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 holidays, inclement weather and other emergency conditions.

Meriden Transfer Station Policies and Procedures (UPDATED October 2026)

Please review the Meriden Transfer Station Policies and Procedures for detailed information, including acceptable items.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - KEY POINTS

ALL material brought to the Meriden Transfer Station is to be generated from a residential user.
Commercial and Industrial generated waste will NOT be accepted.
Contractors will NOT be granted access to the Transfer Station.
If a contractor is a Meriden resident, they may ONLY dispose of approved material unrelated to work.
For the safety of the public and our employees, Public Works personnel are not permitted to assist with unloading.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE Hazardous Waste Disposal Day - Saturday, October 31, 2026

The city's FREE hazardous waste disposal day, at the Meriden Transfer Station, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 31.

IMPORTANT: Even if you had registered for the event that was postponed last weekend, you will need to re-register to reserve your spot for the October 31 FREE day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Meriden Transfer Station CLOSED Monday, November 2

Disposal of Leaves

🍂Curbside collection of leaves begins on Mon. November 2.

🍂Meriden Transfer Station hours will be extended in November for disposal of leaves and brush ONLY.

MERIDEN TRANSFER STATION - 2026 HOLIDAY CLOSURES

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

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