Recycling center in Portland, CT

Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center

39 Sand Hill Rd Portland CT 06480 USA

4.3 (7 reviews)

RecyclablesAppliancesNon-recyclables

Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center recycling center in Portland, CT - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

Recyclables Appliances Non-recyclables Drop-off Composting Demonstrations

Additional materials details

SERVICES AND MATERIALS: Recyclables Accepted: • Paper and cardboard • White paper (special exchange program available) • Plastics and containers • Glass materials • Metal cans and containers Waste Management: • Municipal solid waste disposal • Bag sales for waste disposal • Brush pickup services • Appliance pickup services • Non-recyclables disposal Special Programs: • White paper exchange program (1 free ream for 200 lbs of white paper) • Composting demonstrations • Recycling education initiatives IMPORTANT NOTES: • Contact facility for complete list of accepted materials • Scale hours may differ from facility hours • Summer hours differ from regular hours • Check facility for current programs and services

Pricing information

Contact the Portland Transfer Station directly or visit the Town of Portland website for current pricing information. Bag sales are available for municipal solid waste disposal. Some services may have associated fees. The white paper exchange program offers 1 free ream of office paper for every 200 pounds of white paper recycled. Contact facility for specific pricing on all services.

Special offers

Convenient Portland location serving Middlesex County. Extended summer hours on Tuesdays. White paper exchange program - get free office paper for recycling white paper. Composting demonstrations available. Brush and appliance pickup services. Part of Portland's comprehensive waste management system.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Jeremy Wheeler

in the last week

Google review

I paid for a permit I can never use. Half a dozen times their demo dumpster " wasnt there ". The rude guys says why dont you go back and complain to the town hall again and Im gonna. Guy is useless as a one legged skateboarder. I seen him turn away 3 people besides me everytime. So whos fault is this Im gonna find out

C. J

2 years ago

Google review

Once you go a few times you get the hang of it. Carl is great friendly and very helpful. Bring cash or check! Wish the pamphlet was updated for 2022 along with a basic site map.

Aaron Grover

a year ago

Google review

What a great crew that run this place and def a reasonable price.

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