Stamford Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Stamford recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paper Boxes
- Newspapers and Mixed Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Metal Cans
- Rigid Plastic Containers
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Film
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous Waste
- Textiles in Curbside Toter
Can you recycle these items in Stamford?
Can you recycle cardboard in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Stamford?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Stamford?
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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).