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Essex Drop-off Center
Transfer stationColchester, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 8am–3:30pm (from map data, may be outdated)
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About this transfer station
Essex Drop-off Center is a transfer station in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont. It is operated by Chittended Solid Waste District. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Essex Drop-off Center?
Posted hours are Tue–Sat 8am–3:30pm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Essex Drop-off Center?
Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Essex Drop-off Center if I don't live in Chittenden County?
Privately run facilities usually accept anyone who pays the gate fee, but some only take commercial haulers. Confirm by phone that they accept public self-haul.
What is the closest other dump to Essex Drop-off Center?
The nearest other facility in our directory is South Burlington Drop-Off Center (transfer station), about 3.7 miles away in Chittenden County, VT.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Burlington Drop-Off Center Chittenden County, VT | Transfer station | 3.7 mi |
| Milton Drop-Off Center Chittenden County, VT | Transfer station | 7.2 mi |
| Casella Waste Systems Dropoff Center Chittenden County, VT | Transfer station | 8.4 mi |
| Clinton County Regional Landfill Clinton County, NY | Landfill | 25.7 mi |
| Moriah Transfer Station Essex County, NY | Transfer station | 36.0 mi |
| ACSWMD Transfer Station Addison County, VT | Transfer station | 36.4 mi |