Bulk waste is defined as items that do not fit in the trash barrel. Furniture, mattresses, lamps ... This is not a blanket permit; a permit will be required each time you want to dispose of items.
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City pickup
Free
Two free bulky pickups per year
The City provides two free bulky waste collections per residence per calendar year.
As of January 1, 2025, the City will provide two free bulky waste collections per residence per calendar year. A $75 fee will be charged for additional pickup requests per calendar year. Fee must be paid before pick-up is scheduled.
Bulk waste is picked up on your regular trash day, for residents with city-provided trash and recycling service (condos included).
Bulk waste is picked up on your regular scheduled trash day. Bulk waste collection is for Torrington residents with city-provided trash and recycling service only (condos included).
A permit form is required each time; send it at least one day before your trash day, and set items out by 6:00 a.m.
This is not a blanket permit; a permit will be required each time you want to dispose of items. ... Please send form at least one day before the scheduled trash day to allow time for processing and scheduling. ... Trash, recycling and bulky items must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection.
City's own fee
Additional pickup requests in a calendar year cost $75, paid before the pickup is scheduled.
As of January 1, 2025, the City will provide two free bulky waste collections per residence per calendar year. A $75 fee will be charged for additional pickup requests per calendar year. Fee must be paid before pick-up is scheduled.
Donate
Can I give it away or swap it in Torrington?
We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Torrington.
If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.