Town of Darien: Refuse Disposal Area (Town Dump)

Ledge Road
203 656-7300
Open Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., closed Holidays

Dump Sticker Fee Schedule*

Residents without garbage collection: $110 (may be done on-line for existing customers only)
Residents with garbage collection: $34 (may be done on-line for existing customers only)
Seniors (over age 65, proof of age along with vehicle registration is required) without garbage collection: $50
Seniors (over age 65, proof of age along with vehicle registration is required) with garbage collection: one free dump sticker; additional stickers, $34

*Dump stickers are required for access to the Darien Transfer Station.

The fee for residents in the Town Tax Abatement program is $55. (You must be registered with the Tax Assessor to qualify.) Current dump stickers have an expiration date of June 30, 2008. New stickers valid July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, may be obtained in person, by mail or on-line at: http://darienct.gov/services/public_works/default.html

To receive a permit by mail or in person, please have the following documentation available:

A completed application
Copies of vehicle registration(s).
Proof of residency (drivers license) if vehicle not registered in Darien.
Check payable to the Town of Darien.
Copy of current refuse bill if applicable.
Stamped self-addressed envelope (if mailed).

If you have a refuse hauler you must show proof (cancelled check or recent invoice).

If you own property in Darien but do not reside here you must prove ownership (a copy of your Darien Property Tax, Mortgage, or utility bill).

Please call 656-7346 for more information.

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Unacceptable Waste
The following items are not accepted at the Refuse Disposal Area:

Hazardous waste
Liquids
Paints
Asbestos
Pathological or medical waste
Cylinders, barrels, sealed containers and propane tanks
Items larger than 6" in diameter or 4' in length

Recycling Center
There is a recycling center located at the Refuse Disposal Area. The following items should be recycled:

Newspapers
Mixed papers (magazines, office paper, mail)
Corrugated cardboard
Glass or metal food and beverage containers
#1 and #2 plastics
Scrap metal

Simply place your recyclable items on the tables in front of the dumpsters.

There is a waste oil recycling tank located near the scalehouse. The tank is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Only waste motor oil is accepted. Car batteries can be recycled and household batteries can be disposed of properly at the recycling center.

Leaf compost and wood chips are available for residents to take. There are piles of both located just beyond the scalehouse. Help yourself!

Remember, not only is recycling essential in lowering disposal costs and protecting the environment, it is also the law!

A Few Reminders

All brush and waste wood must be no larger than 6" in diameter and 4' in length.
All incombustible materials (asphalt shingles, sheetrock, porcelain, etc.) must be separated from other materials. The incombustibles should be put in the disposal tank located to the right of the scale house.
Paint cans must be empty and dry. Latex paints can be flushed down a sink drain (use a lot of water). Do not pour it down a storm drain! Oil based paints are considered hazardous waste and should not be flushed down the drain or dumped out on the ground or in a storm drain. If possible, try to find something that needs a fresh coat of paint.
A fee of $15 will be collected for the disposal of refrigeration equipment (freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers), for Freon recovery. Payment in the form of exact cash or check will be accepted at the scalehouse at the entrance of the RDA.

Holiday Closings

The Refuse Disposal Area is closed on:

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Additional Information
For information on disposing of hazardous waste, please call the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection at 860- 566-8843.