Berlin, Connecticut

Recycling centers in Berlin

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Local recycling centers

2 locations

Berlin Municiple Transfer Station/Recycling Center

19 Town Farm Ln Berlin CT 06037 USA

5/5(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.

No Scrap Metalglass bottles & jarsmetal food and beverage containersplastic food and beverage containers #1 - #7newspapersmagazines+4 more

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

Accepts: glass bottles & jars, metal food and beverage containers, plastic food and beverage containers #1 - #7, newspapers, magazines, mixed paper, corrugated boxes, flat cardboard, juice cartons, aluminum foil

Services: mattress disposal program

What are the hours of operation?

The Berlin Municipal Transfer Station is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Can residents dispose of mattresses for free?

Yes, residents can dispose of mattresses and box springs at the Transfer Station at no charge.

New Britain Recycling Center

642 Christian Ln Berlin CT 06037 USA

4.5/5(15 reviews)

The City’s Recycling Center, located at 642 Christian Lane, Berlin, offers residents a convenient option for disposing of various items beyond curbside refuse and recycling services. Many items, including mattresses, electronics, and metal waste, can be disposed of at no cost, while general waste such as household trash and construction debris incurs a fee of $160.00 per ton, with minimum transaction fees of $10 for up to 100 lbs and $20 for 101 lbs to 240 lbs. The center is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 2:15 pm, and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from April to October, as well as every Saturday in November from 7:00 am to 11:45 am. A detailed guide on disposal and recycling fees is available in the City’s Refuse and Recycling Disposal Guide.

MattressesElectronicsMetal WasteHousehold TrashConstruction DebrisDrop-off+1 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 2:15 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Berlin

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Berlin include No Scrap Metal, glass bottles & jars, metal food and beverage containers, plastic food and beverage containers #1 - #7, newspapers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Berlin, Connecticut

Berlin, Connecticut lists its accepted recycling items and local recycling contacts on the town website. Questions can go to the town's recycling coordinator or the Tunxis Recycling operating committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle in Berlin, Connecticut?

The town lists clear or colored glass bottles and jars, juice and milk cartons, metal cans and clean aluminum foil, plastics #1 through #7 (clean food and beverage containers only), newspapers, magazines, catalogs, phone books, cereal-type boxes, and mixed paper including office paper and envelopes.

Can I recycle shredded paper in Berlin?

No. The town says shredded paper must go in your regular trash container, where it is burned for energy.

Who do I call with recycling questions in Berlin?

The town names its recycling coordinator, reachable at 860-828-7069, or the Tunxis Recycling operating committee at 860-585-0419 or 860-225-9811. The town's contact line for this page is (860) 828-7022.

Is the Berlin transfer center open on Saturdays?

The town's page says it is open most Saturdays, with exact dates available by calling (860) 828-7022. Confirm weekday hours and holiday closures with the same number.

Where does this Berlin information come from?

Town of Berlin, CT, Accepted Items, checked October 16, 2026.

Recycling tips for Berlin

  • •Only clean food and beverage containers count as #1 through #7 plastics.
  • •Put shredded paper in the trash, not the recycling.
  • •Call ahead for Saturday dates.

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