Connecticut
Newtown transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Newtown Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Newtown residents only. Driver license and vehicle registration required for a free permit. Commercial vehicles are prohibited; individually registered combination plates are allowed for personal residential waste.
Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Free resident permit; household trash requires paid Town-branded blue bags.
Where to buy: Obtain permit and blue bags at the Transfer Station; bring license and vehicle registration.
Notes: Permits valid July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Affix permit to windshield.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Town blue bag, 13 gallons | $1.05 each, sold by roll or box |
| Town blue bag, 32 gallons | $2.60 each, sold by roll or box |
| Town blue bag, 55 gallons | $4.40 each, sold by roll |
| Bulky household waste | Free with valid resident permit |
| Construction and demolition debris | $95 per cubic yard; pay by check or credit card |
| Recycling and food scraps | Free for residents with permit |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Clean, dry mattresses accepted for recycling. Wet mattresses go to bulky waste with attendant guidance.
- TVs / electronics: Electronics accepted under resident recycling policies; follow attendant directions.
- Tires: Free resident recycling, but official limits conflict: 4 per household on webpage versus 6 per week in policy. No rims or large truck tires per policy.
- Appliances: Policy includes Freon and non-Freon refrigeration units; follow handling rules.
- Yard waste / brush: Wood and yard waste accepted; charges may apply to wood over 3 inches. Confirm current rate.
- Household hazardous waste: Check designated household hazardous-waste collection options.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Do not bring hazardous chemicals as regular trash. Confirm designated collection arrangements with Public Works.
Holiday closures
Closed Good Friday, July 4, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, Christmas and New Year's Day. Closes 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Other notes
- Only Town-issued blue bags are accepted for household trash from July 1, 2025. No loose trash or ordinary contractor bags.
- Concrete, mortar, brick and blocks are not accepted.
- Tire-limit conflict: Town main page says maximum 4 per household; policy effective July 1, 2025 says 6 per household per week, no rims or large truck tires. Confirm before bringing more than 4.
- Keep mattresses clean and dry for recycling. Wet mattresses belong in bulky waste; ask the attendant.
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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.