Transfer Station

Contact

Bob Blair, Transfer Station Operator
Phone: (860) 928-2770
Fax: (860) 963-7557
Email:
See Town Clerk for permits

Other Town Contacts

Hours

Monday - closed
Tuesday - 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday - closed
Thursday - closed
Friday - 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mailing Address: Town of Woodstock CT
415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281-3039

Function and Services

What we do:

The Woodstock Transfer Station is located on Paine District Road. It is open to Woodstock Residents, Woodstock Property Owners and Woodstock Businesses Only. It is a collection facility for municipal solid waste, and recyclables, brush, used batteries, waste oil, etc.

RESIDENTIAL TRANSFER STATION PERMITS ARE ON SALE at the TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, CT TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE

YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TRANSFER STATION UNLESS YOUR TRANSFER STATION STICKER IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE CORNER OF WINDSHIELD (DRIVER’S SIDE)

You must have the vehicle registration with you when you come in for your permit.

Permit Types

Regular Permit: Does Not Allow For The Disposal Of Construction/Demolition Debris. For residents and property owners only. (Property must contain a residential dwelling). For the disposal of residential solid waste and residential recyclables. Limit of one per household.

Over 65 Permit: Does Not Allow For The Disposal Of Construction/Demolition Debris. For residents age 65 and older, and property owners age 65 and older.
(Property must contain a residence if you are a non-resident property owner). For the disposal of residential solid waste and residential recyclables. Limit is one per household and proof of age is required.

Seasonal Permit: Does Not Allow For The Disposal Of Construction/Demolition Debris. For those who own or lease property WITH A RESIDENCE in Woodstock, but are residents of
another state or town within Connecticut. Permit shall be valid beginning Memorial Day weekend through the Labor Day weekend. Applicant must provide a street address in Woodstock where the applicant will be residing seasonally and must provide the street address of the applicant’s permanent home. Limit is one per household.

Temporary Permit: VARIES. Does Not Allow For The Disposal Of Construction/Demolition Debris Cost is no charge if the resident has purchased ONE OF THE ABOVE permits. Otherwise $XXXX. For a Woodstock resident borrowing a vehicle. The Temporary Permit shall be valid for not more than one day.

YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TRANSFER STATION UNLESS YOUR TRANSFER STATION STICKER IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE CORNER OF WINDSHIELD (DRIVER’S SIDE) NEW REGULATIONS AND FEES ARE BEING FORMULATED FOR SPECIAL PERMITS.

No permits will be issued to a commercial vehicle.

Town of Woodstock
TRANSFER STATION REGULATIONS

Only vehicles with a valid Town of Woodstock Transfer Station permit will be allowed access to the facility.
All refuse deposited at the Woodstock Transfer Station must be generated from within the Town of Woodstock.
You will not be admitted to the Transfer Station unless your Transfer Station Permit is Permanently affixed to the inside corner of the front windshield (driver’s side)
Construction Debris/Per Item & Per Trip Punch Card Permits shall be presented to the attendant upon entering the Transfer Station
Large loads of demolition materials or bulky waste over 2 ton are not permitted and arrangements must be made with a commercial hauler for disposal elsewhere.
Dumping permitted only in designated areas or per direction of an attendant.
All loads must be properly covered.
Household hazardous wastes should be held at home until arrangements can be made for a household hazardous waste collection day.
No closed drums or barrels. They must be cut open, cleaned and flattened.
Sofa beds must be disassembled prior to coming to the transfer station.

These regulations are enforceable by the Woodstock Board of Selectmen, together with Town Constables and/or the Board's agents.

If any part, sentence, section or clause is adjudged invalid, it is hereby provided that the remainder of the regulations shall remain in full force and effect.

Due to the absence of scales, all loads are presumed to be full loads.

Contact us if you need help on:

All Permits and Special Permits must be paid for and/or obtained in advance at the Office of the Town Clerk during the following hours:
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday: 8:30am-6: 00pm
Friday: 8:30am-3:00pm

If you are renewing your stickers with the same license plate numbers, make your check made payable to:
Town of Woodstock
and mail to:
Town Clerk
Town of Woodstock
415 Route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281

More Information

Contact the Town Clerk if you have questions.

Link	Description	Category
Recycling	Recycling - Woodstock Conservation Commission	Town Gov
Transfer Station Information	Woodstock Conservation Commission website - Transfer Station	Town Gov

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK TRANSFER STATION

Recycling Information, Transfer Station
860.928.2770

Transfer Station location, Woodstock See Location, Hours, Permits, Mandatory Recyclables, Hazardous Waste Information, Materials Fee Schedule, Bulky Waste definition, Layout, Committee, Brochure (PDF)

Location: Paine District Road. Please note that the Transfer Station is open to Woodstock Residents ONLY. (Permit required for entry.)

