Free Electronics, Mattress Recycling Event To Be Held In Cheshire

From Town of Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — The town is hosting a free Electronics and Mattress Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at 1304 Waterbury Road (the old transfer station). Grass clippings and leaves are also being accepted on Saturday.

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

Mattresses

Cheshire residents can 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 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.

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.

Grass Clippings and Leaves

Residents must empty grass clippings out of the bag or container. Leaves must be in biodegradable bags. Please note that no other items will be accepted.

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