Recycling centers in Middletown, Connecticut

Bishop's Auto Parts is one of the largest used auto parts dealers in New England, operating a warehouse in Middletown, Connecticut with over 53,000 parts in stock. The company specializes in late-model salvage parts including engines, quarter panels, taillight assemblies, and a full range of body and mechanical components, available for in-store pickup or shipped via UPS and FedEx. Bishop's also buys used vehicles and participates in a nationwide parts network to source items not held in inventory.

The Middletown Recycling Center, located at 185 Johnson Street, Middletown, accepts recyclable materials and bulk waste generated in Middletown, but does not accept regular household trash. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 2:45 PM, with additional hours on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 7 AM to 11:45 AM during December to March and July to August, and every Saturday from 7 AM to 11:45 AM from April to June and September to November. Only Middletown taxpayers can use the center, and starting July 1, 2023, residents must obtain a vehicle window sticker to gain entry, available at the Department of Public Works or via an online form. The center does not accept materials like asphalt, concrete, or clean fill, and limits loads to two tons per visit. For larger loads, residents are directed to private facilities. The Swap Shack is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Wednesdays from 12 PM to 2 PM, allowing residents to exchange items.

MT Bottle Return is a recycling center located at 373 East Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457, open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The center offers an automated bottle and can return service that counts and pays for thousands of returnables in just minutes, providing the full 10-cent deposit per container in cash on the spot. Visitors are instructed to bring plastics and cans in separate bags, while glass bottles should be placed in beer boxes or any small cardboard boxes, as loose glass bottles are not accepted. MT Bottle Return also collaborates with non-profits for fundraising through bottle drives, supporting local scout troops, schools, and churches.