Appliance Recycling in Connecticut

Bethany Recycling Center

755 Amity Rd Bethany CT 06524 USA

(203) 393-1555

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (3 reviews)

The Bethany Recycling Center, located at 755 Amity Road, Bethany, CT, operates Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It accepts a variety of materials including clean newspapers, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, glass food and beverage containers (separated by color), plastics with recycling symbols 1 to 7, aluminum cans, scrap metal, and certain electronic devices. Specific items like clean pizza boxes, uncontaminated motor oil, automotive antifreeze, and batteries are also accepted, with fees for certain appliances and tires. However, the center does not accept wax paper, soiled paper, construction debris, plastic bags, or hazardous materials. For large appliances, tires, and mattresses, visitors should consult the attendant for specific instructions and fees. For more information, visitors can contact the center directly.

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Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station

747 E Main St Branford CT 06405 USA

(203) 483-8641

Mon-Fri 7:15 AM – 1:30 PM · Sat 7:15 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (24 reviews)

The Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station is a municipal waste management and recycling facility serving Branford, Connecticut residents at 747 East Main Street. This town-operated facility provides essential recycling and disposal services for New Haven County residents, offering convenient drop-off options for household recyclables, bulk items, electronics, appliances, construction debris, and yard waste. The Transfer Station accepts a range of materials including all standard recyclables (corrugated cardboard, paper products, white office paper, glass bottles, metal food cans, rigid plastics), electronics and e-waste (computers, TVs, printers, monitors), household appliances (both with and without Freon - doors must be removed from Freon-containing units), books and textiles for donation/recycling, chippable yard waste (branches up to 8 feet in length, 1-ton limit), construction and demolition debris (up to 1-ton limit per visit), fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, used motor oil (up to 5 gallons), automotive tires (limit of 4 passenger tires per visit), and household garbage. The facility features designated areas for each material type, ensuring proper sorting and processing. Branford Transfer Station serves as an important resource for residents undertaking home improvement projects, spring cleaning, or regular recycling needs. Important restrictions: The facility does NOT accept asbestos-containing materials, car batteries (take to auto parts stores), construction debris over 1 ton, grass clippings (compost at home), latex or oil-based paints, pesticides and chemicals, plastic film and bags, propane tanks, or large tree sections/stumps. Operating Monday through Friday 7:15 AM to 1:30 PM and Saturday 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM, the facility provides accessible hours for working residents. Office staff are available weekdays 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM for questions and assistance. Branford residents should contact the Solid Waste Recycling Coordinator at (203) 483-8641 for detailed information about accepted materials, fees, and special programs. Located on East Main Street (Route 1), the facility is easily accessible from I-95 and serves Branford, East Haven, North Branford, and surrounding shoreline communities.

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CCR & T LLC

22 Burton Dr Cheshire CT 06410 USA

(203) 272-4039

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

AJ Waste Systems, located at 22 Burton Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410, has been a family-owned refuse and recycling company for over 50 years. The facility operates a residential transfer station open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while the commercial construction and demolition transfer station is available Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Disposal fees for residential drop-off are charged per pound, with rates starting at $50 for up to 200 lbs. Specific items such as large appliances, tires, grass, leaves, and electronics incur additional fees, while mattresses are not accepted. Access to the commercial transfer station is available only to Connecticut residents on Saturdays, and payment is cash only. Visitors are encouraged to contact the facility with any questions regarding accepted materials and disposal procedures.

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1-800-Mr-Junker

253 Roosevelt Dr Derby CT 06418 USA

(203) 736-2484

Mon-Sun 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.9 (36 reviews)

Junk hauling under the name 1800Mr-Junker, known as 1-800-Mr-Junker, has covered Connecticut since 2007 from 253 Roosevelt Drive in Derby. Founder Pat Civitella runs the company, which keeps its own recycling facility and reports recycling about 90 percent of each pickup. Usable furniture and appliances go to local charities or to Roosevelt Tower and Antiques Salvage, a reuse outlet. Construction debris and scrap metal are broken down for recycling. Crews of at least two people work from a 15-yard truck or a 30-yard truck. Hauls include household goods, computers and other electronics, appliances, construction materials, concrete, tires, cardboard, office and warehouse equipment, landscaping materials, paper, and leftovers from garage and estate sales. Junk cars are removed at no charge. The company is licensed and insured and takes cash, checks, and major credit cards.

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East Hartford Transfer Station

61 Ecology Dr

(860) 282-4845

East Hartford Transfer Station is a recycling and transfer station at 61 Ecology Dr, East Hartford, CT. Contact the facility to confirm accepted materials, access rules and current hours before visiting.

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East Windsor Public Works Electronic Waste Program

6 Woolam Rd

(860) 292-7073

East Windsor provides permanent electronics collection at Public Works, 6 Woolam Road. Accepted items include electronics, appliances, unbroken bulbs and used batteries.

