A J Waste Systems Llc
Recycling Center in Cheshire, Connecticut
About This Location
AJ Waste Systems operates a transfer and recycling facility at 22 Burton Drive in Cheshire that Connecticut residents can use for bulky waste disposal every Saturday morning. The residential drop-off window runs 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and accepts furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, and construction debris on a weight-based fee schedule. Electronics for up to seven items are accepted at no charge.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Load 0–200 lbs — $50
- Load 201–500 lbs — $80
- Load 501–1,000 lbs — $110
- Load 1,001–1,500 lbs — $150
- Load 1,501–2,000 lbs — $190
- White goods / large appliances — $40 each
- Tires — $35 per tire
- Grass/leaves — $25 per brown bag
- Electronics (up to 7 items) — Free
- Cardboard — $40 per load
- Metal — $40 per load
- Brush — $60 per load
Access & restrictions
Residential Saturday drop-off open to all Connecticut residents; contractors Monday–Friday only · Cash only for residential Saturday drop-off
Programs & events
- Saturday Residential Bulky Drop-Off — Open to all CT residents, Saturdays 8 AM–1 PM, cash only, weight-based fees
- Free Electronics Recycling — Up to 7 electronics items accepted per visit at no charge
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AJ Waste Systems accept mattresses at the Cheshire drop-off?
No. Mattresses are explicitly not accepted at the 22 Burton Drive facility.
How much does it cost to drop off bulky waste on Saturday?
Pricing is weight-based. A load under 200 lbs costs $50; 201–500 lbs is $80; 501–1,000 lbs is $110; 1,001–1,500 lbs is $150; and 1,501–2,000 lbs is $190. Individual item fees also apply: appliances are $40 each, tires are $35, and brush drops are $60. Bring cash—the Saturday window is cash only.
Do I have to be a Cheshire resident to use the Saturday drop-off?
No. The residential Saturday drop-off is open to all Connecticut residents, not just Cheshire households.
Can I drop off electronics at AJ Waste Systems for free?
Yes. Up to seven electronics items are accepted free of charge during the Saturday residential window (8 AM–1 PM).
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