Connecticut
Manchester transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Manchester Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Manchester residents only for free Transfer Station services and Recycling Permit Card. Proof of residency required. Property owners who do not live in Manchester use commercial/day rates. Passenger vehicles, residential pickups without logos, and small single-axle trailers only on residential side.
Hours
- Tuesday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday and Monday closed
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Annual Residential Recycling Permit Card is free. Punch cards for chargeable items: 4 punches $25 or 10 punches $50 (never expire; must be used with active Recycling Permit).
Where to buy: Sanitation Office Window, 311 Olcott Street (cards not mailed or emailed). Apply online then pick up in person, or apply in person with proof of residency (State photo ID/driver license required plus a second document).
Notes: 2024-2025 blue Recycling Permit Card remains valid until further notice while Town updates the permit system. Punch cards and permits are not transferable.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-stream recycling, cardboard (flattened under 3x3 ft), scrap metal, electronics, paint (PaintCare), textiles, food scraps, mattresses/box springs, appliances including refrigerators and ACs, propane grill tanks, tires (max 4), leaves/grass, motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil, batteries | Free with current Recycling Permit Card |
| Household trash (bagged), bulky household trash, furniture, C&D, brush, logs, stumps | Punch card required (4 punches $25 / 10 punches $50) |
| Town leaf bags (optional purchase) | 10 for $6; 25 for $15; 50 for $30 (prices noted updated Sept 15, 2026 on Town page) |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Free with Recycling Permit Card.
- TVs / electronics: Covered electronics and other used electronics free with permit.
- Tires: Free, maximum 4 (CT Tire Stewardship Program).
- Appliances: Free including refrigerators and air conditioners with permit.
- Yard waste / brush: Leaves and grass free; brush/logs/stumps use punch card. After-hours leaf drop at 263 Olcott Street Oct 11 to Dec 31 until dusk (loose or paper bags only).
- Household hazardous waste: PaintCare at facility for accepted paint products; other HHW via events.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Paint via PaintCare at Transfer Station (5 gallon limit for listed products). Other HHW: confirm collection events / manufacturer take-back. Fire extinguishers: HHW event or depressurize then trash/scrap metal per Town FAQ.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Open on a normal schedule for other holidays unless posted (example: closed July 3 and July 4 when noted).
Other notes
- Facts from Town of Manchester Transfer Station page.
- Commercial vehicles, box trucks, multi-axle trailers, and professional renovation/landscaping loads use commercial scale rates (weekdays).
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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.