Connecticut
Landfill
East Haven landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for East Haven Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-12
Who can use it
East Haven residents only. Materials must come from an East Haven residence. Provide proof in the form of a valid Connecticut driver's license or a property tax bill at the time of entry. The official page says there are no exceptions to this. Official wording also says that even if using a vehicle with dealer plates or renting a vehicle, some sort of paperwork stating the vehicle's gross weight must be presented to purchase a pass, while the same official page says physical dump passes are no longer available and are no longer needed, and that you can go directly to the landfill. Both official statements are shown. Payments for vehicles requiring payment to enter are accepted at the landfill by debit or credit card only. No cash or checks will be accepted.
Hours
- Friday and Saturday (except holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Winter hours begin in January through February: Fridays and the 3rd Saturday of each month.
- The official page says to check back for closings and holiday closings, or call the Public Works Department for up-to-date information.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price:
Where to buy:
Notes: The official page says physical dump passes are no longer available and are no longer needed. The same official page also refers to paperwork needed to purchase a pass for certain vehicles. Both official statements are shown.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Automobile designed primarily for private passenger use, SUV, or passenger-plate van, provided the vehicle is not equipped with a trailer | $25. The official page notes that costs are at the discretion of the landfill operators. |
| Single rear-wheel-axle pickup truck without a modified bed, or commercial-plate cargo van | $50 |
| Pickup truck with dual rear-wheel axles and/or a modified bed, or a trailer, all of which are less than 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight | $75 |
| Vehicle larger than a pickup truck, including dump trucks and masonry trucks, and trailers, all of which are 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. The vehicle cannot exceed the 12,000-pound limit | $150 |
| Mattress and box spring | $30 each. Official wording on the rate line is "Mattress & Boxspring $30 each." |
| Brush, leaves, scrap wood, small tree limbs, tires, and electronics | Free, provided they enter the landfill in a private passenger automobile, SUV, van, or a single rear-wheel-axle pickup truck weighing less than 12,000 pounds and without modified beds or trailers. |
Hazardous waste
Cans of paint cannot be disposed of at the landfill (official wording: "Cans of paint can not be disposed of at the landfill"). The official page says the Regional Water Authority will accept hazardous waste.
Holiday closures
The official Landfill Information and Schedule page lists Friday and Saturday hours "except holidays" and says to check back for closings and holiday closings, or call Public Works. No dated 2026 Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year list appears on that fetched page. Dated holiday closures were not invented. Confirm with the landfill at (203) 468-3328 before a holiday week.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-12 from official sources .
Other notes
- Facts from the official Town of East Haven Landfill Information and Schedule page, fetched November 12, 2026. The official physical-address line is Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512. No street number is printed on that official address line.
- The official page also says bagged leaves can be dropped off at no cost, leaves and brush are only picked up during the fall, and residents may bring all bagged leaves and brush to the landfill at no cost all year. Do not leave brush at the curb. Christmas trees can be brought to the landfill. No disposal of roofing materials will be permitted. The official page says this service is free for residents, while also posting the vehicle-entry rates above; both official statements are shown.
- Official accepted-item lists also include appliances and household debris such as air conditioners, books and magazines, box springs, cardboard, clothing and rags, dishwashers, dryers, furniture, hot water heaters, humidifiers, lawn furniture, microwaves, refrigerators, rugs and padding, stereos, televisions, VCRs, stoves, and washers, plus miscellaneous items and building materials including construction and demolition materials, plaster, sheetrock, ceiling tiles, gravel, rocks, stones, brick, and insulation materials.
- Town Hall is 250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512, (203) 468-3212, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is not the landfill address.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-12. If something conflicts, trust the town.