Transfer Station

 

Meriden Transfer Station Address:

226 Evansville Ave., Meriden, CT 06451

Days/Hours of Operation:

Mondays: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Wednesdays: 7:00AM – 12:00PM

First and Third Saturdays: 7:00AM – 12:00PM

* NOTE: The Transfer Station will be closed during inclement weather and other emergency conditions.

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Residential

All material brought to the Transfer Station is to be generated from a residential user.  Commercial and Industrial generated wastes will not be accepted.

Contractors

Contractors will not be granted access to the Transfer Station.  A Contractor is a person who brings materials to the Transfer Station not generated from their personal residence in Meriden.

Safety Measures

To protect the safety of the public and our employees, DPW personnel are not permitted to assist with unloading. Therefore, residents are asked to bring sufficient help/assistance to unload their items to help keep low wait times.

MERIDEN TRANSFER STATION - 2026 HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The Meriden Transfer Station will be closed on the following days during 2026:

 

Meriden Transfer Station Policies and Procedures (UPDATED July 16, 2025)

 

MATTRESS DISPOSAL

The City of Meriden is accepting mattresses and box springs at the Transfer Station at no charge to residents during normal transfer station hours. Mattresses/box springs must be in good condition, cannot be wet, frozen or severely damaged. Below are examples of mattresses that will and will not be accepted:

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE
Severely damaged, twisted, wet, frozen or soiled mattresses.
Mattresses infested with bed bugs or other living organisms -    How to Identify Bed Bugs
Sleeping bags
Pillows and cushions
Loose bedding, blankets or sheets
Car beds
Juvenile products such as carriage, basket, dressing table, stroller, playpen, infant carrier, lounge pad or crib bumper
Water beds
Fold out sofa beds
Futons and furniture
Loose mattress pads and toppers

PAINT DISPOSAL

Paint can be disposed of a select drop off locations in Connecticut through the "Paint Care" program. Information on this program can be found here: www.paintcare.org