Get the Wilton Permit Before You Load the Car
The Wilton Transfer Station at 71 Mather Street handles residential trash, recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, bulky waste, food scraps, batteries, textiles and several special materials for Wilton residents.
A current vehicle permit sticker is required even if you are only bringing recyclables. Some materials are free after entry, while household trash, bulky waste and certain other loads require prepaid Transfer Station tickets.
Quick answer for Wilton residents
Wilton’s municipal recycling and residential waste site is the Wilton Transfer Station at 71 Mather Street. Current regional-authority information lists the facility as open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
A current vehicle permit sticker is required for entry. Recycling many ordinary items is free once you have access, while household trash and selected bulky or construction waste require prepaid tickets.
Household hazardous waste, paint, propane and yard waste do not belong in the normal Transfer Station waste stream. Wilton uses separate regional or specialty programs for those materials.
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Wilton Recycling Center Is the Town Transfer Station
People may search for “Wilton Recycling Center,” but the Town’s municipal facility is officially the Wilton Transfer Station. Wilton Public Works oversees the Town’s solid-waste and recycling operations.
The facility combines several resident services in one location: household trash disposal, regular recycling, electronics, batteries, scrap metal, textiles, food-scrap recycling, selected bulky waste and other material-specific programs.
Wilton Transfer Station Hours
Holiday closures can override the standard weekly schedule. Check the current Town or HRRA information before visiting near a municipal holiday.
Vehicle Permit Sticker: Required Even for Recycling
Wilton requires a vehicle permit sticker for residential vehicles using the Transfer Station for solid waste, bulky waste or recyclables. A resident cannot bypass the permit requirement simply because the load contains only no-ticket recyclables.
FY2026 rate for residents age 64 and younger.
Maximum of two vehicle stickers per household.
Current FY2026 rate per permitted vehicle.
Permit stickers operate by fiscal year, running July 1 through June 30. Current HRRA information lists the FY2026 pricing shown above.
How to get a Wilton Transfer Station permit
Transfer Station Tickets and Disposal Charges
A vehicle permit allows entry, but some waste streams also require prepaid Transfer Station tickets. Tickets are separate from the annual vehicle permit.
Standard tickets
$45 for 10 tickets, equal to $4.50 per ticket.
Senior tickets
Residents age 65 and older currently pay $35 for 10 tickets, equal to $3.50 per ticket.
| Waste type | Current rule | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Household trash | 1 ticket per 32-gallon bag | Annual vehicle permit is also required. |
| Standard recyclables | 0 tickets | Annual vehicle permit is still required. |
| Individual bulky item | 4 tickets | Confirm the item belongs in bulky waste. |
| Passenger vehicle bulky load | 10 tickets | Load limits apply. |
| Pickup, cargo van or trailer load | 20 tickets | Larger or commercial-type loads should be verified first. |
| Freon appliance | 3 tickets | Applies to refrigerant-containing equipment handled by the program. |
Materials Currently Listed as Free to Recycle
“Free” means no additional disposal ticket is currently listed for that material. It does not remove the annual vehicle-permit requirement.
Single-stream recycling
Accepted paper, cardboard, containers and other approved mixed recyclables can be deposited without disposal tickets.
Electronic waste
HRRA currently lists qualifying electronic waste as accepted for free.
Batteries
HRRA currently lists single-use and rechargeable household batteries as accepted free through the designated collection area.
Textiles
Clothing, footwear, accessories and eligible linens are listed as free textile recycling when dry and properly bagged.
Food scraps
Wilton’s food-scrap program currently has no separate drop-off charge, although the annual Transfer Station permit is required.
Selected scrap metal
Qualifying scrap metal is handled through the designated metal collection route. Refrigerant appliances can have separate ticket requirements.
Accepted Recycling at Wilton Transfer Station
Wilton’s recycling system uses more than one collection area. Regular mixed recycling, glass, electronics, batteries, textiles, metal and food scraps should be placed in their appropriate containers instead of being combined into one load.
Paper and cardboard
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Office and mixed paper
- Paperboard
- Flattened cardboard
- Other accepted clean fiber materials
Containers
- Accepted metal cans
- Approved plastic containers
- Empty recyclable containers
- Glass bottles and jars through the separate glass container
Special recycling streams
- Electronic waste
- Household batteries
- Textiles
- Scrap metal
- Food scraps
- Selected lamps through the designated program
Keep contaminants out
- Plastic bags and plastic film in single-stream recycling
- Styrofoam in single-stream recycling
- Shredded paper in single-stream recycling
- Food waste mixed into conventional recycling
Battery Recycling at Wilton Transfer Station
HRRA currently lists household single-use and rechargeable batteries as accepted free at the Wilton Transfer Station. The designated collection area is associated with the electronic-waste program.
Household batteries
Single-use and rechargeable household batteries are currently listed as accepted without disposal tickets.
Automotive batteries
Current HRRA Wilton information lists lead-acid auto batteries as not accepted at the Transfer Station and directs consumers toward retailers and other approved recycling routes.
