Sticker required. No commercial loads on Saturdays. Must be unloaded by closing time.
Hours
- Monday through Friday 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residence Sticker $5, good up to 2 years (free for residents 65+ and Branford volunteer firefighters). Trip Pass $1 per trip (up to 5 at a time; valid 30 days; non-refundable) when using a non-stickered/borrowed eligible vehicle.
Where to buy: Tax Collector's Office, Town Hall. Bring valid driver license and registration showing Branford address. Vehicle taxes must be current. Scale phone 203-483-8641. Recycling Coordinator 203-315-0637.
Notes: Vehicle may not have commercial plates, may not be used for business, and may not have carrying capacity over one ton. Sticker must be affixed to the issued vehicle only.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Most materials with valid Residence Sticker | Free of charge (some restrictions apply per Resident Permit Information Sheet) |
| Brush and chippable yard waste | 8 ft max length; 1 ton limit per project; no stumps |
| Construction and demolition debris | 1 ton limit per project; must fit in roll-off; over 1 ton use a dumpster |
| Tires | 4 passenger tire limit; no large equipment or truck tires |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Accepted in separate container next to scale house.
- TVs / electronics: Computers, TVs, printers, consumer electronics with circuit boards or CRTs accepted.
- Tires: Up to 4 passenger tires; no large equipment/truck tires.
- Appliances: Standard appliances and Freon appliances accepted (do not cut Freon lines; fridge doors must be removed).
- Yard waste / brush: Brush/chippable yard waste limits above; leaves without branches (no grass).
- Household hazardous waste: Hazwaste Central New Haven; PaintCare for paint.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Free access to permanent regional Hazwaste Central in New Haven (about 22 Saturdays a year). Paint/stains via PaintCare. See Town Hazardous Materials page. Not accepted at Transfer Station: asbestos, car batteries, pesticides, propane tanks, grass clippings, plastic film, stumps/large tree sections.
Holiday closures
Confirm holiday hours with Transfer Station before you go.
Other notes
- Facts from Town of Branford Transfer Station Information, Solid Waste & Recycling, and Resident Permit Information Sheet PDF.
- Town also provides weekly curbside trash/recycling for single-family homes.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.