Concerns Raised About Use Of Southington Transfer Station

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The town's public works department is concerned about how users of the Southington Transfer Station are disposing of items there.

As a result, Southington Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Annette S. Turnquist has sent out a letter to all residents about how to properly use the transfer facility, which is located at 617 Old Turnpike Road, Plantsville.

According to Turnquist, one major concern has to do with errant items ending up being disposed of at the wrong receptacle at the transfer facility.

She said the facility accepts burnable materials, demolition materials, metal as well as miscellaneous items like leaves/brush, electronics, fluorescent lights, batteries and mattresses.

But when items from one type of waste are dumped in items of another, she said, the town can be fined by disposal sites or face a suspension of service.

"For residents bringing loads containing more than one material (mixed loads), please be aware that items must be disposed of in the correct, separate receptacles," Turnquist wrote to residents in a notice dated June 1.

Another issue to remember is, should someone have mixed loads, they can drop one set of items off at one receptacle, then walk to the others if they can be carried.

If part of a mixed load cannot be carried to a receptacle, the driver must circle back around at the transfer station and go to the appropiate site, Turnquist wrote.

"Your cooperation, understanding and patience are appreciated and will help to ensure the town can continue to provide this service to the residents of Southington," she said.

For more information on the Southington Transfer Station, click on this link.