Ridgefield Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Ridgefield, Connecticut

📍 57 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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About This Location

The Town of Ridgefield Recycling Center at 59 South St is Ridgefield's full-service municipal drop-off facility, accepting everything from cardboard and glass to e-waste, mattresses, tires, batteries, and household hazardous waste items — with a permit required for most materials.

What this location Accepts

✓ E-waste (electronics — no permit required)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (no permit required)
✓ Paint and stains (liquid form, no permit required)
✓ Propane cylinders 1–20 lbs (no permit required)
✓ Cardboard (permit required)
✓ Glass (recyclable, permit required)
✓ Scrap metal (permit required)
✓ Batteries — single-use and rechargeable (permit required)
✓ Tires (permit required)
✓ Textiles — clothing, shoes, linens (permit required)
✓ CFL and fluorescent light bulbs (permit required)
✓ Cooking oil (permit required)
✓ Food scraps (Smart Bin composting program, permit required)
✓ Ink cartridges (permit required)
✓ Fire extinguishers (permit required)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage / bagged waste
✕ Hazardous materials (HHW events scheduled separately via HRRA)
✕ Cash payments (debit/credit card only)

Fees

  • Resident annual permit — $20
  • Non-resident annual permit — $50
  • Local business permit (06877) — $50
  • Non-local business permit — $100

Programs & events

  • Smart Bin Food Scraps Composting — Residents with a permit can drop off food scraps for composting at the facility
  • HRRA Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events — Periodic HHW events coordinated by the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority for Ridgefield residents
  • CT Mattress Recycling Program — Free mattress and box spring recycling for items on the state accepted list — no permit required

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to drop off e-waste at the Ridgefield Recycling Center?

No permit is needed for e-waste, mattresses, paint, or propane cylinders (1–20 lbs). For all other materials — cardboard, glass, metal, tires, batteries, and more — an annual permit is required. Resident permits cost $20 and are available at Town Hall.

What payment methods are accepted?

The Ridgefield Recycling Center accepts debit and credit cards only. Cash is not accepted.

Can I drop off tires and batteries here?

Yes — both tires and batteries (single-use and rechargeable) are accepted with a valid permit. Residents obtain permits at Town Hall's Tax Collector's Office for $20.

Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste like pesticides or paint thinner?

The Ridgefield Recycling Center accepts latex and oil-based paint (liquid form) without a permit. For other hazardous household products such as pesticides or paint thinner, the <a href="https://hrra.org/">Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA)</a> organizes periodic HHW collection events for Ridgefield residents.

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Contact & Location

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Address
57 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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City / State
Ridgefield, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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