Cardboard Recycling in Connecticut

Berlin Municiple Transfer Station/Recycling Center

19 Town Farm Ln Berlin CT 06037 USA

Mon-Fri 7:15 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

The Berlin Municipal Transfer Recycling Center, located at 19 Town Farm Lane, Berlin, CT, is exclusively for Berlin residential customers, who must provide proof of residency upon entry. The center offers free disposal of mattresses and box springs, which can be dropped off during normal business hours. Curbside bulky item pick-up is available for a fee of $15 per mattress or box spring, with payment required in advance at the Town Hall. The center accepts a variety of recyclable materials, including clean food and beverage containers made of glass, metal, and plastics, as well as newspapers, magazines, and mixed paper. However, items such as light bulbs, ceramics, scrap metal, and any packaging materials are not accepted. Residents can also recycle rechargeable batteries at designated locations, and curbside recycling is conducted every other week. For more information, residents can contact the Public Works Department.

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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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Park City Green

459 Iranistan Ave Bridgeport CT 06604 USA

(203) 212-3858

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.4 (5 reviews)

Park City Green operates as a recycling facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut at 459 Iranistan Avenue.

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Interstate Waste Services - Danbury Transfer Station (formerly Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling)

307 White St Danbury CT 06810 USA

(203) 743-0405

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.1 (408 reviews)

Interstate Waste Services operates a Danbury transfer station for haulers and residents who dispose of waste directly. The station takes municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, and recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum. It runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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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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Glastonbury Transfer Station

2340 New London Turnpike South Glastonbury CT 06073 USA

(860) 652-7710

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

4.3 (13 reviews)

The Glastonbury Transfer Station is the Town of Glastonbury's municipal drop-off facility at 2340 New London Turnpike, run by the Refuse Disposal & Sanitation department. Residents bring trash, recyclables, food waste, scrap metal, electronics, textiles, tires, leaves and grass clippings, automotive items, and clean corrugated cardboard, with applicable fees set by the town's Waste Disposal Guidelines. A Refuse Disposal Permit is required and can be obtained in person at the Transfer Station, Bulky Waste Facility, or Town Hall. The station is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (with extended Wednesday evening hours during Daylight Saving Time) and is closed on town holidays.

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Litchfield Recycling Center

72 Little Pitch Rd Litchfield CT 06759 USA

(860) 567-7579

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

4.9 (8 reviews)

The Litchfield Recycling Center, located at 72 Little Pitch Road, Litchfield, CT, operates Tuesday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the latest arrival time for access at 2:45 PM. This facility is dedicated to the collection and processing of recyclable materials, including paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal, which residents can bring for sorting and preparation for reuse. Windshield stickers are required for access and are available for free at the Recycling Center office; these stickers are valid from July 1st to June 30th and must be renewed annually. Residents are responsible for hiring a private carting service for regular household garbage. The center promotes environmental sustainability by reducing landfill waste and encouraging the use of recycled materials. Non-recyclable materials incur a fee. For more information on what can be recycled, residents can visit RecycleCT.

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City of Middletown Recycling Center

185 Johnson St Middletown CT 06457 USA

(860) 638-4850

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 2:45 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

4.3 (23 reviews)

The Middletown Recycling Center serves Middletown residents and businesses, accepting recyclable materials and bulk waste. Regular household trash is not accepted at this site, and residents need to have it collected at their properties.

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MT Bottle Return

373 E Main St Middletown CT 06457 USA

(860) 395-8951

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (59 reviews)

MT Bottle Return is a recycling center located at 373 East Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The center offers an automated bottle and can return service that counts and pays for thousands of returnables in just minutes, providing the full 10-cent deposit per container in cash on the spot. Visitors are instructed to bring plastics and cans in separate bags, while glass bottles should be placed in beer boxes or any small cardboard boxes, as loose glass bottles are not accepted. MT Bottle Return also collaborates with non-profits for fundraising through bottle drives, supporting local scout troops, schools, and churches.

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Hamden Town Transfer Station

231 Wintergreen Ave New Haven CT 06515 USA

(203) 387-2435

Mon-Fri 7:30 – 11:30 AM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.2 (28 reviews)

The Hamden Recycling Center Transfer Station, located at 231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, will implement fees for waste deposited starting June 11th, 2024, with charges based on vehicle weight. Payment is accepted via credit and debit cards only at an outdoor kiosk, as the facility is cash-free. The fee schedule includes no charge for solid and bulky waste up to 40 pounds, $0.06 per pound for 41-200 pounds, and $0.10 per pound for over 201 pounds. Organic waste is free for up to 200 pounds and $0.06 per pound thereafter. The Transfer Station operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, and on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM, closing promptly at these times. It will be closed on specific holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Thanksgiving. Visitors should dismantle cardboard before disposal, and accepted materials may change without notice. For a complete list of accepted items, refer to the General Refuse and Recycling Policies or contact the facility directly.

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WIN Waste Innovations - Norwalk

18 Meadow St Norwalk CT 06854 USA

866-946-9278

Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Sat 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. · Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

WIN Waste Norwalk is a transfer station for construction and demolition waste (C&D) and municipal solid waste (MSW). The site specializes in recycling C&D debris and responsibly transferring waste for disposal. It efficiently recovers recyclables such as wood, asphalt, brick, and metal for reuse.

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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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Redding Transfer & Recycling Station

84 Hopewell Woods Rd West Redding CT 06896 USA

(203) 938-3026

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

5.0 (3 reviews)

The Redding Transfer & Recycling Station is the municipal drop-off for waste and recycling in Redding, Connecticut, at 84 Hopewell Woods Rd West. Residents and local businesses can bring paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and electronics, and the station periodically holds special collection events for larger or harder-to-recycle items. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A transfer-station permit or sticker is generally required, so residents should check the town's guidelines before their first visit.

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Ridgefield recycling center

57 South St Ridgefield CT 06877 USA

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

5.0 (2 reviews)

The Ridgefield Recycling Center, located at 59 South Street, Ridgefield, CT, operates Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. To use the center, residents must obtain a permit, which costs $20 for residents and $50 for non-residents, and is valid for both the Recycling Center and Transfer Station. Permits should be displayed from the vehicle's rearview mirror. The center is managed by the Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority (HRRA), which serves multiple towns in the region. It is essential to recycle correctly by only placing acceptable materials in the blue bins or at the center, as contamination from unacceptable items can hinder recycling efforts. For more information on what can be recycled and to download a permit application, visitors should refer to the HRRA resources.

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Town of Stafford Transfer Station

80 Upper Rd Stafford Springs CT 06076 USA

(860) 684-4364

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri-Sat 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (16 reviews)

The Town of Stafford Transfer Station is the municipal drop-off for waste and recycling in Stafford Springs, at 80 Upper Rd. Residents and local businesses can bring recyclables including paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, sorted and free of contamination. The station also holds periodic special collection events. A transfer-station permit or sticker is generally required to use the facility, so residents should check the town's current guidelines before their first trip.

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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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EyeRecycle, LLC

280 Chase River Rd Waterbury CT 06704 USA

(203) 718-6422

Mon Closed · Tue-Thu 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.8 (29 reviews)

EyeRecycle is a recycling center located at 280 Chase River Rd., Waterbury, CT, dedicated to making bottle deposit redemption equitable for all. The facility accepts aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass, emphasizing the importance of recycling these materials to promote sustainability. Visitors can collect their redeemable items in clear bags, with glass packed in cardboard boxes, and bring them to the center for quick counting and immediate cash payment. EyeRecycle also supports community involvement through fundraising opportunities for schools, nonprofits, and other organizations. The center is committed to raising recycling awareness and offers services for the needs of individuals, businesses, and local projects.

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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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Woodbury Transfer Station And Recycling Center

22 Bacon Pond Rd Woodbury CT 06798 USA

203-263-3633

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (7 reviews)

Woodbury’s transfer station serves eligible town residents and taxpayers with a required vehicle permit. The Town lists hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Loads are inspected; town trash and organics require authorized bags. Recycling and special-waste streams include paper and cardboard, containers, scrap metal, batteries, waste oil, tires, mattresses and electronics; confirm current fees and rules with the attendant.

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