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Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal Co

358 Chapel St New Haven CT 06511 USA

(203) 562-1594

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (81 reviews)

Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal is a family-run scrap yard on Chapel Street in New Haven, and one of the oldest in Connecticut. They buy and pay cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including copper and brass, aluminum, steel and cast iron, stainless steel, lead, tin, pewter, bronze, nickel alloys, and insulated electrical wire. They also take appliances, automotive scrap such as catalytic converters, car batteries, radiators, and rims, computer and electronic scrap, and stainless kitchen and contractor equipment. Beyond over-the-counter drop-off, Alderman-Dow scraps whole junk cars and runs pickup programs for contractors, electricians, auto shops, and other businesses that generate scrap on the job. The yard has a public scale for weigh-and-pay service, posts current buy prices online, and pays cash on the spot. The yard is just off I-91 and I-95 in New Haven. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 7 AM to 2 PM.

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Sims Metal - North Haven, Connecticut

234 Universal Dr North Haven CT 06473 USA

(203) 777-2591

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (65 reviews)

Sims Metal in North Haven, Connecticut, is a leading metal recycling center that purchases and processes both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including electronics, bus and railcar components, and aluminum trailers. The facility offers a range of services such as industrial, obsolete, and demolition scrap services, along with trucking and roll-off container services. Processing capabilities include shearing, shredding, torch cutting, and wet car processing, with specialized equipment for detoxifying wet cars. The yard operates Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon for ferrous materials, while non-ferrous materials can be dropped off Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sims Metal accepts various metals including copper, steel, iron, aluminum, brass, lead, zinc, and nickel, but requires that Freon be removed from refrigerated appliances before acceptance. A valid government-issued photo ID is necessary for all transactions. The center emphasizes safety and provides a clean, organized environment for customers.

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Town of North Haven Recycling center

90 Elm St North Haven CT 06473 USA

(203) 239-5321

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (13 reviews)

The Town of North Haven Recycling/Transfer Center is a municipal drop-off site at 90 Elm Street, adjacent to the North Haven Racquet Club, for North Haven residents only. It accepts mixed paper, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, rinsed #1-#7 plastics, glass, metal cans, and crankcase oil, along with metal and white goods, upholstered furniture and mattresses, tires (2 without rims per visit), wood and brush, and leaves and grass. No permit is currently required, but residents must show a valid photo ID with a North Haven address to the attendant. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

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SAMR Inc - CT

301 Merritt 7 Norwalk CT 06851 USA

(203) 630-0344

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

EACR Inc. is a trusted electronics recycling company located at 1950 Rutgers University Blvd, Lakewood, NJ, serving businesses, schools, hospitals, municipalities, and government agencies across the U.S. With over 25 years of experience, EACR offers a range of services including electronics recycling, secure data destruction, and data center decommissioning. They accept a variety of items for recycling, such as computers, monitors, phones, printers, servers, batteries, and appliances, while adhering to a strict zero-landfill policy to ensure responsible disposal. EACR provides secure transport and complies with environmental regulations, making it a reliable partner for electronics disposal. Customers can schedule pickups by requesting a quote through their website, and on-site data destruction services are also available for sensitive materials.

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Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center

39 Sand Hill Rd Portland CT 06480 USA

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (7 reviews)

The Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center, located at 39 Sand Hill Rd. in Portland, Connecticut, is a waste management facility serving Portland residents and the greater Middlesex County area. This essential community resource provides recycling services, solid waste management, and composting demonstrations for residents throughout Portland and surrounding communities. The facility offers convenient services including the handling of recyclables, bag sales for municipal solid waste, brush and appliance pickup, and disposal of non-recyclables. During the summer months (Memorial Day to Labor Day), the center operates Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with the scale closing at 12:00 PM. For regular hours, the center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with the scale closing at 3:00 PM. The center encourages recycling through various initiatives, including a program that exchanges free reams of office paper for white paper brought in for recycling (1 ream for 200 pounds of used white paper). Future projects aim to enhance recycling efforts and potentially share facilities with nearby towns.

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Preston Transfer Station

108 Ross Rd

(860) 886-1836

Preston accepts recyclables, food scraps, gas cylinders, electronics, batteries, scrap metal and other special items. Every vehicle needs a sticker issued to a permanent Preston resident.

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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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Liberty Recycling North

1165 S Main St Torrington CT 06790 USA

(860) 482-8447

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (30 reviews)

Liberty Recycling is located at 1165 S Main St in Torrington, CT in Litchfield County. This facility accepts materials for recycling and provides cleanout services for households and businesses.

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Wallingford Recycling Center

25 Pent Rd Wallingford CT 06492 USA

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (8 reviews)

Wallingford residents can bring mandated recyclables and other designated materials to the Resident Disposal Center at 25 Pent Road. The Town publishes material-specific rules and operating hours.

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Wilton Transfer Station

71 Mather St Wilton CT 06897 USA

(203) 563-0152

Mon-Thu 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

2.8 (6 reviews)

The Wilton Transfer Station is the Town of Wilton's municipal facility for solid waste, bulky waste, recyclables, scrap metal, and electronics, and accepts only material originating from residential properties in Wilton. A vehicle permit sticker is required to use the station, and certain materials require pre-purchased tickets from the Town Clerk. Recyclables (free except tires) include clean metal and glass, plastics #1 through #7, newspaper and magazines, mixed paper, flattened cardboard and paperboard, clothing and shoes, empty aerosol cans, and light bulbs. The station also takes scrap metal such as appliances, mowers, and car bumpers (no gas or freon) at no charge, and accepts electronics including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, and laptops; hazardous waste, propane tanks, paint, and yard or storm debris are not accepted. Wilton is a member of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA).

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