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About This Location

Free Yard Waste Drop-Off for Wallingford Residents

What this location Accepts

✓ Brush (under 6 inches diameter, under 4 feet long)
✓ Leaves (in paper bags only, not plastic)
✓ Christmas trees (no decorations)

Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags
✕ Lumber, treated wood, painted wood, rotted wood
✕ Grass clippings
✕ Soil
✕ Garbage and household waste
✕ Metal
✕ Concrete
✕ Tires
✕ Cardboard
✕ Rocks
✕ Tree stumps

Fees

  • Oversized tree limbs and logs — Fee charged (amount not specified — contact Public Works)
  • Commercial landscaper / hauler loads — Charged separately

Programs & events

  • Municipal Composting — Yard waste composted on-site and made available as finished compost. Operated by WeCare Denali LLC under contract with the Town of Wallingford.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Wallingford resident to use the Compost Center?

Yes. The Wallingford Compost Center is open only to Wallingford residents. Bring your CT driver's license or vehicle registration showing a Wallingford address. Commercial landscapers pay a separate fee.

Can I bring leaves in plastic bags to the Wallingford Compost Center?

No. Leaves must be in paper bags only. Plastic bags are not accepted and will be turned away at the gate.

When does the Wallingford Compost Center reopen each year?

The center typically reopens around March 16 with limited hours (Monday, Thursday, Saturday 8 AM–4 PM). Full seasonal hours run April 1 through November 30, with the center closing for major holidays. Call (203) 294-2105 to confirm opening dates.

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Contact & Location

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Address
157 John St, Wallingford, CT 06492
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City / State
Wallingford, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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