Transfer Station Permits

Permits are required to use Southbury Transfer Station. Permits are free of charge.

• Permits are for Southbury residents only.
• Any residents who refuse to allow their permit to be affixed to their vehicle will not be permitted to use the transfer station, in accordance with sec. 8-23 of the Town of Southbury’s Code of Ordinances.
• Residents are not allowed to take a permit on another person’s behalf or for a vehicle not present.
• One permit is allowed per resident.
• The 2025-2028 permits are now available. The residents are required to renew their permit by September 1, 2025.

Permit Procurement

• Residents whose cars are registered in Southbury must obtain the permit at the Transfer Station.
• Vehicle registration must be provided to Transfer Station employees.
• Employees will remove the old permit, if present, and affix a new permit to the windshield of the vehicle.
• Employees will also collect information from each resident, including name, address, and license plate number.
• Southbury Transfer Station is located at 231 Kettletown Road, and open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm

Temporary Permits

• Residents whose vehicle is not registered in Southbury must obtain a temporary permit at the First Selectman’s Office.
• Proof of residency and vehicle registration must be shown to obtain a temporary permit. Proof documents include a tax bill, lease, or mortgage statement.
• Temporary permits are valid for one year.
• Temporary permits must be affixed to the windshield by the resident.
• First Selectman’s Office is located at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street South, second floor, and open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm.