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Chester Transfer Station
Chester Transfer Station is a transfer station in Middlesex County, CT, listed under Deep River. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 16 drop-off sites we list in Middlesex County.
| Address | 220 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417 Directions |
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| County | Middlesex County, CT |
| Phone | (860) 526-6047 |
| Website | chesterct.gov |
| Hours | Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 8 am to 4 pm Chester residents' access hours for fiscal year 2026-2027. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Public Access sticker issued by the Chester Town Clerk (bring proof of residence and license plate number); renewed every two years |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, single-stream recycling, commercial waste, construction debris, demolition waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: chesterct.gov, chesterct.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Middlesex County
- Many Middlesex County towns run residents-only transfer stations that require a town permit or sticker, and several do not accept regular household trash (residents use a private hauler or bag stickers). Check your town's rules before you go. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Killingworth Transfer Station Transfer station
- Killingworth Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Tue,Thu 2 pm to 7 pm …
- Clinton Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Resident permit: $150.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Westbrook Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Transfer station permit (July 1 - June 30): $30.00Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sat: 7:30 am to 3 pm Vehicle sticker (July 1 - June 30): $10Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
More in Middlesex County
All 16 drop-off sites in Middlesex County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chester Transfer Station?
220 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417.
What can I drop off at Chester Transfer Station?
Chester Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, single-stream recycling, commercial waste, construction debris and demolition waste.
Can non-residents use Chester Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Public Access sticker issued by the Chester Town Clerk (bring proof of residence and license plate number); renewed every two years.
How much does it cost to dump at Chester Transfer Station?
Refrigerator: $10.00 per unit; Air conditioner: $10.00 per unit; Automobile tire: $4.00 each; Truck tire: $16.00 each. Fees effective July 1, 2026 (fiscal year 2026-2027).. Source checked October 2026.
When is Chester Transfer Station open?
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 8 am to 4 pm. Chester residents' access hours for fiscal year 2026-2027..
What other transfer stations are near Chester Transfer Station?
Killingworth Transfer Station in Chester Center (2.7 mi), Killingworth Transfer Station in Chester Center (3 mi) and Clinton Transfer Station in Clinton (6 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Deep River?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Portland Transfer Station, about 14 miles away.
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