Hours, sticker requirements, fees, and accepted materials at Orange's Transfer Station & Recycling Center
Overview
The Orange Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 100 South Orange Center Road (behind Home Depot) is open to Orange residents six days a week. A vehicle sticker is required — your vehicle registration must show an Orange address. The facility accepts household trash, recyclables, electronics, building materials, and more.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Contact the facility directly to confirm current hours and fees before visiting.
Location & Hours
Address: 100 South Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477 (behind Home Depot)
November Sundays are open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for leaf drop-off only.
Sticker / Permit Requirements
All vehicles must display an Orange resident sticker. Requirements:
- Vehicle registration must be in Orange, CT
- Driver's license must show an Orange address
- New residents can update their license at the Orange Police Department (314 Lambert Road)
If borrowing a vehicle, get a permit from Public Works (Town Hall, 2nd Floor). Commercial contractors, landscapers, and business owners also need permits (fees may apply).
Public Works permit office: (203) 891-4718
What You Can Drop Off
Accepted Materials
- Mixed recyclables
- Plastic bags and wraps
- Household garbage
- Clothing donations
- Food scraps
- Electronics
- Paint (Saturday only)
- Building materials
- Propane tanks
- Metals and scrap
- Leaves and brush
Fees
Bulky trash is charged at $0.15 per pound for residents and contractors.
Not Accepted
- Tires
- Concrete, bricks, and asphalt
- Grass clippings
- Oil
- Plastic bags containing recyclables (empty bags separately)
Absolutely no scavenging is allowed on the premises.
Hazardous Waste Collection
Orange residents can dispose of household hazardous waste at HazWaste Central, located at 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven. Check the Regional Water Authority website for current hours and accepted materials.
Tips & Resources
- Orange Transfer Station
- Transfer Station phone: (203) 891-2177
- Public Works (permits): (203) 891-4718
- Attendants are on duty at all times to answer questions
- Paint drop-off is Saturday only
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a sticker to use the transfer station?
Yes. Your vehicle must display an Orange resident sticker. Your vehicle registration and driver's license must both show an Orange address.
Q: Can I bring construction debris?
Building materials are accepted. Bulky trash is charged at $0.15/lb. However, concrete, bricks, and asphalt are not accepted.
Q: What if I have hazardous waste?
Bring it to HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven.
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