Wallingford residents only; cars, vans, pickups and small utility trailers. Commercial refuse not accepted. Cash payment.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Tire
Extra fee$20.00
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHHW goes to HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Dr, New Haven, Saturday mornings mid-May to end of October.
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $130.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| container of refuse (30 gal / 40 lb) | $3.25 |
| light bulky item (35 lb or less) | $4.00 |
| heavy bulky item such as couch | $10.00 |
| bulky waste | $1.30 per 20 lbs ($130/ton) |
| mattress or box spring | $30.00 |
| freon appliance | $22.00 |
| tire | $20.00 |
Seniors 65+/Medicare-eligible can buy a $5 permit for free coupons.
Payment: cash · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Wallingford residents only; cars, vans, pickups and small utility trailers. Commercial refuse not accepted. Cash payment.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Tue | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Thu | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Fri | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–3:00 pm |
Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Bags may be randomly checked.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Wallingford Resident Disposal Center ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026