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City collection Furniture is accepted at the Mom & Pop Drop Off and Recycling Center with a published fee for each piece, while true bulky waste and demolition items go to the Oak Ridge Transfer Station instead. From $5 for the published per item furniture fees at the Danbury drop-off center, which start at the lowest listed piece and rise to the sleeper sofa rate. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit, which is free with proof of residency, or non-residents paying the published daily permit fee. Payment at the transfer station is by cash only.
City collection A clean, dry mattress or box spring is recycled free at the Danbury drop-off center, while a wet or soiled unit carries a published per piece fee. No charge. Clean and dry mattresses and box springs are free at the Danbury drop-off center for permit holders. A wet or soiled mattress is charged a published per piece fee instead, with a higher rate for a queen or king.
City collection Appliances are accepted at the Danbury transfer station with and without Freon, each with a published per unit fee and a refrigerant removal charge built into the cooling units. From $20 for the published per appliance fees at the Danbury transfer station, which start at the lowest listed unit and rise through the large cooling appliances and furnaces. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit, free with proof of residency, or non-residents paying the published daily permit fee. Payment at the transfer station is by cash only.
City collection Furniture is accepted at the Mom & Pop Drop Off and Recycling Center with a published fee for each piece, while true bulky waste and demolition items go to the Oak Ridge Transfer Station instead. From $5 for the published per item furniture fees at the Danbury drop-off center, which start at the lowest listed piece and rise to the sleeper sofa rate. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit, which is free with proof of residency, or non-residents paying the published daily permit fee. Payment at the transfer station is by cash only.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Danbury residents either subscribe to a private hauler or drive their own material to the Mom & Pop Drop Off and Recycling Center at 307 White Street, which the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority operates for the City. A permit is required and it is free for residents with proof of residency, and the center publishes a fee for almost everything it takes: furniture by the item, appliances by the unit with a Freon charge on the cooling appliances, bagged household trash by the bag, brush by the bundle, and bagged wood or stone by the bag. A clean, dry mattress and all electronic waste are free. What the center refuses has its own route: bulky waste and construction and demolition material go to the Oak Ridge Transfer Station, hazardous products and paint go to a regional collection event, yard waste goes free to Ferris Mulch Products, and tires, propane, pharmaceuticals and motor oil each have a named local drop-off.
Furniture is accepted at the Mom & Pop Drop Off and Recycling Center with a published fee for each piece, while true bulky waste and demolition items go to the Oak Ridge Transfer Station instead.
City cost & eligibility
From $5 for the published per item furniture fees at the Danbury drop-off center, which start at the lowest listed piece and rise to the sleeper sofa rate. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit, which is free with proof of residency, or non-residents paying the published daily permit fee. Payment at the transfer station is by cash only.
When & how
Take the pieces to 307 White St., which opens Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday noon to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Get it ready
Commercial vehicles and vehicles carrying loose garbage cannot use the center, so bring the load in a passenger vehicle. Keep bulky waste and demolition items out of this trip, because the center refuses them, and keep hazardous products out of the load as well.
A clean, dry mattress or box spring is recycled free at the Danbury drop-off center, while a wet or soiled unit carries a published per piece fee.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Clean and dry mattresses and box springs are free at the Danbury drop-off center for permit holders. A wet or soiled mattress is charged a published per piece fee instead, with a higher rate for a queen or king.
When & how
Take the mattress to 307 White St. during opening hours. There is no appointment.
Get it ready
Keep the mattress dry and clean before the trip, because a soiled unit falls into the charged category rather than the free one, and keep it out of the load only material that the center refuses, such as bulky waste and demolition debris.
Appliances are accepted at the Danbury transfer station with and without Freon, each with a published per unit fee and a refrigerant removal charge built into the cooling units.
City cost & eligibility
From $20 for the published per appliance fees at the Danbury transfer station, which start at the lowest listed unit and rise through the large cooling appliances and furnaces. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit, free with proof of residency, or non-residents paying the published daily permit fee. Payment at the transfer station is by cash only.
When & how
Take the unit to 307 White St. during opening hours, with no appointment needed.
