Fairfield warns: out-of-town residential haulers must be licensed or face fines

Residents and commissioners raised concerns about haulers that operate outside Fairfield but deliver residential loads to the town’s transfer station. Staff reiterated that residential haulers must be approved by the Solid Waste & Recycling director and carry appropriate insurance to use Fairfield facilities.

The commission discussed enforcement options including issuing cease-and-desist orders, assessing $125 fines per offense and working with neighboring towns (for example Westport) if a hauler is transporting that town’s residential waste to Fairfield. Staff asked residents to report suspicious haulers and to provide photos to help enforcement.