Please note that this collection on January 10th will include Christmas trees and cardboard. Cardboard must be broken down.
The Town of Cheshire will host a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station). Also accepted on this day: grass clipping, leaves, branches & brush. This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.
These events are held monthly, usually on the second Saturday. The date may change due to religious holidays, weather conditions, emergencies or unforeseen events. Always check the Town website www.cheshirect.gov. Read more information about the schedule of recycling events here.
Mattresses
Cheshire residents may drop off their mattresses, box springs. Unacceptable items, see below.
Electronics
Residents may drop off their electronic recyclables. Acceptable items to recycle include computers/laptop/printer/keyboard/mouse/monitor; TV/VCR/DVD/remote; telephone/cellphone; fax machine; console; scanners; iPods/PDAs; stereo equipment, camera; tablet/eBooks; small appliances, lightbulbs, game consoles/controllers and household batteries. Unacceptable items, see below.
Grass Clippings, Leaves, Branches & Brush
Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Branches must be 6” or less in diameter and 4’ or less in length. Unacceptable items, see below.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
- Mattresses from futons, sofa beds, water beds, car beds, crib mattresses
- Mattresses infested with bed bugs.
- Mattresses that are wet, damaged, or excessively soiled
- Sleeping Bags
- Mattress pads, toppers, pillows, bedding
- Furniture, other household items
- Garbage
- Smoke detectors
- Car batteries
- Appliances containing Freon, including AC units, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers
- Stumps, Logs. Large branches over size limit.
For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.