See the Battery Recycling Center guide for material-specific battery disposal options.
Electronics Recycling in Wilton
HRRA currently lists electronic waste as an accepted no-ticket material at the Wilton Transfer Station. Connecticut municipalities provide designated routes for covered electronics rather than sending these devices into ordinary trash.
Common e-waste
- Desktop computers
- Laptops
- Computer monitors
- Televisions
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Game systems
- CD and DVD players
- Other eligible covered electronic devices
Protect personal information first
Back up important data, sign out of accounts, remove removable media and erase personal information before recycling computers and other data-containing devices.
For additional electronics preparation guidance, see the Electronic Recycling Center guide.
Textile Recycling in Wilton
HRRA currently lists a textile collection container at the Wilton Transfer Station. Clothing and textiles do not necessarily need to be suitable for resale to qualify for textile recycling.
Common accepted textile categories
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Accessories
- Eligible household linens
Preparation requirement
HRRA says textiles may be ripped or stained, but they should be dry and bagged before being deposited into the textile bin.
Wilton Glass Recycling Uses a Separate Collection Container
Wilton participates in HRRA’s separate glass recycling program. Residents should place eligible food and beverage glass into the designated glass collection container rather than assuming every glass item belongs with ordinary mixed recyclables.
Food Scraps Recycling at Wilton Transfer Station
Wilton provides a designated food-scrap collection program at the Transfer Station. HRRA currently says there is no separate resident fee for depositing eligible food scraps, although the annual Transfer Station permit is still required.
Common accepted food scraps
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat and poultry
- Bones
- Fish and shellfish
- Dairy products
- Bread and baked goods
- Pasta and grains
- Eggs and eggshells
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Eligible tea bags
- Leftovers and spoiled food
Contamination rules
Remove produce stickers, plastic ties and twist ties. Ordinary plastic bags should not be placed in the collection bin.
HRRA warns that contaminated material may have to be disposed of as municipal solid waste instead of being processed as compost.
Bulky Waste, Mattresses and Construction Debris
Wilton accepts selected residential bulky waste and demolition material, but these loads can require multiple Transfer Station tickets.
Examples of bulky material
- Tables
- Chairs
- Lamps
- Mattresses and box springs
- Headboards
- Couches
- Wooden desks
- Dressers
- Lumber prepared to the required length
Mattress recycling
Current regional information identifies mattresses and box springs among materials handled at the Wilton Transfer Station. Condition and disposal route can affect how the item is handled, so check current instructions for contaminated or heavily damaged mattresses.
Wilton Tire Disposal: Verify the Rule Before You Drive
Wilton currently has conflicting official online guidance for tires, so this is one material where calling ahead is worthwhile.
Older / alternate HRRA guidance
One Wilton HRRA information version lists one Transfer Station ticket per tire and indicates no rims.
Current HRRA Wilton page
The current indexed HRRA Wilton page lists tires with or without rims as free, with a maximum of four tires per visit.
For other options, see the Tire Recycling Center Near Me guide.
Household Hazardous Waste, Paint and Propane Use Different Routes
The regular Wilton Transfer Station is not the normal disposal route for household hazardous chemicals, paint or other regulated materials. Wilton participates in separate regional programs for these waste streams.
Household hazardous waste
Chemicals, pesticides, solvents and similar hazardous household products should go through current HRRA Household Hazardous Waste collection programs rather than ordinary Transfer Station disposal.
Paint
Paint is not listed as normal Wilton Transfer Station disposal. Connecticut maintains separate paint-recycling options.
Propane and cylinders
Do not place propane cylinders into ordinary trash or metal recycling unless current Wilton/HRRA guidance specifically identifies the proper cylinder collection route.
Check Wilton Environmental Affairs for current hazardous-waste information
You can also use the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center guide for preparation and routing guidance.
Materials That Need Another Disposal Route
The following materials are currently identified by Town or HRRA information as excluded from one or more normal Wilton Transfer Station waste streams.
Hazardous or specialty items
- Normal household hazardous-waste loads
- Paint through ordinary Transfer Station disposal
- Ammunition
- Fireworks
- Lead-acid automotive batteries through normal household battery collection
Yard and earth material
- Brush
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Wood chips
- Tree stumps
- Mixed yard-waste loads
Before-You-Go Checklist for Wilton Transfer Station
- Confirm the material comes from a Wilton residential property.
- Make sure your fiscal-year vehicle permit is current.
- Buy disposal tickets before arrival if your load requires them.
- Check the operating day. Regular hours are Monday–Thursday and Saturday.
- Check holiday closures. A Town holiday can override normal hours.
- Separate household trash from recycling.
- Keep conventional recycling loose. Do not bag single-stream materials.
- Keep plastic bags and Styrofoam out of mixed recycling.
- Use the separate container for recyclable glass.
- Keep food scraps free of plastic contamination.
- Back up and erase personal data from electronics.
