Glastonbury Transfer Station — Hours, Permits & Fees
Glastonbury has two sites: the Transfer Station at 2340 New London Turnpike (Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for trash and recycling, and the Bulky Waste Facility at 1145 Tryon Street (Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) for brush and demolition debris.
Both need a permit sticker. The Refuse & Recycling permit is $150 a year for a car, SUV or passenger van; without one, trash is $8 a trip. Demolition debris is $115 a ton at the Bulky Waste Facility.
Disposal sites in Glastonbury
Glastonbury Transfer Station
Transfer station
Town of Glastonbury Refuse Disposal
2340 New London Tpke., Glastonbury, CT 06033 Directions ↗
Regular couch (up to 90 inches) / sectional, sleeper or recliner sofa
$17 / $20
Upholstered chair, ottoman or recliner
$12
Carpet (12 x 12) / padding
$15 / $10
Appliance with refrigerant
$10
Propane cylinder (20 lb)
$5
Tires: under 17 in. / 17–20 in. / over 20 in. (6 a trip)
$5 / $7 / $50
Construction and demolition (Bulky Waste Facility)
$115 a ton, $5 minimum
Other bulky material (Bulky Waste Facility)
$80 a ton, $5 minimum
From the town's Waste Disposal Guidelines, effective July 1, 2026. Permits run July 1 to June 30 and aren't prorated. Recycling, cardboard, electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves, lithium batteries), scrap metal, car batteries, leaves, grass, food scraps, textiles, antifreeze and used oil go in free with any permit. Pay by cash, check or card at either site.
Buy a permit at the Transfer Station, the Bulky Waste Facility or the Customer Service Center in Town Hall, 2155 Main Street (check or cash only at Town Hall). Bring a valid vehicle registration in your name or other proof of residency; no permits are sold in the last 30 minutes before closing. Vehicles over 9,500 lbs gross weight aren't allowed. Paint goes free to PaintCare drop-offs at Katz Hardware and Sherwin-Williams on Main Street, 5 gallons a visit.
Find a disposal site near you
Enter your city or ZIP for the nearest sites across Connecticut, then call ahead — hours and access rules vary a lot here.
Tuesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Wednesday evening hours during daylight saving time. The Bulky Waste Facility on Tryon Street is open Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How much is a Glastonbury dump sticker?
A Refuse & Recycling permit is $150 a year for a car, SUV or passenger van ($112 for seniors and veterans) and $210 for other vehicles. A recycling-only sticker is $32.
Where do I take construction debris in Glastonbury?
To the Bulky Waste Facility at 1145 Tryon Street, which charges $115 a ton (6 cents a pound) with a $5 minimum.
How much does Glastonbury charge for a couch?
$17 for a regular couch up to 90 inches and $20 for a sectional, sleeper or recliner sofa.
