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Washer and Dryer Recycling in Wallingford, CT

Working washers and dryers under 10 years old can be donated to the Habitat ReStore, 286 South Colony Road, Wallingford.

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2 ways to get rid of a washer and dryer in Wallingford

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  2. Habitat for Humanity New Haven County ReStoreDrop-off · 286 South Colony Road, WallingfordOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    286 South Colony Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492

    Hours

    Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am–4 pm; Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am–6 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Washers and dryers

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Good, sellable condition only; large items need approval and a drop-off appointment, or a scheduled truck pickup in most New Haven County towns.
    • Appliances must be less than 10 years old and in perfect working condition.

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Before you go

  1. Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
  2. Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
  3. Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
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Connecticut rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • The ReStore is a donation-based retail store open to the general public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture and other large items may be dropped off only after approval and an appointment with the donation coordinator. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large donations may be picked up by the donation truck in most New Haven County towns, plus Clinton and Killingworth. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven: Acceptable Donations for Our ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
    • Appliances must be under 10 years old and in perfect working condition: washers/dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, stoves and other small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All donations must be in good, sellable condition; the ReStore may refuse unsafe, broken, unclean or unusable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Wallingford: Recycling for Wallingford Residents (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
    • Scrap metals and major appliances (including microwaves) go to the Resident Disposal Center, with a charge for Freon items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: FAQs - Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's Mandatory Recycling Act took effect January 1, 1991 and applies to every business, household, institution and government agency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: Recycling, It's the Law (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Scrap metal, including appliances, is a mandated recyclable handled through special recycling programs and should not go in single stream recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Products under Connecticut stewardship (EPR) programs: household covered electronic devices, paint, mattresses, mercury thermostats, gas cylinders and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 446d: Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Connecticut General Assembly
    • CGS 22a-241b: everyone who generates solid waste from residential property must separate designated recyclable items from other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No one may knowingly combine separated designated recyclables with other solid waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: What Do I Do With...? (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Sometimes the store selling a new large appliance takes back the old one; utilities may have appliance recycling programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some chest freezers and pre-1972 washing machines contain mercury switches or relays, which should not go in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Some gas clothes dryers, stoves and ovens have mercury pilot light sensors; towns that collect "white goods" may remove them before recycling the appliance as scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Leftover household hazardous waste should go to a local HHW collection center or one-day collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • HHW collections generally run from April to early November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If a town is not on DEEP's schedule, it may not be holding an HHW event this year; contact the local Department of Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEEP suggests checking with the local collection program for restrictions before going. Checked October 26, 2026.

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