Connecticut
Hamden transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Hamden Recycling Center / Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Town of Hamden residents. Show Hamden residency; vehicle no larger than a pickup truck. Commercial use prohibited. Fees started June 11, 2024 by weighing in and out.
Hours
- Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- First Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Gates close promptly; no entry after closing including vehicles still in line on Wintergreen Ave
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit described on the Transfer Station page. Proof of Hamden residency required.
Where to buy: N/A. Questions: 203-387-2435.
Notes: Cash-free facility. Pay by credit or debit card only at the outdoor kiosk on exit. No cash or checks.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Solid and bulky waste 1 to 40 pounds | No fee |
| Solid and bulky waste 41 to 200 pounds | $0.06 per pound |
| Solid and bulky waste 201+ pounds | $0.10 per pound |
| Organic waste 1 to 200 pounds | No fee |
| Organic waste 201+ pounds | $0.06 per pound |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Confirm under solid/bulky weight fees / policies page.
- TVs / electronics: Confirm on General Refuse & Recycling Policies.
- Tires: Confirm on policies page / with staff.
- Appliances: Confirm on policies page / with staff.
- Yard waste / brush: Organic waste fee schedule above.
- Household hazardous waste: Confirm with Public Works.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Confirm HHW options with Public Works. See General Refuse & Recycling Policies for accepted materials.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Exact dates on Town Holiday Hours page.
Other notes
- Facts from Town of Hamden Recycling Center / Transfer Station page.
- Cardboard must be dismantled before acceptance. GPS: use New Haven as city or you may be routed incorrectly.
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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.