No charge with paid permit ($20.00-$70.00 annual, or $25.00 day pass); the Town says disposal is free once you have a permit
West Hartford residents with a Recycling Center permit ($20/yr for a car) can drop off dry mattresses and box springs at no charge at 25 Brixton Street.
Drop off at the Yard Waste & Recycling Center, 25 Brixton Street, with a permit; Mon-Fri 8 AM-3 PM
West Hartford Yard Waste & Recycling Center: 860-561-8100
Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center
Permits are for West Hartford residents only; your driver's license and vehicle registration must show a West Hartford address. Residents load and unload their own vehicles.
Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center
The resident’s driver's license and vehicle registration must display a West Hartford address. ... Residents are required to load/unload their own vehicles
Good to know
Once you have a permit, disposal of mattresses and box springs is free. They must not be wet.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center
Once you have a permit, the disposal of mattresses, box springs, paint, cardboard, textiles, and electronics are free. ... Mattresses and Box Springs (must not be wet)
Good to know
25 Brixton Street: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM (last vehicle 2:45 PM); Saturday 7:00 AM-12 PM (last vehicle 11:45 AM); Sunday closed.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center
The Yard Waste & Recycling Center is located at 25 Brixton Street. ... Monday - Friday: 8:00AM -3:00PM (Last vehicle accepted at 2:45PM). Saturday: 7:00AM-12PM (Last vehicle accepted at 11:45AM). ... Sunday: CLOSED
City's own fee
Annual permit (calendar year): $20.00 car, SUV or minivan; $30.00 with trailer; $50.00 pickup or full-size van; $70.00 with trailer. Day pass: $25.00.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center
Passenger Vehicles, SUV's, CUV's & Mini-Vans $20.00 Passenger Vehicles, SUV's, CUV's & Mini-Vans w/Trailer $30.00 Pick-up trucks, Full size vans $50.00 Pick-up trucks, Full size vans w/Trailer $70.00 Day Pass, good for 1 day only $25.00
Good to know
Curbside bulky pickup: since October 1, 2026, arrange it directly with All American Waste (860-289-7850); fees depend on the items, per AAW's Bulky Waste Collection menu.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Bulky Waste Permit
Effective October 1st, 2026 , property owners who need to dispose of bulky or oversized waste items will arrange collection directly with All American Waste ... All American Waste can be reached by phone at 860-289-7850 ... Collection and disposal fees will be based on the specific item(s) earmarked for pick-up and disposal, as listed in the AAW Bulky Waste Collection menu.
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If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:
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Optional
Optional: independent companies can carry it out of your home for a fee. Fastest, but costs the most. Junk removal. It is never required.
| Option | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring (dry) | No charge with paid permit ($20.00+) | 25 Brixton Street |
| Annual permit, car/SUV/minivan | $20.00 | Day pass $25.00 |
| Curbside bulky pickup | Fee applies, amount not shown (AAW menu) | All American Waste, 860-289-7850 |
No. Effective October 1, 2026, the Town no longer issues bulky waste permits; contact All American Waste directly.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Bulky Waste Permit
Residents may buy annual or day permits online with a credit card; annual permits are mailed and day permits are emailed.
Source: Town of West Hartford Public Works: Yard Waste & Recycling Center