Hartford Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
CT has zero active MSW landfills — transfer stations from $135–$160/ton. CCRR concrete at $10/ton is the metro's best deal.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$10–$160/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton (weighed)
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
Connecticut has zero active MSW landfills — all waste exported to PA/OH. The 2022 MIRA WTE closure and 2025 dissolution eliminated primary disposal capacity, driving rates to $135–$160+/ton.
Typical Costs in Hartford
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW
$135–$160/ton
$25–$70
Basis: Per ton
infoCCRR Southington ~$140/ton (7¢/lb), $25 min load. Central Recycling Bloomfield $160/ton cash only. Manchester Landfill $135/ton with $140 annual permit or $250/ton day rate without permit. Murphy Road Hartford: unpublished rates but typically $145-155/ton range. CWPM Berlin $150/ton standard rate. Operators report 15-20 minutes average turnaround at most facilities.
1CCRR at ~$140/ton with longest hours (7AM-5PM weekdays) is best all-around value
2Manchester $135/ton cheapest per-ton — requires $140 annual permit but breaks even at 8-10 tons/year
3Day rates without permits can hit $250/ton — annual permits pay for themselves quickly
4Lunch hour closures at Manchester (12:00-12:30) cost operators 45 minutes if mistimed
C&D
$10–$160/ton
$25
Basis: Per ton
infoCCRR concrete $10/ton (extraordinary rate — 90% savings vs MSW), brick/block $40/ton, stumps $30/ton, clean wood $35/ton. Manchester $135/ton mixed C&D with permit. CWPM Berlin/Plainville accept all C&D types at $45-65/ton for clean materials. Central Recycling charges MSW rates for mixed C&D. Asphalt typically $25-35/ton at specialized facilities.
1Route concrete separately to CCRR at $10/ton — saves $125–$150/ton vs general rates
2Separate clean wood/brush at CCRR: $20/yard brush, $30/ton stumps vs $140/ton mixed
3CWPM Berlin specializes in C&D — better rates than transfer stations for clean materials
4Mixed C&D loads get charged MSW rates — sorting saves 60-70% on disposal costs
Scrap Metal
Free to $2.80/lb (paid)
No minimum
Basis: Free or per pound
infoCentral Recycling Bloomfield: scrap metal FREE drop-off, no minimum weight. CCRR charges $25/load for metal disposal. Sims Metal Hartford pays market rates: #1 Copper ~$2.80/lb, #2 Copper ~$2.45/lb, Brass ~$1.30/lb, Aluminum cans ~$0.85/lb, Steel ~$0.06/lb. Connecticut Iron & Metal New Britain also competitive. Mixed loads with 20%+ metal content should be sorted.
1Central Recycling takes scrap FREE — better than $135–$160/ton to dump as waste
2Sims Metal near Murphy Road — sell scrap then dump remaining waste on same trip
3Appliances with Freon removed pay better at scrap yards than disposal facilities
4Separate copper/brass from steel — price difference of $2+ per pound justifies sorting time
Surcharges
$10–$300/ton
Per item
Basis: Per item
infoMattresses: $30 (CWPM) to $75 (Manchester). Freon appliances $25-35 across facilities. Tires $10-15 passenger, $25-45 truck tires. Manchester styrofoam: $300/ton penalty rate. CRT monitors $15-25, flat screens $10-15. Propane tanks $15-25. Paint disposal $2-4/gallon. CT Bye Bye Mattress program: contact MRC (855) 229-1691 for free/low-cost recycling partnerships.
1Route mattresses to CWPM at $30 — saves $45 vs Manchester's $75 rate
2Become Bye Bye Mattress collection partner for free mattress recycling revenue
3Freon removal certification allows better scrap metal prices on appliances
4E-waste programs at Best Buy/Staples beat facility surcharges for small electronics
Facilities in Hartford
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (5)
CCRR Southington
Best all-around — $140/ton MSW, $10/ton concrete, longest hours, transparent pricingRate
7¢/lb (~$140/ton), concrete $10/ton exceptional
$25
Hours
Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM, Sat 7AM–3:30PM, Sun closed
Area
65 Triano Drive, Southington
50–60% recycle rate — highest private transfer station in CT. Concrete $10/ton is extraordinary value. Sells topsoil, mulch, stone products. Scale house processes payments quickly. Lunch closure 12:00-12:30 but stays open unlike Manchester. Photo ID required for commercial accounts.
Manchester Landfill
Cheapest per-ton at $135/ton (with annual $140 permit) — one of last CT landfillsRate
$135/ton with permit, $250/ton day rate without
$70 with permit
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30AM–2:45PM, closed 12:00–12:30 lunch, weekends closed
Area
311 Olcott Street, Manchester
Annual Commercial Customer & Hauler Application required with $140 vehicle permit ($85 after July 1). Day rate $250/ton without permit. Strict lunch closure 12:00–12:30 — arriving at 11:45 means 45-minute wait. Rejected material reloading fee $150 + $60/hr labor. Cash or check only.
