HazWaste Central (Regional Water Authority)
90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
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Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)- Seasonal Saturday-morning collections only; register online before each visit.
Batteries
AcceptedFree (documented)- Includes car batteries. Seasonal Saturday-morning collections only; register before each visit.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Regional Water Authority: HazWaste Central (opens in new tab) · South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
- The Regional Water Authority, which runs HazWaste Central, is at 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CT DEEP: HHW Collection Schedule (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- DEEP lists HazWaste Central at the Regional Water Authority, 90 Sargent Drive, open 9 am to noon on 2026 collection Saturdays from May 30 through October 17, closed holiday weekends. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEEP lists HazWaste Central as serving households from Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Fairfield, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford and Woodbridge only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of West Haven: Bulk Trash Pickup & Other Services (opens in new tab) · City of West Haven
- West Haven tells residents hazardous waste can be dropped off free at HazWaste Central on Saturday mornings from mid-May through October. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of West Haven: E-Waste Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · City of West Haven
- West Haven says batteries can be dropped off free at HazWaste Central; air conditioners and dehumidifiers are not accepted there. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Wallingford: Paint Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · Town of Wallingford
- Wallingford says paints, including spray cans, and other household hazardous waste are accepted at HazWaste Central, Saturdays mid-May to end of October, 9 am to noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Cheshire: Other Disposal (opens in new tab) · Town of Cheshire
- Cheshire says HazWaste Central takes car batteries, paint thinner and other household hazardous materials, with no fee for Cheshire residents who show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Hamden: General Refuse & Recycling Policies (opens in new tab) · Town of Hamden
- Hamden sends car batteries to any battery retailer or to HazWaste Central. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Madison: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of Madison
- Madison residents may dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge at HazWaste Central, 90 Sargent Drive, Saturday mornings mid-May through October. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Town of Woodbridge: Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Town of Woodbridge
- Woodbridge says residents must fill out the electronic HazWaste pre-registration form before going; accepted materials include paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Woodbridge lists paints among HazWaste Central's acceptable garage and workshop chemicals. Checked October 26, 2026.
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