Recycling centers in Branford, Connecticut

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.