Politics & Government
New Transfer Station Rules For Chargeable Items In Southbury
Officials announce new rules and procedures for the acceptance of chargeable items at the transfer station.

SOUTHBURY, CT — The town of Southbury is accepting chargeable items at the transfer station from Wednesdays through Fridays only, as of April 22, at scheduled fee rates, officials announced. For the posted fee schedule, visit the town website here.
Only one vehicle at a time will be allowed to the upper disposal area of chargeable items. The attendant has discretion to allow more than one if disposing in different areas i.e. brush vs. demo, officials said. The attendant must use proper personal protection equipment or the protection of employee and residents. Read more rules from the town below:
Procedures:
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1. Residents are to dispose of chargeable items first by staying in the right lane.
2. Residents will stop at checkpoint for inspection and remain in the vehicle. Please keep window closed and release trunk or hatchback if applicable to permit inspection.
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3. Town employee will inspect load and inform driver of cost.
4. Resident to complete check made out to the “Town of Southbury” and pass through window to town employee.
5. Town employee will take check to booth and complete necessary information onto receipt pad.
6. When ready, employee will motion for resident to proceed to upper disposal area.
7. If resident is also disposing of trash in the hopper, they will proceed to one of the two spots located after the hopper (north side) when directed by the attendant.
Please be patient and understand that the above precautions are for the health and safety of both our employees and residents. Be respectful of personal spacing and time.
Follow all other Transfer Station rules and remember that children are not allowed out of the vehicle while on the Transfer Station Grounds.
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