Get it ready
Empty the unit before the trip and keep the doors off or secured. A cooling appliance keeps its refrigerant sealed for the transfer station to handle, which is what the published Freon removal charge covers, and an appliance still in good working order is worth offering to a charity or to a retailer take-back program first.
Electronic waste is free at the Danbury drop-off center, and Connecticut law requires the city to provide that free collection point for televisions, computers, monitors and printers.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free at the Danbury drop-off center for permit holders. Batteries, ink cartridges, compact fluorescent and fluorescent bulbs and holiday string lights also go in the electronic waste container at no charge.
When & how
Take the devices to 307 White St. during opening hours and place them in the electronic waste container. No appointment is needed.
Get it ready
Keep electronics out of the regular recycling and trash because scavenging is prohibited at the site, and clear personal data before the device leaves the property. Incandescent bulbs do not belong in the e-waste container and go in the trash, and a lead acid car battery is refused at the center because Connecticut law requires returning it to a retailer.
Construction and demolition material is refused at the Danbury drop-off center and goes to the Oak Ridge Transfer Station, where loads are priced by item, by the truck or by the ton.
City cost & eligibility
The City's disposal reference states that construction and demolition material is not accepted at the Danbury drop-off center and is accepted at Oak Ridge Waste, with pricing that varies by item and a phone number to call. Demolition pricing is published only as a flat charge for a pickup truck load at water level and a per ton rate for anything larger, and mixed material such as wood, tile, sheetrock, flooring, insulation, ceiling tiles and carpeting is priced on request.
When & how
Keep the material out of the Danbury drop-off center trip and call Oak Ridge at (203) 743-0405 to arrange the load before it moves.
Get it ready
Separate a clean load from mixed debris where possible, keep asbestos, clean fill, hazardous waste and large quantities of liquids out of the load because the demolition definition excludes them, and keep asphalt and asphalt shingles separate because they are also refused at the drop-off center and go over the Oak Ridge scale.
Brush goes to the Danbury drop-off center by the bundle and to Ferris Mulch Products on Plumtrees Road, where brush under two inches and leaves are free for city residents, and Christmas trees are collected at the curb free after New Year.
City cost & eligibility
$12 for the published fee per bundled truck load of residential brush at the Danbury drop-off center, with bagged wood and bagged stone charged per bag and the Ferris Mulch Products drop-off free for city residents. Danbury residents with a transfer station permit for the drop-off center, and Danbury city residents who show a driver's license or tax bill plus picture identification at Ferris Mulch Products for the free brush and leaf drop-off.
When & how
Take residential brush in a truck to 307 White St. during opening hours, bundled, or take brush, logs, stumps, shrub trimmings, leaves, garden waste and wood chips to Ferris Mulch Products at 6 Plumtrees Rd., calling 203-790-1155 first for the hours.
Get it ready
Bundle every piece of brush and keep the bundle to the published maximum size, because loose brush is not accepted. Leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, stumps, mixed loads, commercial brush and yard waste arriving in a station wagon are all refused at the drop-off center, so trim the load before the trip.
The drop-off center needs a permit and takes cash only
The Mom & Pop Drop Off and Recycling Center at 307 White St. requires a permit, which is free to Danbury residents with proof of residency and is issued at the site, with a daily fee for non-residents. Payment at the transfer station is by cash. The center opens Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday noon to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and commercial vehicles or vehicles with loose garbage cannot use it.
Live Christmas trees are collected free at the curb
The City of Danbury offers a free live Christmas tree pickup starting January 2nd and running through January 31st, weather permitting, with no set schedule, so trees go to the curb as close to January 2nd as possible. Everything has to be removed from the tree first, including decorations, tinsel, lights and the stand, and artificial trees are not collected. A live tree can also be dropped free as wood waste at Ferris Mulch Products on Plumtrees Road.
