West Hartford Offering Place To Dump E-Waste, Cardboard After Holiday

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — With many in West Hartford about to get besieged with cardboard and electronics, the town is urging folks to properly dispose of what isn't needed in that category.

The West Hartford Department of Public Works encourages residents to drop off extra holiday cardboard, boxes, and electronics to support the Town's ongoing effort to reduce waste and promote recycling in the community.

A cardboard and e-waste collection will be held for West Hartford residents only on Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, weather permitting, at the West Hartford Yard Waste and Recycling Center, 25 Brixton St.

The recycling event will be canceled if there is inclement weather, as crews will be needed to plow and keep roads safe.

If the event is canceled, only permitted vehicles can drop off materials—no commercial waste.

This event is for cardboard and electronics only and all other disposal of recyclable items require an annual permit.

Folks should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Break down and fold cardboard boxes flat.
• Empty boxes of all Styrofoam, plastic bags, and plastic film. Discard at home. Styrofoam is trash.
• E-waste includes phones, cameras, electric cords, TVs, computers, hair dryers, toasters, and more.
• Holiday string lights are e-waste and will be collected (they are not allowed in curbside recycling barrels)
• No air conditioners, dehumidifiers, mini-refrigerators, or any product containing freon.

"Cardboard is recycled into new, much-needed products like boxes and tissue paper," wrote the town. "Thank you for helping the town meet its goals to reduce trash and increase recycling."