Stamford Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services
Stamford bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 203-977-4140 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Stamford
Follow the listed bulk rule: Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Western Connecticut County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center
130 Magee Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
City drop-off facility for recyclables, scrap metal, book swaps, and yard materials.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Stamford Office of Operations (Recycling & Sanitation) · municipal dpw
Phone: 203-977-4140
888 Washington BoulevardStamford, CT 06901
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Stamford, CT?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Roll out city-issued trash toters to the curb on designated collection days for your residential address.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Stamford?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Stamford?
Residents may bring bulky items and recyclables to Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center or request special services The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 203-977-4140 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Stamford?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paper Boxes, Newspapers and Mixed Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Metal Cans, Rigid Plastic Containers. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Film, Styrofoam, Hazardous Waste, Textiles in Curbside Toter. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Curbside Service Routes (Monday through Friday).