The recycling truck runs a different street each weekday
Danbury residents can drop off single stream recycling between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. with the Year-Round Recycling Truck Program: Mondays at the War Memorial parking lot in Rogers Park, Tuesdays at Richter Park on Aunt Hack Road, Wednesdays at the Police Athletic League parking lot on Hayestown Avenue, Thursdays at the King Street Volunteer Fire House on South King Street, and Fridays at Mill Plain Green in front of 65 Mill Plain Road.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of Danbury Public Utilities Division with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, the city's solid waste and recycling authority
Drop off at the Mom & Pop center
A Danbury household with furniture, an appliance, a clean mattress, electronic waste, bagged trash, textiles, books, cardboard, glass or bundled brush.
Cost & conditions
The center prices almost everything by the item, the unit or the bag, and the page publishes the full schedule of charges, so confirm the current fee for the specific load when the permit is issued or when the load is weighed or counted at the gate. A permit is required and is free to residents with proof of residency, while a non-resident pays the published daily permit fee, and payment is by cash.
Arrange it
Get the permit at the site, load a passenger vehicle rather than a commercial one, and drive to 307 White St. during opening hours.
Bulky waste, construction and demolition material, asphalt, antifreeze, fuel, hazardous waste, motor oil, paints and stains, pesticides, propane tanks, tires, pharmaceuticals and most yard waste are refused, so each of those has to take its own route.
City of Danbury Public Utilities Division with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, the city's solid waste and recycling authority
Oak Ridge Transfer Station for bulky waste and demolition
A household or contractor with bulky waste, construction or demolition material that the Danbury drop-off center refuses.
Cost & conditions
Pricing varies by item, and the demolition rates are published only as a flat charge for a pickup truck load at water level and a per ton rate for a larger load, so call (203) 743-0405 before the load moves to confirm the price for the specific material.
Arrange it
Call Oak Ridge at (203) 743-0405, confirm what the load contains and how it will be priced, and deliver it during the hours the site confirms.
Asbestos, clean fill and hazardous waste are excluded from the demolition definition and cannot be added to a load, and asphalt and asphalt shingles go to the scale house rather than to a mixed pile.
A household with paint and stains, pesticides, fuel, antifreeze, pool chemicals, mercury devices, degreasers or silver oxide batteries.
Cost & conditions
The events are run for the HRRA member municipalities including Danbury and the page does not publish a per item price, but it states that large quantities are subject to fees and that the office will give guidance on request, so call 203.775.4539 or email info@hrra.org if the load is unusually large.
Arrange it
Find the next event in the published schedule, then drive through with the material in the back of the vehicle, remaining in the vehicle the whole time while workers remove the contents.
Bring a driver's license as proof of residency, expect a wait of five to thirty minutes, plan for the event to run rain or shine, and note that the HRRA may inspect a vehicle carrying an excessive amount of material and that medicines cannot be brought to these events.
Furniture, appliances with and without Freon, clean and dry mattresses and box springs, electronic waste, batteries, ink cartridges, compact fluorescent and fluorescent bulbs, holiday string lights, textiles, books, cardboard, glass, one to twenty pound butane, isobutane, helium, propylene and propane cylinders, bagged household trash, residential brush in bundles, and bagged wood or stone.
A permit is required, free to Danbury residents with proof of residency and a daily fee for non-residents, and payment at the transfer station is by cash only. Commercial vehicles and vehicles with loose garbage cannot use the center. Bulky waste, construction and demolition material, asphalt and shingles, antifreeze, auto batteries, cooking oil, eye glasses, fire extinguishers, fuel, hazardous waste, motor oil, paints and stains, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastic film, propane tanks, tires, ammunition, and leaves, grass, wood chips, stumps and mixed yard loads are all refused.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday noon to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The center publishes a fee for almost every stream it takes, from bagged trash and furniture through appliances and bundled brush, while clean mattresses and electronic waste are free. Confirm the current fee for the specific load when the permit is issued or when the load is counted at the gate.
Brush, logs, tree stumps, shrub trimmings, leaves, garden waste and wood chips for recycling, and live Christmas trees dropped free as wood waste.
The free drop-off covers brush under two inches in diameter and leaves for Danbury city residents only, who stop in at the office and present proof of residency with a valid driver's license or tax bill plus picture identification. Other material is accepted at the company's own rates.
