Christmas Trees, Cardboard Included At Recycling Event In Cheshire: Here's What To Know

CHESHIRE, CT — The town’s free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event on Jan. 10 includes cardboard and Christmas trees, according to officials.

Officials said the cardboard must be broken down.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station).

Grass clipping, leaves, branches and brush are also being accepted on Jan. 10.

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

Also accepted on this day: grass clipping, leaves, branches & brush. This event is open to Cheshire residents only, proof of residency is required.

The regular electronics and mattress recycling events are held monthly, usually on the second Saturday. The date may change due to religious holidays, weather conditions, emergencies or unforeseen events, according to officials.

Read more from the town below:

Mattresses

Cheshire residents can drop off their mattresses, box springs. Unacceptable items, see below.

Electronics

Residents can 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 more information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650.