Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Stamford, CT

2 locations from 8 recycling listings in Stamford.

Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Stamford

Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center

130 Magee Ave Stamford CT 06902 USA

(203) 977-4117

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (50 reviews)

The Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center is Stamford's municipal recycling and refuse drop-off site at 130 Magee Avenue, open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It accepts recycling, garbage, and yard waste from vehicles with residential passenger plates; commercial vehicles, pickups, cars with trailers, and rental trucks must use the Scale House at 101 Harborview Avenue instead. The site also runs a Take It or Leave It Shop and a Book Swap where residents can drop off and pick up reusable household goods and books.

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Stamford Transfer Station

101 Harbor View Ave Stamford CT 06902 USA

(203) 977-4620

Mon-Sat 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (20 reviews)

Stamford Transfer Station, also called the Scale House, is the City of Stamford's municipal drop-off facility at 101 Harbor View Avenue, run by the Recycling and Sanitation department. Residents with passenger plates and a Stamford Dump Permit can drop off garbage, recycling, and yard waste Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the first 200 lbs per day is free and additional weight is charged at $6.75 per 100 lbs ($135 per ton), with set fees for Freon appliances and tires. Commercial vehicles, trailers, and rental trucks must use the Scale House rather than the Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center on Magee Avenue. Chemicals, hazardous waste, liquids, and oil-based paint are not accepted.

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Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Stamford: FAQ

What can I bring to a yard waste site in Stamford, CT?

Most take leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches below a size limit. Bags, rocks, dirt, and treated or painted wood are usually refused.

Is yard waste drop-off free?

Many municipal sites are free for residents, while private sites charge by the load. Check the listing for fees and residency rules.

Can I get free mulch or compost?

Some sites give away or sell mulch and compost made from what residents drop off. Bring your own containers.

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