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Meriden Transfer Station
Meriden Transfer Station is a transfer station in Meriden, CT, in New Haven County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 47 other drop-off sites in New Haven County.
| Address | 226 Evansville Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451 Directions |
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| County | New Haven County, CT |
| Phone | (203) 630-4018 |
| Website | meridenct.gov |
| Hours | Mon: 10 am to 2 pm Wed: 7 am to 12 pm 1st and 3rd Sat: 7 am to 12 pm Closed on holidays, in inclement weather and emergencies; closed Mon Nov 2, 2026. Extended hours in November for leaves and brush only. |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of residency required (type not stated) |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | household trash, construction debris, wood, hazardous waste, motor oil, auto parts, propane tanks, commercial waste |
| Payment | cash, check |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: meridenct.gov, meridenct.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in New Haven County
- Household hazardous waste from Wallingford residents goes to HazWaste Central, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Saturday mornings mid-May through October (203-401-2712); online registration is required before drop-off. Source
- Connecticut has no county government; each town runs its own transfer station, so rules differ by town. Most require proof of residency (license, vehicle registration or sticker), and several (Meriden, Orange) do not take regular household trash or charge per visit. Source
- Meriden: free hazardous waste disposal day on Saturday October 31, 2026; residents must re-register even if signed up for the postponed date. Source
Before you go
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Durham/Middlefield Transfer Station Transfer station
- Southington Transfer Station Transfer station
- Cheshire Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Refuse container (30 gal or less, 40 lbs or less): $3.25Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 2:45 pm … Bulky waste (per ton, max 2 tons): $160Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 2:45 pm … Bulky waste (per ton, max 2 tons): $160Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- 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
More in New Haven County
All 48 drop-off sites in New Haven County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Meriden Transfer Station?
226 Evansville Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Meriden Transfer Station?
Meriden Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, construction debris, wood, hazardous waste, motor oil and auto parts.
Can non-residents use Meriden Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of residency required (type not stated).
How much does it cost to dump at Meriden Transfer Station?
Car (sedan/compact), per visit: $10; Minivan or SUV, per visit: $20; Pickup truck (level), full-size van, single-axle trailer, per visit: $40; Modified pickup, dump truck, double-axle trailer, U-Haul box truck, per visit: $80. Policy changes effective 9/30/24 (PDF); no fiscal year stated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Meriden Transfer Station open?
Mon: 10 am to 2 pm; Wed: 7 am to 12 pm; 1st and 3rd Sat: 7 am to 12 pm. Closed on holidays, in inclement weather and emergencies; closed Mon Nov 2, 2026. Extended hours in November for leaves and brush only..
What other transfer stations are near Meriden Transfer Station?
Durham/Middlefield Transfer Station in Meriden (3.6 mi), Southington Transfer Station in Meriden (5.3 mi) and Cheshire Transfer Station in Cheshire (7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Meriden?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Middletown Transfer Station, about 7.6 miles away.
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