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Middletown Transfer Station
Middletown Transfer Station is a transfer station in Middlesex County, CT, listed under Middletown. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, 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 | 185 Johnson Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Directions |
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| County | Middlesex County, CT |
| Phone | (860) 638-4850 |
| Website | middletownct.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 2:45 pm Sat (every Sat Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov): 7 am to 11:45 am Sat (1st and 3rd Sat Dec-Mar and Jul-Aug): 7 am to 11:45 am Swap Shack reuse area: 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the following Wednesdays 12-2 p.m. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Vehicle window tag from Public Works (City Hall Room 210); bring vehicle registration or proof of residency such as a driver's license |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, concrete, asphalt, clean fill |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: middletownct.gov, middletownct.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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations 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
- Cromwell Transfer Station Transfer station
- Town of Glastonbury Bulky Waste Facility Transfer station
- Rocky Hill Transfer Station Transfer station
- Durham/Middlefield 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 Middletown Transfer Station?
185 Johnson Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Middletown Transfer Station?
Middletown Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, concrete, asphalt and clean fill.
Can non-residents use Middletown Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Vehicle window tag from Public Works (City Hall Room 210); bring vehicle registration or proof of residency such as a driver's license.
How much does it cost to dump at Middletown Transfer Station?
Bulky waste (per ton, max 2 tons): $160; Bulky waste minimum: $10; Brush (contractor delivered): $25 per load; Freon-containing item: $15 per unit. The city fee sheet shows no effective date; call Public Works at (860) 638-4850 for current prices. The vehicle tag fee is not listed.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Middletown Transfer Station open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 2:45 pm; Sat (every Sat Apr-Jun and Sep-Nov): 7 am to 11:45 am; Sat (1st and 3rd Sat Dec-Mar and Jul-Aug): 7 am to 11:45 am. Swap Shack reuse area: 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the following Wednesdays 12-2 p.m..
What other transfer stations are near Middletown Transfer Station?
Portland Transfer Station in Portland (2.5 mi), Cromwell Transfer Station in Cromwell (4.3 mi) and Town of Glastonbury Bulky Waste Facility in Glastonbury (4.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Middletown?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Portland Transfer Station, about 2.5 miles away.
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