Stickers

Regional Refuse is open to all residents of the Towns of Barkhamsted, New Hartford and Winchester who wish to purchase a permit.  Proof of residency is required.  The district cannot accept material from out of the member towns. Residents who do not have a permit may enter the facility on Wednesday nights from 4 pm – 7 pm to recycle material.  A permit is required to dump trash on Wednesday nights.   

All vehicles MUST have a current fiscal year sticker affixed to their vehicle by July 1.  

Stickers will go on sale in May and are immediately good!  All yearly stickers expire on June 30, all 6 Month stickers expire on December 31.  Sticker prices are not prorated.  You will not be able to gain access to the facility until you purchase a new sticker.  Stickers are available at the gatehouse during regular daytime hours (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 am -3:00 pm).  Cash or check ONLY, no credit or debit cards accepted.      

FULL YEAR Stickers are valid from July 1 – June 30. 

CONTRACTOR FULL YEAR Stickers are valid from July 1 – June 30. 

6 MONTH Stickers are valid from July 1 – December 31. 

DAY pass available- $30- plus the price of debris, $150. per ton.  You may enter as many times as necessary during normal business hours the day of the pass.  Additional Scale FEES apply each time. 

 

** Sticker prices are NOT prorated regardless of when they expire.**

  

HOW TO BUY A STICKER: 

  • Park your vehicle in the parking spaces to the right of the gatehouse.   
  • For your safety follow the directions of the Gatehouse attendant.  Proof of residency is required.   
  • You will need your vehicle registration.  If your vehicle has out of state plates you will also need proof of local residency.   A local tax bill or a utility bill with a local address will meet this requirement.  Please note that as a Municipal agency, if requested by your Towns Assessor’s office a list of residents with out-of-state vehicle registrations may be provided to them.   
  • Regional Refuse accepts CASH or CHECK only.  Please make the checks out to “REGIONAL REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT # 1” or “RRDD1”. Returned Check fees may apply.   
  • Your old sticker will be removed, and the new sticker will be placed by a RRDD1 staff member on the lower left side of your front windshield. This is the only windshield location allowed.  

RRDD1 RULES: 

FAILURE to obey the rules MAY RESULT IN YOUR DUMPING PRIVILIDGES BEING REVOKED WITH NO REFUNDS. 

  1. Follow all directions of Regional Refuse Staff Members. 
  1. FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC RULES WHILE ON RRDD1 PROPERTY. 
  1. Must reside within Barkhamsted, New Hartford or Winsted/ Winchester 
  1. Must show vehicle registration.  If you have an out of state registration a tax bill or utility bill with a photo ID will meet the residency requirement.    
  1. The sticker MUST be affixed to the windshield – lower driver’s side upon sale and must stay on that vehicle.   
  1. Households with a second sticker, BOTH sticker holders MUST reside at the same residence.    
  1. Landlords must purchase a CONTRACTOR sticker if they are cleaning out various households, not just their family residence.  Tenants will need to purchase their own “full” sticker, but they can ask for a receipt to be reimbursed from their landlord.    
  1. Households may purchase a second vehicle sticker for $20 after purchasing the first, same address, same apartment. 
  1. Vehicle MUST be on site to receive their permit. 
  1. Entering the facility when closed or illegal dumping will result in your dumping privileges being revoked.  This includes driving by the gate when it is half closed.   
  1. Replacement stickers – There is a $20 replacement fee unless: 
  • If you are selling your vehicle, peel off (it is okay if it is in multiple pieces) your old sticker and bring it to the gatehouse for a new sticker free of charge.  
  • If your windshield was replaced and you failed to peel the sticker off, bring in a dated receipt to receive a replacement sticker at no cost.  (your registration will be verified) 
  • If your vehicle was stolen or totaled and you are not able to peel the sticker, bring in a dated police report to receive a sticker at no cost to you.   
  1. All debris coming into RRDD1 MUST be from your home.  If it’s not from your home, you need a contractor sticker and the items cannot be from towns outside the District!    
  1. Be courteous to our staff.  Our staff will work with you to resolve any issues that may arise.  We are governed by the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.  ALL loads MAY be inspected for contamination.  Contamination or illegal dumping may result in fines and the Residents permit MAY be revoked.  
  1. Trash compactors on the main level are for your household trash.  The disposal of these items is free to those with stickers.  
  1. Recycling is the Law in Connecticut and Free to residents.  Residents without permits may bring all recyclables to RRDD1 on Wednesday nights from 4 pm to 7 pm at no cost to them.  Most recycling is on the lower level if you have any questions ask the attendant.   
  1. Construction and Demolition material and oversized items go to the scale.  There are additional fees for these items.  Loads are subject to inspection.  Metal is recycled, there is no charge for metal unless it contains freon.  There is a charge for freon appliances.  
  1. NO CHEMICALS OF ANY NATURE ACCEPTED!  Do not attempt to dispose of any chemicals on site.  Illegally disposing of chemicals with trash or recyclables will result in Fines and having a permit revoked.   RRDD1 is under constant video surveillance.   
  1. We do not accept 1-pound camp stove propane tanks. 
  1. Leaving behind items that incur charges to dispose of them will result in a fine and suspension of dumping privileges until the fine is paid.   
  1. Each household sticker is for YOUR household.  If you are taking trash from another household, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED to purchase a CONTRACTOR sticker.  Be fair.  Do not abuse the system.  If you are caught you may lose your dumping privilege. 
  1. Household Hazardous Waste Day is currently being scheduled, off site. Save your chemicals for this day or give them away to someone that can use them. 
  1. RRDD1 will pursue all legal remedies up to and including prosecution for incidents that happen on our property.