City Carting Reduces Disposal Requirements For Norwalk Residents

NORWALK, CT — City officials announced Monday that City Carting has temporarily reduced the minimum tonnage accepted at the Meadow Street Transfer Station to help residents dispose of materials not accepted at the Norwalk Transfer Station on Crescent Street.

According to a news release, the decision is part of the city's "ongoing recovery from the remnants of Hurricane Ida."

City officials said the minimum weight for disposal is usually 1,000 pounds at the City Carting facility at a cost of $62.50.

From Sept. 14-28, the minimum weight has been reduced to 100 pounds at a cost of $6.25. The cost to dispose of materials is $125 per ton and is prorated based on weight over 100 pounds.

This special disposal period with a reduced minimum weight is for Norwalk residents only, and no commercial accounts will be accepted, officials said.

The City Carting Transfer Station, located at 18 Meadow St., is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The facility may close early if capacity is reached.

During this time, residents can bring the following items to the Meadow St. station:

• Construction debris
• Sheetrock
• Concrete
• Asphalt
• Toilets & Sinks
• Countertops

Those items are not accepted at the Norwalk Transfer Station due to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental (DEEP) permitting, officials said.

The following items are accepted at the Norwalk Transfer Station:

• Household garbage
• Bulky items, including furniture
• Electronics, including TVs
• Freon appliances including air conditioners, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers ($10/appliance)

Proper permits are required and fees may apply. Additional information can be found at norwalkct.org.