Colchester Transfer Station
89 Old Amston Rd., Colchester, CT 06415
Call before you go
We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Couches
AcceptedFees apply| Furniture (bulky waste) | $10.00 |
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Furniture
AcceptedFees apply| Furniture (bulky waste, per cubic yard) | $10.00 |
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Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)| Mattress that can’t be recycled | $40.00 each |
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- Good condition only.
Box springs
AcceptedFree (documented)| Box spring that can’t be recycled | $40.00 each |
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- Good condition only.
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFree (documented)- Preparation: Remove doors.
Tires
AcceptedFees apply| Car tire (on or off rim) | $5.00 each |
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| Large truck tire | $20.00 each |
Televisions
AcceptedFree (documented)Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Town of Colchester: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Colchester
- The Colchester Transfer Station is at 89 Old Amston Rd., Colchester, CT 06415; phone (860) 537-3169. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Tuesday and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., except holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Colchester: Transfer Station Disposal Fees / Standards (July 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Town of Colchester · effective July 1, 2026
- Bulky waste furniture (sofas, chairs, tables) is $10 per cubic yard; mattresses and box springs that can’t be recycled are $40 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal (rims, water tanks, stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, aluminum, copper, steel) is no charge; no batteries, fuel or Freon items. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigeration items (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators with doors off) are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs in good condition only are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Car tires (on or off rim) $5 each; motorcycle $3; light truck $5; large truck $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics (computers, monitors, laptops, TVs, copiers, printers, VCRs, phones, etc.) are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Single-stream recycling, including cardboard, is no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
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