- Keep household batteries separate from regular trash and recycling.
- Verify the current tire rule before bringing tires.
- Do not bring HHW or paint as an ordinary Transfer Station load.
- Be prepared to unload your own materials. Town instructions state that employees provide direction but are not expected to handle residents’ loads.
Wilton Transfer Station Map and Contact Information
Current HRRA and recent Town materials identify the public Transfer Station location as 71 Mather Street, Wilton, CT 06897.
Transfer Station
71 Mather Street
Wilton, CT 06897
Wilton Public Works
Phone: 203-563-0152
Official Sources for Wilton Recycling and Transfer Station Rules
The Town of Wilton controls the municipal Transfer Station. HRRA is Wilton’s regional governmental solid-waste and recycling authority and publishes Wilton-specific disposal information in partnership with the Town.
Municipal information covering access, disposal, recycling, bulky waste and Transfer Station rules.
Open the Town Transfer Station pagePermit requirement, vehicle documentation, ticket purchase options and Town Clerk information.
Open permit instructionsFY2026 permit fees, hours, accepted-item search, electronics, batteries, textiles, tires and Wilton-specific disposal routes.
Open HRRA Wilton informationWilton food-scrap eligibility, no-fee drop-off guidance and contamination rules.
Open food-scrap guidanceRegional source for Wilton’s separate glass collection program and accepted container glass.
Open glass recycling guidanceMunicipal source for Household HazWaste and other environmental collection information.
Open Environmental AffairsFrequently Asked Questions About Wilton Recycling Center
Where is the Wilton Recycling Center?
The municipal facility is officially the Wilton Transfer Station. Current HRRA information lists it at 71 Mather Street, Wilton, CT 06897.
What are Wilton Transfer Station hours?
Current regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Is the Wilton Transfer Station open Friday?
Friday is not currently listed as a regular public Transfer Station operating day.
Is the Wilton Transfer Station open Sunday?
Sunday is not currently listed as a regular public operating day.
Do I need a permit just to recycle?
Yes. Wilton requires a current vehicle permit sticker to use the Transfer Station for any purpose, including recycling.
How much is a Wilton Transfer Station permit?
Current FY2026 HRRA information lists $40 for the first vehicle for residents age 64 and younger, $20 for the second vehicle, and $20 per vehicle for residents age 65 and older.
How many Transfer Station permits can one household get?
Current Wilton guidance states a maximum of two vehicle permit stickers per household.
Can I buy disposal tickets at the Transfer Station?
No. Wilton says tickets must be purchased online, from the Town Clerk or by mail before the visit.
How much do Wilton Transfer Station tickets cost?
Standard tickets currently cost $45 for a book of ten, or $4.50 each. Residents age 65 and older currently pay $35 for ten, or $3.50 per ticket.
Does Wilton accept electronics?
Yes. HRRA currently lists electronic waste as accepted free, including qualifying computers, televisions, monitors, printers and other covered devices.
Does Wilton accept household batteries?
Yes. Current HRRA guidance lists single-use and rechargeable household batteries as accepted free through the designated collection area.
Does Wilton accept car batteries?
Current HRRA Wilton guidance lists lead-acid automotive batteries as not accepted through the Transfer Station’s household battery program and directs residents to other recycling routes such as qualifying battery retailers.
Does Wilton accept textiles?
Yes. Clothing, footwear, accessories and eligible linens are currently accepted through the textile collection program. Items should be dry and bagged.
Does Wilton accept food scraps?
Yes. Wilton has a food-scrap collection program at the Transfer Station. There is currently no separate food-scrap drop-off fee, but an annual Transfer Station permit is required.
Does Wilton accept tires?
Current online sources conflict. The current HRRA Wilton page lists up to four tires with or without rims as free, while another Wilton HRRA information version lists a ticket requirement. Call Public Works at 203-563-0152 before bringing tires.
Can I bring household hazardous waste to Wilton Transfer Station?
Household hazardous waste is not handled as an ordinary Transfer Station drop-off. Wilton residents should use current HRRA Household Hazardous Waste collection programs.
Can I bring paint to Wilton Transfer Station?
Paint is not part of the normal Transfer Station waste stream. Use the current Connecticut paint-recycling network or Wilton/HRRA guidance to locate an appropriate drop-off.
Can non-Wilton residents use the Transfer Station?
Current HRRA information says material accepted at the Wilton Transfer Station must originate from residential properties in the Town of Wilton.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Wilton Transfer Station website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent information guide. WiltonCT.gov and HRRA.org are the controlling municipal and regional-authority sources for current Transfer Station information.
The Best Way to Avoid a Rejected Wilton Transfer Station Trip
Start with three checks: make sure your permit is current, decide whether the material is free recycling or ticketed disposal, and confirm that the item actually belongs at the Transfer Station.
Household hazardous waste, paint, some batteries, yard waste and other specialty materials use different routes. Tires deserve an extra verification call because currently published Wilton sources do not fully agree on the fee.