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Getting rid of bulky items in Stamford, CT

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Stamford residents with a Dump Permit can drop off up to 200 lbs a day free at the Scale House, 101 Harborview Ave.[1]

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Free pickup?Yes, up to 200 lbs a day free at the Scale House with a Dump Permit
How to bookScale House: 203-977-4620[1]
Bag it?No rule found
City feeOver 200 lbs at the Scale House: $6.75 per extra 100 lbs ($135 a ton).[1]

The rules

  • Stamford residents with a Dump Permit can bring up to 200 lbs a day free in a passenger vehicle to the Scale House, 101 Harborview Ave. To get a permit, bring your Stamford passenger vehicle registration to the Scale House.[1]
  • Residential dumping hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Get in line at least 30 minutes before closing.[1]
  • On select dates the City collects bulky waste, including mattresses, at 55 Rock Rimmon Road, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Stamford residents only; 200 lbs max, one dump per day.[2]
No chemicals, hazardous waste, liquids or paint at the Scale House. Questions: 203-977-4620.[1]

Hazardous items

Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.

Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Sources (checked Oct 22, 2026)

  1. City of Stamford Recycling & Sanitation: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/recycling-and-sanitation/how-do-i/find-recycling-refuse-centers
  2. City of Stamford Recycling & Sanitation: https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/operations/recycling-and-sanitation/about/scofield-recycling-events