New Canaan Transfer Station — Permit, Hours & Fees

New Canaan's dump is the town Transfer Station at 139 Lakeview Avenue, open weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

You need an annual Transfer Station Permit to use it: $100 a year, or $45 if a registered private hauler already collects your trash. The permit year runs July 1 to June 30, and the price isn't prorated if you buy late.

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New Canaan Transfer Station

Transfer station

Town of New Canaan Public Works

139 Lakeview Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840 Directions

📞 (203) 594-3701

Hours
Mon–Fri	7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Saturday	7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Fees

Annual permit (July 1–June 30): $100, or $45 if a registered private hauler also serves you
Construction debris: first 300 lbs a day free; over that $18 plus 60 cents per 10 lbs ($120 a ton)
Brush and yard waste over 300 lbs: $15 plus 50 cents per 10 lbs ($100 a ton)

Accepts: Household garbage, recycling, appliances, construction and demolition debris, brush and yard waste, electronics, batteries and car batteries, waste oil, propane tanks, tires, clothing and textiles

You need a current Transfer Station Permit sticker. Buy it online by card; up to two vehicles per household. The permits on sale now run through June 30, 2027.

Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Open 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.

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The annual permit

Household	Permit price (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
No private hauler	$100
Served by a hauler registered with the town	$45 (upload your latest hauler invoice)

Buy the permit online with a credit or debit card. You can register up to two vehicles per household; upload your registration the first time or when you change cars. If your car is leased or registered outside New Canaan, prove residency with a utility bill, lease or tax bill. Owners who don't live in town show their New Canaan property tax bill. Questions: (203) 594-3701.

Extra fees

Material	Price
Construction and demolition debris, up to 300 lbs a day	Free with your permit
Construction debris over 300 lbs	$18 plus 60 cents per 10 lbs over 300 ($120 a ton)
Brush and yard waste over 300 lbs	$15 plus 50 cents per 10 lbs over 300 ($100 a ton)

Leaves go to the Highway Department's leaf composting facility rather than the brush pile. The station's Swap Shop is open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (noon on Fridays), and the town runs free shred days each spring and fall.

Every Connecticut rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Connecticut.

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Common questions

What are the New Canaan Transfer Station hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. It is closed six major holidays and keeps Saturday hours on several others.

How much is a New Canaan transfer station permit?

$100 a year, or $45 if a private hauler registered with the town serves your home. The permit runs July 1 to June 30 and is not prorated.

How much does New Canaan charge for construction debris?

Up to 300 pounds a day is included with your permit. Over 300 pounds costs $18 plus 60 cents for every 10 pounds above 300, the same as $120 a ton.

Can I put more than one car on my New Canaan permit?

Yes, up to two vehicles per household.

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