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Transfer station

Hamden Recycling Center / Transfer Station

231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Town of Hamden Department of Public Works
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:30–11:30 am and 12:30–3 pm; first Saturday of each month 8–11:45 am. Closed state and federal holidays.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.
  • Bring non-soiled mattresses and box springs for recycling.

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.
  • Bring non-soiled mattresses and box springs for recycling.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.

Microwaves

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
41–200 lb (first 40 lb free)$0.06 per pound
201 lb and over$0.10 per pound
  • Charged by weight as solid/bulky waste: no fee up to 40 lb, then $0.06/lb (41–200 lb) or $0.10/lb (201+ lb); card only.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Preparation: Break down (dismantle) boxes first.

Paint

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Latex and oil-based paint.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: Four tires per household per year.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Alkaline batteries only; rechargeables go to Call2Recycle sites and car batteries to retailers or HazWaste Central.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Town of Hamden: General Refuse & Recycling Policies (opens in new tab) · Town of Hamden
    • Hamden sends car batteries to any battery retailer or to HazWaste Central. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hamden Transfer Station accepts mattresses and box springs, furniture, rugs and light bulbs as solid and bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household electronics and appliances accepted include washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, computers and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Iron and metal such as pots and pans, old tools and metal coat hangers are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard and paint (latex and oil based) are accepted at the transfer station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are accepted, limit four per year per household. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only alkaline batteries are accepted; nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion go to Call2Recycle sites and car batteries to retailers or HazWaste Central. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Hamden: Recycling Center / Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Town of Hamden
    • The Hamden Recycling Center / Transfer Station is at 231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518; GPS users should enter New Haven. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Monday–Friday 7:30–11:30 am and 12:30–3 pm; first Saturday of each month 8–11:45 am. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Solid and bulky waste is weighed: no fee for 1–40 lb, $0.06 per lb for 41–200 lb, $0.10 per lb for 201 lb and over. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fees are paid by credit or debit card only at an outdoor kiosk; the station is cash free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard must be broken down before it is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Hamden: Bulk Waste Policy (opens in new tab) · Town of Hamden
    • Non-soiled mattresses and box springs may be brought to the transfer station for recycling; Hamden participates in the state mattress recycling program. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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