Town of Cheshire

Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event 4/6

Posted on 04/04/2024

The Town of Cheshire is hosting a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station).

This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.

Mattresses
Cheshire residents may drop off their mattresses, box springs at no charge. 
Items that will not be accepted include:

• 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

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.

The following items are NOT accepted: smoke detectors, car batteries, and appliances containing Freon, including AC units, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers.  No other waste materials will be accepted.

For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.