Sims Metal — Hartford
Get paid for scrap — near Murphy Road for convenient two-stop routingRate
#1 Copper ~$2.80/lb, #2 Copper ~$2.45/lb, Brass ~$1.30/lb, Aluminum ~$0.85/lb, Steel ~$0.06/lb
No minimum
Hours
Mon–Fri 7AM–4PM, Sat 7AM–12PM, Sun closed
Area
263 Locust Street, Hartford
Near Murphy Road transfer station — sell scrap then dump remaining waste nearby for efficient routing. Photo ID required. Truck scale available for large loads. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets. Clean materials get better pricing.
Murphy Road Recycling & Transfer Station
Hartford city facility — broadest material acceptance, central locationRate
Unpublished rates, ~$145-155/ton range
$50 estimated
Hours
Mon–Fri 7AM–3PM, Sat 7AM–12PM, Sun closed
Area
55 Murphy Road, Hartford
Hartford's municipal facility with broadest acceptance policies. Rates not published but competitive with area transfer stations. Good for mixed loads that might be rejected elsewhere. Near Sims Metal for efficient scrap/dump routing. Accepts small quantities residential customers won't take.
Habitat ReStore — Bloomfield
Furniture, appliances, cabinets — free diversion saves $135-160/tonRate
Free pickup/drop-off; tax-deductible receipt provided
No minimum
Hours
Tue–Wed 9AM–5PM, Thu 10AM–7PM, Fri–Sat 9AM–5PM, closed Sun–Mon
Area
500 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield
Free diversion critical at Hartford's $135–$160/ton rates. Salvation Army also serves Hartford (1-800-SA-TRUCK) for pickups. Items must be in sellable condition. Scheduling required for large donations. Goodwill Hartford also accepts furniture donations.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Connecticut has zero active MSW landfills as of 2022. All municipal solid waste exported to Pennsylvania and Ohio facilities, driving Hartford area rates to $135–$160+/ton.
Electronics banned from disposal since 2011 under CT Public Act 07-189. CRT monitors, flat screens, computers must go to certified e-waste facilities or retailer programs.
Grass clippings and leaves banned from landfills and waste-to-energy facilities since 1991. Must be composted or processed at organic waste facilities.
Haulers must NOT mix mandatory recyclables (paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastic bottles) with trash per Public Act 10-87. Contaminated loads subject to rejection fees.
Connecticut does not require DEEP permit for ordinary MSW hauling. The $940/year DEEP permit only applies to hazardous waste transporters. CGS 22a-220a requires annual registration with each municipality where you collect.
Manchester Landfill requires separate Annual Commercial Customer & Hauler Application plus $140 vehicle permit. Application includes insurance certificate, vehicle registration, and business license.
Photo ID required at most facilities for commercial accounts. Some facilities require pre-registration or credit applications for billing accounts vs cash payments.
MIRA waste-to-energy facility closed July 2022, dissolved January 2025. Hartford County's 29 towns each contract disposal independently, creating patchwork of transfer station relationships.
CCRR Southington concrete pricing at $10/ton represents 90% savings vs general transfer station rates — route concrete separately for massive cost savings.
Manchester Landfill lunch closure 12:00–12:30 is strictly enforced. Arriving at 11:45 means 45-minute wait. Plan morning or afternoon arrivals only.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Route concrete separately to CCRR at $10/ton — saves $125–$150/ton vs general transfer stations. A 3-ton concrete load saves $375-450 in disposal costs.
Sell metals at Sims Metal Hartford ($2.80/lb copper) or drop FREE at Central Recycling Bloomfield. Even steel at 6¢/lb beats $135–$160/ton disposal.
Separate clean wood and brush for CCRR specialty rates: $20/yard brush, $30/ton stumps vs $140/ton mixed waste saves $110/ton.
Become CT Bye Bye Mattress collection partner — contact MRC (855) 229-1691. Program pays $20-30 per mattress vs $30-75 disposal fees.
Sort electronics for Best Buy/Staples free programs instead of facility $15-25 surcharges. Saves $200-400 monthly for active operators.
Timing Strategy
Annual Manchester permit ($140) breaks even at 6-8 tons vs day rates. Heavy users save $1,000s annually.
Material separation pays: concrete routing saves $375-450 per 3-ton load, metal separation adds $200-500 monthly revenue.
Routing Strategy
Southern Hartford County: CCRR Southington optimal for mixed loads, longest hours, transparent pricing saves 15-25% vs other facilities.
Hartford proper: Murphy Road + Sims Metal same-trip routing. Sell scrap, dump remainder 0.5 miles apart saves fuel and time.
Eastern Hartford County: Manchester Landfill at $135/ton with annual permit saves $25-40/ton vs other facilities.
Multi-facility routing: Concrete to CCRR ($10/ton), metals to Sims (paid), MSW to Manchester ($135/ton) maximizes savings on mixed loads.
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