Typically municipalities have borne the responsibility to pay for solid waste disposal and recycling. Under product stewardship, that cost is shifted to the manufacturer. Municipalities can save tax dollars while increasing recycling programs.
Local Product Stewardship Programs
E-Waste
An electronics recycling law took effect in the fall of 2010. Under the law, each municipality is required to provide its residents with a free, convenient and accessible collection point for recycling televisions, computers, monitors and printers. For more information, go to the DEEP’s e-waste page.
Click here for the list of acceptable electronics.
Scavenging is prohibited – click here to learn more.
Mattresses
In 2013, Connecticut became the first state to pass comprehensive mattress stewardship legislation. Public Act 13-42 requires mattress manufacturers to establish a program to manage unwanted mattresses generated in Connecticut. Mattress and box spring recycling is a FREE drop-off program if the items fall within the acceptable list. Registered haulers may charge for the service to transport your mattress/box spring, but they may not charge for the disposal. Learn more about the law by visiting CT DEEP’s page on mattress recycling.
Paint
The paint recycling law took effect in 2011. Under the law, paint manufacturers assume the costs of managing unwanted latex and oil-based paints. The program is funded by a fee paid by the consumer when they purchase paint. Learn more about Connecticut’s Public Act 11-24, An Act Establishing a Paint Stewardship Program. Visit CT DEEP’s page on paint or visit www.PaintCare.org
Cylinders
Connecticut residents now have a new way to recycle small gas cylinders — free, convenient, and statewide.
Tires
First in the nation to have an EPR program for tires, Connecticut’s program will take effect in March 2026. Visit CT Tire Stewardship
Local Drop-Off Locations
Bethel
Bridgewater
Brookfield
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Paint (Click here for drop off locations)
Residents of Brookfield use the Mom & Pop Drop-off
For more information on the Danbury Transfer Station click here.
Danbury
Kent
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders
- Paint
For more information on the Kent Transfer Station click here.
New Fairfield
New Milford
Newtown
Redding
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders
- Paint
For more information on the Redding Transfer Station click here.
Ridgefield
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders
- Paint
Roxbury
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Cylinders
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Mattress & Box Springs
- Paint (Click here for drop off locations)
Location:
35 Lower County Road
Roxbury, CT 06783
Phone: 860-355-1854
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Saturday
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For more information on the Roxbury Transfer Station click here.
Sherman
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Cylinders
- Paint (Click here for drop off locations)
Town of Sherman uses the New Milford Recycling Center
For more information on the New Milford Recycling Center click here.
Weston
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Paint (Click here for drop off locations)
Weston Transfer Station
237 Godfrey Road East
Weston, CT 06883
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday*-Friday: 8:00 am–2:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–2:30 pm
*Holidays observed on Tuesday’s
For more information on the Weston Transfer Station click here.
Wilton
ACCEPTED:
- E-waste
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Cylinders (coming soon)
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Paint (Click here for drop off locations)
Location:
71 Mather Street
Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: 203-563-0152
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:
7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For more information on the Wilton Transfer Station click here.