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Transfer Station Additional Information

Transfer Station Hours and Information

23 Granger Lane, Plainville, CT

Hours of Operation

Saturdays only during the open season

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The season typically runs from the first Saturday in April through the first Saturday in December.

Official opening and closing dates are determined annually (weather permitting).

 

  • General Requirements:
  • Proof of Plainville residency is required.
  • Commercial businesses and commercial vehicles are not permitted.
  • A complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items is posted at the facility.
  • Items not specifically listed may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the certified Transfer Station operator and/or attendant.
  • Dumping of unacceptable materials—including hazardous, volatile, highly flammable, or explosive items—is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Accepted Items: 

The following materials are accepted:

Household waste

Household appliances

Furniture

Mattresses and box springs

Brush (maximum 4 feet in length and less than 6 inches in diameter)

Leaves

Miscellaneous metals (maximum 6 feet in length and width; barrels must have both ends removed and be free of fluids)

Tires (maximum of 2 per load; must be removed from rims)

Waste motor oil

Antifreeze

Non-refillable propane cylinders and fuel torches up to 16 ounces

Refillable propane tanks up to 20lbs 

For electronic waste (E-waste), please refer to the Electronics Collection information available on the Town website.

Materials Not Accepted

The following materials are not accepted:

Hazardous materials

Building materials

Asphalt roof shingles

Sheetrock and plaster

Demolition materials

Stones and concrete

Plumbing fixtures (includes toilets)

Ceramics

Stumps

Logs greater than 6 inches in diameter

Grass clippings

Motor vehicle parts (including batteries)

  • Fee Schedule: 
  • Bulky Waste, Trash & Other Burnables
  • Cars: $10 per load
  • Pickup Trucks/Vans: $20 per base load or part thereof (maximum $40 per load)
  • Dump Trucks/Larger Vehicles: $30 per base load or part thereof (maximum $65 per load)
  • Trailers: $10 per base load or part thereof (maximum $40 per load)
  • Miscellaneous Metals
  • Cars: $10 per load
  • Pickup Trucks/Vans: $20 per base load or part thereof (maximum $30 per load)
  • Dump Trucks/Larger Vehicles: $20 per base load or part thereof (maximum $30 per load)
  • Trailers: $10 per base load or part thereof (maximum $30 per load)
  • White Goods (Appliances)
  • $10 per item (maximum 3 items per load)
  • Tires: $5 each (less than 8.00/20 or 8-inch width and a 20-inch rim) /$10 each (greater than 8.00/20) 
  • Brush:
  • Cars: $10 per load
  • Pickup Trucks/Vans: $15 per base load or part thereof (maximum $30 per load)
  • Dump Trucks/Larger Vehicles: $20 per base load or part thereof (maximum $40 per load)
  • Trailers: $10 per base load or part thereof (maximum $40 per load)
  • No-Charge Items
  • Leaves
  • Waste motor oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Non-refillable propane cylinders and fuel torches up to 16 ounces
  • Refillable propane tanks up to 20 pounds
  • Electronic Waste (please refer to electronic waste https://www.plainvillect.com/public-works/pages/electronic-collections)

 

Additional Information:

For more details, please refer to the Transfer Station Hours or the Transfer Station Ordinance.

For questions, contact the Public Works Administration at (860) 793-0221 ext. 7176

Office Hours:

Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.