Connecticut
Norwalk transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Norwalk Transfer Station & Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
City of Norwalk residents with a valid Residential Disposal Pass. Trucks, SUVs, cargo vans, or towing trailers also need a Residential Disposal Permit card. Commercial vehicles need a Commercial Permit.
Hours
- Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday closed
- Holiday hours: see City Holiday Schedule
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Residential Disposal Pass: free for resident cars (compact, minivan, SUV, etc.). Residential Permit (pickup, cargo van, trailer) for 1 ton free of MSW. Vehicles not registered in Norwalk treated as commercial ($20 minimum / $30 minimum at $125/ton without permit). Commercial Permit expires every June 30.
Where to buy: Residential Disposal Permit Card issued at the Transfer Station (bring vehicle empty with half a tank of gas for weighing, plus copy of current Disposal Pass). Commercial permits: appointment at 15 S Smith St, call 203-854-3241.
Notes: Payment credit or debit card only. Effective July 1, 2026 acceptable waste tip fee $125/ton.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Acceptable waste / MSW (effective July 1, 2026) | $125 per ton (scale); residential car pass free MSW per City table; confirm current tonnage with attendant |
| Cooking oil (residential) | No limit or fee |
| Used/waste motor oil (residential) | 5 gallon max |
| Antifreeze (residential) | 5 gallon max (fee applies; confirm dollar with attendant) |
| Bulky items (furniture, carpet, etc.), wood ≤4 ft, household garbage, recycling | Under tip/permit rules above |
| Dumping without proper permits or when Yard Waste Site closed | Fine and possible loss of dumping privileges |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Confirm with Transfer Station; bulky furniture/carpet listed as acceptable under tip rules.
- TVs / electronics: Confirm current electronics acceptance/fees with customer service 203-854-3200.
- Tires: Confirm with attendant before loading.
- Appliances: Confirm Freon appliance rules with attendant.
- Yard waste / brush: Separate Yard Waste Site; valid Residential Disposal Pass required.
- Household hazardous waste: Limited fluids at station; broader HHW via City programs.
Statewide context: Mattresses · Tires · Appliances · TVs / electronics · Paint · All guides
Hazardous waste
Follow City Solid Waste pages for HHW; antifreeze accepted at station with fee/limit. Confirm banned liquids before loading.
Holiday closures
See City Holiday Schedule; hours may change on holidays.
Other notes
- Facts from City of Norwalk Transfer Station & Recycling Center page (2026 Transfer Station Information).
- Separate Yard Waste Site rules apply; illegal dumping there can revoke privileges.
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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.