Not published on the City pages reviewed. Call 203-790-1155 for the current times before a trip.
No charge. Free for Danbury city residents dropping brush under two inches in diameter or leaves, with proof of residency shown at the office.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
What does furniture cost to drop off in Danbury?+
Each piece has its own published fee at the Danbury drop-off center: a sleeper sofa, a sofa, a love seat or recliner, a living room chair, a coffee table, an end table or small desk, a large desk or dresser, a kitchen table, and kitchen chairs by the piece. A permit is required and it is free for residents with proof of residency.Official guidance
Where do bulky waste and demolition items go?+
To the Oak Ridge Transfer Station, because the page states twice that bulky waste, construction and demolition material is not accepted at the Mom & Pop but is accepted at Oak Ridge Waste. Pricing varies by item and the number to call is (203) 743-0405. Items priced there include bathtubs, doors, garage doors, sinks, toilets, grills, patio furniture, wheelbarrows, wooden pallets, and exercise equipment such as a treadmill or stationary bike.Official guidance
What does a mattress cost to recycle in Danbury?+
A clean and dry mattress or box spring is free at the Danbury drop-off center. A wet or soiled mattress is charged a per piece fee with a higher rate for a queen or king size, and the same fee applies to a box spring. The free recycling comes from Connecticut's mattress stewardship law.Official guidance
What do appliances cost to drop off?+
Each appliance has its own published fee at the transfer station, covering refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, stoves and ranges, washers and dryers, dishwashers, hot water heaters, garbage compactors, range hoods, wood stoves, hot tubs and furnaces. A permit is required and it is free for residents with proof of residency.Official guidance
Is there a charge for Freon removal?+
Yes. The published appliance fees for the cooling units carry a footnote stating that a Freon removal charge is included in the listed amount, and the page states that appliances with and without Freon are accepted at the transfer station. That is why a refrigerator, freezer, window air conditioner or dehumidifier costs more than a stove.Official guidance
Is electronics recycling free in Danbury?+
Yes. Electronic waste is accepted free in the container at the Danbury drop-off center for permit holders, and Connecticut's electronics recycling law requires each municipality to provide residents with a free, convenient and accessible collection point for televisions, computers, monitors and printers.Official guidance
What else goes in the electronics container?+
Batteries, both single use and rechargeable, ink cartridges, compact fluorescent and fluorescent bulbs, and holiday string lights all go in the electronic waste container at no charge. Silver oxide watch batteries are the exception and go to a household hazardous waste event, while incandescent bulbs go in the regular trash.Official guidance
Who collects trash in Danbury?+
A private hauler the resident chooses, because curbside collection in the region is a private subscription service. The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority is the City's solid waste and recycling authority and publishes a chart of registered haulers permitted to collect in each municipality. Trash goes first to a regional transfer station, one of which is in Danbury, and is then shipped to the Wheelabrator waste-to-energy plant in Bridgeport.Official guidance
Can I bring bagged trash to the drop-off center?+
Yes, with a permit and cash. Household trash is charged by the bag, and the published rates step up with the bag size, from a thirteen gallon bag to a fifty gallon or larger bag. Commercial vehicles and vehicles carrying loose garbage cannot use the center, so the trash has to arrive bagged in a passenger vehicle.Official guidance
Can textiles and books be recycled instead of thrown out?+
Yes, both are free at the drop-off center. Textiles go in a collection container that takes clothing, footwear, accessories and linens, which may be ripped or stained as long as they are dry and bagged. Books are free to recycle but the pages have to be ripped out of both paperbacks and hardcovers, with the binding going in the trash, and a dirty, mouldy or wet book cannot be recycled or donated.Official guidance
What happens at a household hazardous waste event?+
Residents stay in their vehicle the whole time, place only the material to be removed at the back of the vehicle, and have a driver's license ready as proof of residency while workers take the contents out. Waits run from five to thirty minutes, the event runs rain or shine, the authority may inspect a vehicle with an excessive amount of material, and large quantities are subject to a fee. Medicines cannot be brought to these events.Official guidance
