Watertown Transfer Station & Recycling Center
89 Old Baird Road, Watertown, CT 06795
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.
Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)| Soiled or ripped mattress | $30.00 each |
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- Acceptable condition; no permit needed.
Box springs
AcceptedFree (documented)| Soiled or ripped box spring | $30.00 each |
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- Acceptable condition; no permit needed.
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: Limit: 5 gallons per visit.
Televisions
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: Up to 7 devices at a time
Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: Up to 7 devices at a time
Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)- Annual permit ($25) required.
Batteries
AcceptedFree (documented)- Annual permit ($25) required.
- Alkaline and car batteries.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)- Annual permit ($25) required.
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)- Annual permit ($25) required.
- Small, light, non-electrical metal items with no oil, fuel or Freon.
Tires
AcceptedFree (documented)- Annual permit ($25) required.
- Limit: 8 per person per day; under 42 in. and 120 lb
Couches
AcceptedFees apply| Couch | $25.00 each |
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| Sectional sofa | $30.00 each |
| Loveseat | $25.00 each |
| Sleeper sofa | $40.00 each |
- Annual permit ($25) required.
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply| Freon item | $20.00 each |
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- Annual permit ($25) required.
Furniture
AcceptedFees apply| Furniture (not listed separately) | $15.00 each |
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| Recliner | $15.00 each |
- Annual permit ($25) required.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Town of Watertown: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Watertown
- The Transfer Station is at 89 Old Baird Road, Watertown. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Annual permits are $25 with proof of Watertown residency; residential use only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may drop off up to seven devices at a time with proof of residency; no permit needed for electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Watertown Transfer Station (Watertown Residents Only) at Old Baird Rd, Watertown 06795 as a paint drop-off site (Households Only (No Businesses) in Watertown). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Watertown: Transfer Station & Recycling Center Fee Schedule (effective 05/18/2026, PDF) (opens in new tab) · Town of Watertown · effective May 18, 2026
- Year-round schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For specific questions call 860-945-5240. Checked October 26, 2026.
- At no charge and without an annual permit: box springs and mattresses (acceptable condition), latex and oil paint, computer monitors, printers, hard drives, televisions and textiles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- At no charge with an annual permit: batteries, cardboard, small metal items, other electronics and tires (8 per person per day, under 42 in. and 120 lb). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Permit-holder no-charge items also include cardboard, small light non-electrical metal, other electronics and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires with or without rims must be clean, under 42 in. and 120 lb, 8 per person per day; no bicycle or toy tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees: couch/sectional $25/$30; Freon items (refrigerators/freezers, ACs, dehumidifiers) $20; other furniture $15; loveseat $25. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sleeper sofa $40; recliners $15; soiled or ripped mattresses/box springs $30 each. 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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