Meriden Dump Hours

Meriden Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Disposal

Are you a resident of Meriden, Connecticut, looking for information on the city’s dump hours? Look no further! This article provides all the essential details you need to know about the Meriden Transfer Station, including its hours of operation, fees, and accepted items.

Meriden Transfer Station Hours

The Meriden Transfer Station is open to the public on the following days and times:

• Mondays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• First and Third Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fees

The Transfer Station charges fees for the disposal of certain items. These fees are as follows:

• Car (Sedan/Compact): $10
• Crossover/Minivan/SUV: $20
• Pickup Truck/Full Size Van/Single-Axle Trailer: $40
• Modified Pickup Truck (Side Additions)/ Dump Tuck
  Double-Axle Trailer/U-Haul Box Tuck: $80*
• Broken/Dirty Mattress/Box Springs: $20/each additional 

*The city reserves the right to charge additional fees for non-standard or extended vehicles.

Accepted Items

The Meriden Transfer Station accepts a wide range of items for disposal, including:

• Broken/Dirty mattresses and box springs
• Bulky waste: furniture, bureaus, tables, chairs, sofas, carpeting
• Lawnmowers, grass trimmers, snow blowers (MUST have fluids removed)
• Tires: without rims
• White metal appliances, bicycles, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers ( MUST have doors removed)

The Transfer Station also accepts the following items for free:

• Brush: NO longer than 4′ AND NO wider than 6″ in diameter
• Clean Mattresses and box springs (in good shape)
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Electronics: televisions, computers, DVRs, coffee makers, microwaves
• Leaves: in paper bags (leaves in plastic bags MUST be emptied and the bags carried out) 

Items NOT Accepted

The Meriden Transfer Station does not accept the following items:

• Auto and truck parts
• Hazardous waste: asbestos, biomedical waste, oil-base paints, toxics, fertilizers
• Construction debris and roofing materials
• Household garbage
• Excavation materials (asphalt, rocks, concrete)
• Oil Tanks, Propane Tanks
• Explosives, ammunition
• Tree stumps, bush stumps, root and root balls and grass clippings
• Gas, oil, antifreeze
• Wood (pressure and non-pressure treated)

Additional Information

• Proof of residency is required to use the Transfer Station.
• Cash or check is accepted for payment.
• The Transfer Station is closed during inclement weather and other emergency conditions.
• For more information, please contact the Meriden Public Works Department at (203) 630-4018.

Other Waste Disposal Options

In addition to the Meriden Transfer Station, there are several other waste disposal options available to residents of Meriden. These include:

• Curbside pickup with a private trash hauler
• Private transfer stations
• ReUse Centers

For more information on these options, please visit the City of Meriden website.

Conclusion

The Meriden Transfer Station is a convenient and affordable option for residents of Meriden to dispose of their waste. By following the guidelines outlined in this article, you can ensure that your waste is disposed of properly and safely.