Hartford, Connecticut

Recycling centers in Hartford

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4 locations

Capitol Recycling

123 Murphy Rd Hartford CT 06114 USA

4.2/5(5 reviews)

What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?

The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 1 inspection-case record to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 300089547, recorded establishment CAPITOL RECYCLING, opened 2002-07-10; source type Referral; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2002-08-14. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=300089547 An inspection-case record does not itself establish a citation, accident outcome or current safety rating; some scopes can be records-only or no inspection. Historical records may concern prior operators. Checked 2026-10-31.

What historical OSHA citations and recorded corrections are linked to these cases?

The matched cases contain 1 reviewed citation entry in the 2026-10-30 source download. Entries with unclear deletion flags were withheld. Recorded entries: Case 300089547, citation 01001, issued 2002-07-30; cited standard code 19100305 B01; source classification Other; final-order date not supplied; source abatement status Abatement Completed; abatement due date 2002-08-09. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=300089547 An abatement due date is a deadline, not a completion date. Citation classifications and historical records are not a present-day safety finding. A blank final-order date does not establish whether a matter remains open. Assessed amounts are not an outstanding balance or proof of payment.

City Recycling

26 Fishfry St Hartford CT 06120 USA

4.1/5(60 reviews)

City Recycling is a scrap metal yard on Fishfry Street in Hartford, part of the Connecticut Scrap family of yards. They buy ferrous and non-ferrous metal by weight at competitive, market-based prices and hand you a certified scale ticket showing the gross, tare, and net weight on every load. A big part of the business is junk vehicles: they buy cars, trucks, trailers, and equipment in any condition, running or not, pay cash, and will tow junk cars away for free. On the metal side they take the full range of scrap, including copper, aluminum, brass, steel and cast iron, stainless steel, insulated wire, and batteries, with no load too big or too small. City Recycling serves Hartford and surrounding towns such as West Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Glastonbury, Newington, and Windsor. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 7 AM to 2:30 PM. Call (860) 522-9273 for current scrap prices or to arrange a junk car pickup.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

Manchester Recycling & Materials LLC

275 Weston St Hartford CT 06120 USA

4.8/5(54 reviews)

Manchester Recycling & Materials is a family-owned Hartford business with about 20 years in operation that sells landscape and construction materials and reclaims demolition debris. It sells topsoil, screened bedding sand, silty fill, trap rock in several sizes, landscape boulders, millings, and reclaimed concrete plus an asphalt, concrete, and brick blend called econo. Residential and commercial customers bring concrete, asphalt, and brick to the site, or the company picks it up from driveways, roads, bridges, and concrete steps. A crushing service works at commercial job sites on concrete, asphalt, brick, and rock. The company also does excavation and dumpster rental. Material pickup is at 510 Ledyard Street, and delivery covers Hartford and Tolland Counties.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 4:00 pm · Sat 7:00 am - 12:00 pm · Sun Closed

Accepts: Concrete, Asphalt, Brick

Services: Concrete, asphalt, and brick reclaiming · On-site crushing at commercial job sites · Excavation · Dumpster rental · Material pickup and delivery

What does Manchester Recycling & Materials reclaim?

The company reclaims concrete, asphalt, and brick from residential and commercial demolition work.

Does Manchester Recycling & Materials pick up demolition debris?

Yes. It picks up concrete, asphalt, and brick from driveways, roads, bridges, and steps, or customers bring the material to the site.

Sims Metal - Hartford, Connecticut

263 Locust St Hartford CT 06114 USA

4.4/5(70 reviews)

Sims Metal Hartford on Locust Street is the largest scrap yard in Greater Hartford, buying ferrous and nonferrous metals, appliances, stainless steel, nickel alloys, electronic waste, and catalytic converters. The yard features certified state scales, cranes, forklifts, and roll-off bins for businesses and residents. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to noon.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous scrap, Nonferrous scrap, Copper, Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless steel, Nickel alloys, Appliances, Electronic waste, Catalytic converters, Junk cars

Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk car purchasing · Electronic waste recycling · Catalytic converter recycling · Roll-off bin service · Certified scale weighing

Where is Sims Metal Hartford?

The yard is at 263 Locust St, Hartford, CT 06114.

Does Sims Hartford offer pickup?

No residential pickup. Residents and businesses can drop off scrap during yard hours.

Materials Accepted in Hartford

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Hartford include Scrap Metal, Junk Cars, Auto Salvage, Copper, Aluminum. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford collects only what is in a city-issued bin, unless you have made other arrangements. Bins go to the curb after 4 p.m. the day before collection and come back within 24 hours after the truck. A city holiday can push collection one day. On most streets, parking is banned on trash day except for a vehicle with a valid handicap tag. Connecticut's refund is 10 cents.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do Hartford bins go out?

After 4 p.m. the day before collection. Once the truck has come, take the bins off the curb within 24 hours. The city publishes separate Monday through Friday street lists for the routes.

Can I park on the street on Hartford trash day?

Parking is prohibited on most streets on collection day. A vehicle with a valid handicap tag is the exception the city lists.

What is the bottle deposit in Hartford?

Connecticut pays 10 cents on a covered container. The amount rose from 5 cents on January 1, 2024. A handling-fee change for some large redemption centers does not change that 10-cent refund.

Recycling tips for Hartford

  • •City bin only, out after 4 p.m. the day before.
  • •Pull the bin back within a day of collection.
  • •Move the car on trash day unless it has a handicap tag.
  • •A holiday can slide the route one day.
  • •Covered bottles are worth 10 cents at a return point.

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