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Permits: Annual permit for 2009 is $130; seniors (65 and older) $70. Please contact the Town Clerk for additional permit information. Proof of vehicle registration is required. Permits must be affixed to the vehicle's front windshield. No entry allowed without a permit. A Transfer Station permit or a $10 day permit is required in addition to Material Fees.

Permits can be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office at the Woodstock Town Hall.
M, T, Th 8:30 - 4:30
W 8:30 - 6:00
F 8:30 - 3:00

Mandatory Recyclables

Cardboard: Brown corrugated boxes, shoe boxes, beverage cartons, paper towel and toilet paper rolls and clean (no liners) food boxes. Please flatten (No pizza boxes)
Newspaper / Magazines / Junk Mail: Newspapers, real estate flyers, magazines, telephone books, catalogs, colored paper, white office paper, computer printouts, all envelopes, paper bags, paper back books, hard covers books. Tie into bundles, or place in a brown grocery bag for easy handling. No plastic bags.
Tin Cans & Metal Food Containers: Rinse cans well, lids may be left attached. Metal caps and aerosol cans are OK.
Glass Food Containers: Separate glass bottles by color. Brown and Green are recycled together. Tinted glass (wine bottles and blue bottles) goes with the Green and Brown glass. No windowpane glass or mirrors.
Plastics Containers: separate by type of plastic:
- #2 [ Milk Jugs, Colored Plastics] and
- # 1 [Soda and Juice Bottles].
- Plastic motor oil bottles are not recycled.
- Look for the recycling code on the bottom of the bottle. Please remove caps. Plastic Codes other than # 1 or #2 are not recycled.
- NO motor oil containers, 5-gallon buckets, Plastic #3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, plastic bags or plastic toys
Paper Milk & Juice Cartons: Rinse well and flatten.
Used Clothing: There is a drop-off box designated for clothing. Placing your unwanted clothing in plastic bags; please tie pairs of shoes together. Do not leave clothing outside the clothing boxes.
Swap Shed: Usable items ONLY. NO computers or televisions. Please, nothing broken or unusable; no clothing!
Used Motor Oil & Antifreeze: Please leave your containers or ask attendant for help. No gasoline or paint-related products.
Automobile / Truck / Marine Batteries & Rechargeable Batteries: Make sure that battery cases are not leaking. Household (alkaline-flashlight) type batteries can be discarded with your normal household trash.
Scrap Metal: Separate and dispose of in the designated dumpster.
Scrap Appliances: "WHITE GOODS" such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, containing Freon (CFCs) will be assessed $10 to cover the removal of the Freon. These appliances are staged next to the attendants building.
T.V., Computer Monitors & CPUs: Recycle in the designated storage trailer ($6 fee).
Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Recycle in the designated containers.

*Bottles and cans with a 5¢ deposit are stored for non-profits.

HAZARDOUS WASTE INFORMATION
Household Hazardous Waste is not accepted at the Transfer Station. The Town participates in hazardous waste collection days, watch for advertising in the local paper. Please store the material safely until the collection day is held.

MATERIALS FEE SCHEDULE
Fees for materials must be paid at the Town Clerk’s Office prior to disposal. Punch cards available at the Town Clerk’s Office ($35) - can be used for any Transfer station Tees.

Bulky waste, construction, demolition debris, carpet, wood, shingles, sheet rock, $40
Couches, Stuffed chairs, Mattress / Box Springs, $6 per item
Televisions, computer monitors & CPUs: $6 per item
Tires:
- Auto - $2
- Auto with rim $3
- Tractor/Truck (R 17 or higher) $6
- Tractor/Truck with Rim (R17 or higher) $16
- Earth Moving Tractor $25
Appliances with Freon (CFC) Refrigerator/ Air Conditioners/ Dehumidifier, etc. $10 per item (doors must be removed).

Bulky Waste is defined to include the following, but not limited to:

Mattress/Box Spring
Oversized municipal waste
Insulation
Agricultural plastic sheeting
Large toys (e.g., "big wheels")
Sleeper-sofas (remove springs)
Carpet
Shingles
Sheet rock
Couches
Stuffed Chairs

Please Note: The Transfer Station Attendant will assess incoming loads for determination of applicable fees. This includes pickup truck and trailer loads.

Transfer Station

Contact

Hours

Function and Services

What we do:

Permit Types

Town of WoodstockTRANSFER STATION REGULATIONS

Contact us if you need help on:

More Information

TOWN OF WOODSTOCK TRANSFER STATION

Recycling Information, Transfer Station 860.928.2770

Town of Woodstock
TRANSFER STATION REGULATIONS

Recycling Information, Transfer Station
860.928.2770