Transfer station

Thompson Transfer & Recycling Station

185 Pasay Road, Thompson, CT 06255

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Plan your visit

Operator: Town of Thompson Public Works
Hours: Wed & Fri 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Thu 11:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m. (May 1–Sept. 15) or 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Sat 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Thompson only. Businesses: accepted.
Phone: (860) 923-9820

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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.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for couches
Sofa	$10.00 each
Sleep sofa	$25.00 each

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Furniture item	$10.00 each

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for washers and dryers
Washer or dryer	$10.00 each

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon removal	$15.00 each

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Automotive tire	$7.00 each
Automotive tire on rim	$9.00 each
Medium/heavy truck tire	$17.00 each

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

Thompson Transfer Station permit required.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

PaintCare: Connecticut (opens in new tab) · PaintCare Inc.
- There is no charge to drop off paint at a PaintCare site. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Thompson: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Thompson
- Thompson Transfer Station, 185 Pasay Road, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255; phone (860) 923-9820. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Wednesday and Friday 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m., Thursday 11:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m. (May 1–Sept. 15) or 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. (rest of year), Saturday 7:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Transfer Station is open to residents and businesses of Thompson; only trash originating in Thompson may be disposed of there. Checked October 26, 2026.
Town of Thompson: Transfer & Recycling Station Brochure (effective November 1, 2025, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Thompson · effective November 1, 2025
- From November 1, 2026 an annual permit for a single-family household is $280 (second sticker $25; seniors 65+ $205); permits are bought at the Tax Office with proof of registration. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, electronics, mattresses, paint and televisions are accepted at no charge, covered by the permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A $10 per-item disposal fee applies to large furniture, chairs, sofas, bureaus, rugs, stoves, washers, dryers and dishwashers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A sleep sofa is $25 unless disassembled with the metal springs removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances with Freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) are $15 each for Freon removal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires (brochure effective November 1, 2026): automotive $7; automotive on rim $9; medium/heavy truck $17; tractor/earthmoving $27. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Auto/truck/marine and rechargeable batteries (NiCad, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride) are recycled; household alkaline batteries go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Brown corrugated cardboard boxes are recycled at no charge under the permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Thompson Transfer Station (Thompson Residents Only) at 185 Pasay Rd, Thompson 06255 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Thompson). Checked October 26, 2026.

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