Transfer station

Meriden Transfer Station

226 Evansville Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451

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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

Operator: City of Meriden Department of Public Works
Hours: Monday 10 am–2 pm; Wednesday 7 am–noon; first and third Saturdays 7 am–noon. Closed holidays and in bad weather.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Meriden only. Businesses: not accepted.

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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.

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for mattresses
Broken or dirty mattress/box spring (plus vehicle fee)	$20.00 each

Free when in good condition (not wet, frozen or severely damaged); broken or dirty units cost the vehicle fee plus $20 each.

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)

Fees for box springs
Broken or dirty mattress/box spring (plus vehicle fee)	$20.00 each

Free when in good condition (not wet, frozen or severely damaged); broken or dirty units cost the vehicle fee plus $20 each.

Mattress toppers

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for couches
Vehicle fee: car (sedan/compact)	$10.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: minivan	$20.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: dump truck, double-axle trailer or box truck	$80.00 per vehicle

Charged the per-visit vehicle fee ($10 car up to $80 truck).

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Vehicle fee: car (sedan/compact)	$10.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: minivan	$20.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: dump truck, double-axle trailer or box truck	$80.00 per vehicle

Charged the per-visit vehicle fee.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Vehicle fee: car (sedan/compact)	$10.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: minivan	$20.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: dump truck, double-axle trailer or box truck	$80.00 per vehicle

Limit: Passenger tires without rims, up to 4 per visit.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Vehicle fee: car (sedan/compact)	$10.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: minivan	$20.00 per vehicle
Vehicle fee: dump truck, double-axle trailer or box truck	$80.00 per vehicle

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Meriden: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Meriden
- Meriden Transfer Station, 226 Evansville Ave., Meriden, CT 06451. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mondays 10 am–2 pm; Wednesdays 7 am–noon; first and third Saturdays 7 am–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All material must come from a residential user; commercial and industrial waste is not accepted and contractors are not admitted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Meriden accepts mattresses and box springs in good condition at no charge to residents during normal hours; wet, frozen or severely damaged ones are not accepted free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Unacceptable for mattress recycling: futons, fold-out sofa beds, water beds, loose mattress pads and toppers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Meriden directs paint to PaintCare drop-off locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Meriden: Transfer Station Policy Changes Effective 9/30/24 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Meriden
- Proof of residency is required; fees are per vehicle per visit for non-commercial vehicles only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Vehicle fees per visit: $10 car, $20 minivan or SUV, $40 pickup or single-axle trailer, $80 larger trucks and trailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items charged the vehicle fee: broken/dirty mattresses and box springs (plus $20 each), bulky waste such as furniture, sofas and carpeting, lawn equipment, tires, and white metal including refrigerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky waste such as furniture, sofas and carpeting is accepted with the vehicle fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger vehicle tires without rims, maximum 4 per visit, are accepted with the vehicle fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- White metal is accepted with the vehicle fee: appliances, bicycles, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted at no charge: brush, clean mattresses and box springs, corrugated cardboard, electronics (televisions, computers, DVRs, coffee makers, microwaves) and bagged leaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard is on the no-charge list. Checked October 26, 2026.

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