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Free drop-off for residents at the Essex Transfer Station, 5 Dump Rd., Essex

Essex residents can drop off mattresses for free at the Essex Transfer Station, 5 Dump Rd., Essex, according to the Bye Bye Mattress listing; CT DEEP describes a statewide program for free recycling of mattresses.

Place facts

Area
Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Agency
Essex transfer station, listed by Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council)
Bag
No rule found
How to book

Town hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 am - 3 pm

Essex transfer station: 860-767-1926 (Bye Bye Mattress listing).

Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in Connecticut

Warning

Town participation is voluntary, so some towns may not be participating; confirm with the town before going.

CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? · 2026-07-17

Source wording
Please note that since this program is voluntary on behalf of municipalities, some towns may not be participating.
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Drop off

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Free drop-off for residents at the Essex Transfer Station

  • Bye Bye Mattress lists the Essex Transfer Station, 5 Dump Rd., Essex, as a free drop-off site for residents; city residents only.

    Source: Bye Bye Mattress: Mattress Disposal in Connecticut

    Source wording
    Most town transfer stations participate in our program and allow town residents to drop off mattresses for free. ... location Town of Essex ( miles) USA CT 5 Dump Rd., Essex, CT Middlesex Phone: 860-767-1926 Service Type: free drop-off for residents Hours: 7:00AM to 3:00PM Mon, Mon, Fri, Sat. City Residents Only

  • Town hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7 am - 3 pm.

    Source: Town of Essex: Transfer Station/Landfill

    Source wording
    HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 am - 3 pm

  • The town says valid ID must be presented to prove town residence; see the attendant before dropping off items.

    Source: Town of Essex: Transfer Station/Landfill

    Source wording
    Valid ID Must be presented to prove town residence. See attendant before dropping off items.

  • For household garbage/trash, the town requires a permit (sticker) or a pre-paid punch card; the page does not say whether this applies to mattresses, so confirm before going.

    Source: Town of Essex: Transfer Station/Landfill

    Source wording
    Residents must present either a permit (sticker) or a pre-paid punch card before disposing of household garbage/trash at the transfer station.

  • CT DEEP says a special voluntary program offers free recycling of mattresses, with drop-off sites listed on byebyemattress.com.

    Source: CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? · 2026-07-17

    Source wording
    A special voluntary program is in place for free recycling of mattresses. The Mattress Recycling Council has created a locator tool, byebyemattress.com , where residents can find a drop off location for their used mattresses.

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Comparison

Option Fee Notes
Mattress or box spring (residents) "free drop-off for residents" City residents only

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