Connecticut
Guilford transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Guilford & Madison Waste Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Residents and private contractors collecting trash from Guilford and Madison properties only. No municipal curbside rubbish pickup in Guilford; PAYT bags required for household trash.
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (arrive by 3:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday closed
- Sunday closed
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: Transfer-station disposal permits/tickets no longer sold. Household trash must be in official light-blue PAYT bags purchased at designated retailers.
Where to buy: PAYT bags: Big Y Guilford (checkout), Walgreens Guilford, CVS Guilford, Stop & Shop Madison (customer service). Payment at station: credit/debit or local check; cash not accepted.
Notes: Brush and leaf facility is separate on Sullivan Drive (Guilford Public Works). Fee schedule image posted on Town Transfer Station page.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash 15-gallon official light-blue bag | $1.50 ($7.50 roll of 5) |
| Household trash 33-gallon official light-blue bag | $3.00 ($15 roll of 5) |
| Bulky waste (construction materials, furniture, demolition debris) | $9 per 100 lbs ($9 minimum) |
| Appliances (freezer, refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, window A/C, dehumidifier) | $10.00 |
| Mattresses and box springs | Free (separate container); $50 if placed in bulky waste bin |
| Tires (up to 42 inches; max 6 per day; CT Tire Stewardship) | Free |
| Single-stream recycling, scrap metal, electronics (incl. batteries and light bulbs), food scraps | Free (optional green food-scrap bags: $2 for 10 / $0.20 each) |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Free in mattress container; $50 if put in bulky bin.
- TVs / electronics: Free including batteries and light bulbs.
- Tires: Free, max 6/day, up to 42 inches; residents only under Tire Stewardship.
- Appliances: $10 listed appliances.
- Yard waste / brush: Brush/leaf facility on Sullivan Drive via Guilford Public Works (separate).
- Household hazardous waste: HazWaste Central / PaintCare retailers.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Not accepted at transfer station (used oil, gasoline, diesel, antifreeze, 20 lb propane, fire extinguishers, paint, pool chemicals, pesticides/fertilizers, hazardous materials). Use HazWaste Central (RWA) https://www.rwater.com/hazwaste/. Paint: Page Hardware / Rings End PaintCare.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Half day 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Juneteenth (June 19).
Other notes
- Facts from Town of Guilford Waste Transfer Station page, Madison PAYT page, Guilford PAYT news release, and posted Transfer Station Fees image.
- Shared facility with Madison.
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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.
