Connecticut
Fairfield transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Fairfield Transfer Station & Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Fairfield residents and businesses disposing of waste or recycling generated within Fairfield. Valid Fairfield Vehicle Permit required.
Hours
- Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday 7:00 a.m. to noon
- Sunday closed
- Closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Fairfield Vehicle Permit (purchase/renew via Town Solid Waste page). Temporary $5 for 5 days available at Transfer Station for Fairfield-generated loads without a permit.
Where to buy: Online permit portal linked from Transfer Station page; temporary permits at the facility. Stop at Scale House first for all vehicles.
Notes: Most recycling free with valid permit. Disposal fees apply to household garbage and select materials per 2026 Transfer Station Fees sheet linked from the Town page. Payment: card, debit, mobile, check; no cash.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Recycling (most streams) with valid vehicle permit | Free |
| Household garbage and select special materials | See Town 2026 Transfer Station Fees (linked from Transfer Station page); confirm dollars at Scale House |
| Non-passenger trucks/vans/trailers | Weigh on TRUCK side of Scale House; loads that may exceed 125 lb can be weighed |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Confirm on 2026 fee sheet / with Scale House.
- TVs / electronics: Confirm on 2026 fee sheet / with Scale House.
- Tires: Confirm on 2026 fee sheet / with Scale House.
- Appliances: Confirm on 2026 fee sheet / with Scale House.
- Yard waste / brush: Confirm accepted streams and fees with Solid Waste.
- Household hazardous waste: Call Solid Waste & Recycling.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Confirm HHW options with Solid Waste & Recycling Department 203-256-3163.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Other notes
- Scale House check-in and receipt required before entering. Separate recyclables before arriving.
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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.