Wallingford Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Wallingford, Connecticut

📍 25 Pent Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
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About This Location

The Wallingford Recycling Center at 25 Pent Road is the Town of Wallingford's drop-off site where residents can recycle a wide range of household materials. It accepts corrugated cardboard, rinsed glass and metal food containers, mixed paper, plastics, scrap metal, major appliances, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses and electronics such as computers, monitors and TVs. Electronics recycling is limited to Wallingford residents with proof of residency, and fees apply for Freon-containing appliances.

What Wallingford Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard (Flattened, max 3 ft by 5 ft)
✓ Glass and metal food containers (Rinsed)
✓ Newspaper, magazines and office paper
✓ Plastics #1 and #2 (Rinsed)
✓ Plastic food containers #3-#7
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Major appliances (Fees apply for Freon-containing units)
✓ Fluorescent bulbs
✓ Mattresses
✓ Thermostats
✓ Computers, monitors, TVs and electronics (Wallingford residents only; proof of residency required)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Window glass, auto glass, mirrors, leaded glass, crystal
✕ Ceramic plates/cups, clay pots, porcelain, Pyrex, ovenware, tiles
✕ Drinking glasses and Mason jars
✕ Light bulbs (non-fluorescent)
✕ Antifreeze, motor oil bottles and oil filters
✕ Paint cans, spray cans, gas cans/tanks and propane tanks
✕ Styrofoam and waxed corrugated
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Syringes and needles
✕ Notebooks (with bindings)

Fees

  • Freon-containing appliances — Fee applies (amount not published online)

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Town of Wallingford residents may bring residential materials to the center. Electronics recycling specifically requires proof of Wallingford residency.

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling

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 recycling center?

Yes. The 25 Pent Road center serves Town of Wallingford residents, and electronics recycling specifically requires proof of Wallingford residency.

Does Wallingford's recycling center take TVs and computers?

Yes. Residents can drop off computers, laptops, printers, monitors, TVs, cell phones and small appliances through the town's electronics recycling program, with proof of residency.

Can I recycle glass there, and what glass is banned?

Rinsed glass food and beverage containers are accepted. Window glass, auto glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, Mason jars, ceramics, Pyrex, crystal and leaded glass are not accepted.

Is there a fee to drop off an old refrigerator or AC unit?

Major appliances are accepted, but a fee applies to units that contain Freon, such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. The exact charge is not published online, so confirm with the town.

What are the recycling center hours?

It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed Wednesday, Sunday, and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Contact & Location

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25 Pent Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
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City / State
Wallingford, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-4 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday 7 AM-3 PM
Sunday Closed

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