Recycling centers in Hartford, Connecticut

A&B Auto Salvage and Scrap Metal is a family-owned scrap metal buyer and junk car salvage yard in East Hartford, CT, in business since 1984. They pay cash for scrap metal and junk vehicles, sell used auto parts, and offer dumpster services and junk car pickup.

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.

Green Monster e-Cycling is an electronics recycler and data-destruction company at 150 Brook Street in West Hartford, in business since 2007 and serving both individuals and businesses across Greater Hartford. It accepts a wide range of electronics, including televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, fax machines, game consoles, telephones, and media storage devices, and uses shredding equipment for complete data destruction. The facility offers drop-off as well as scheduled pickup for larger quantities, and processes e-waste in compliance with federal and state regulations. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to noon.

Manchester Recycling Materials LLC is a family-owned recycling center with 20 years of experience, offering quality landscaping materials and excavation services. They provide topsoil and accept various recyclable materials, including concrete, asphalt, and brick, with pickup services available. Customers can request a free quote for services such as material crushing at commercial job sites. The center operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, remaining closed on Sundays. Visitors are encouraged to contact the center for pricing information and to learn more about their services.

Regional Refuse Disposal District #1 (RRDD #1) is a municipal transfer station serving the residents of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester, Connecticut. It accepts household trash, single stream recycling, food waste, and a variety of recyclables including small metal, wire, heavy iron, electronics (e-waste), batteries (household and automotive), propane tanks, paint, fluorescent light bulbs, and Styrofoam. The site also runs a tag sale reuse area and household hazardous waste collection, and requires a paid disposal sticker for use.

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.

The West Hartford Yard Waste and Recycling Center is a municipal facility exclusively serving West Hartford residents. An annual permit is required for access and can be purchased online or in-person at the Public Works Department for $20 per year. The center accepts a comprehensive range of materials including yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush, branches), clean wood, mattresses and box springs, electronics (e-waste), textiles and clothing, scrap metal, and various household recyclables. Free compost is available to permit holders for personal use in limited quantities - a valuable resource for gardeners. The facility operates as a self-service drop-off center where residents must load and unload their own vehicles. Commercial waste is strictly prohibited. The center provides an environmentally responsible way for West Hartford residents to dispose of yard waste and recyclables while diverting materials from landfills. Residents need to present a valid vehicle registration and utility bill showing a West Hartford address to obtain a permit. The facility is closed on Sundays and major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.