Middletown, Connecticut

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Bishop's Auto Parts

120 Stantack Rd

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.

Used Auto PartsSalvage PartsLate Model PartsEnginesBody PartsWe Buy Cars+2 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm ET

Accepts: Used vehicles

Services: Used auto parts sales · Parts shipping (UPS/FedEx) · New England delivery · Nationwide parts network · Vehicle buying

Do you deliver parts?

Yes, Bishop's delivers throughout much of New England and ships nationally via UPS or FedEx.

What do you specialize in?

Bishop's specializes in late-model auto parts and has over 53,000 parts in their warehouse.

City of Middletown Recycling Center

185 Johnson St Middletown CT 06457 USA

4.3/5(23 reviews)

The Middletown Recycling Center serves Middletown residents and businesses, accepting recyclable materials and bulk waste. Regular household trash is not accepted at this site, and residents need to have it collected at their properties.

CardboardPlastic food containersBatteriesFood scrapsHousehold electronicsMattresses+9 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 2:45 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Cardboard, Plastic food containers, Batteries, Food scraps, Household electronics, Mattresses, Box springs, Yard waste, Mixed paper, Glass bottles, Gas canisters, Broken furniture, Wood, Demolition debris, Construction debris, Landscaping debris, Scrap metal, Freon containing items, Tires

Services: Accept recyclable materials · Accept bulk waste · Swap Shack for usable household items

What are the regular hours of operation?

The Recycling Center is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 2:45pm, and on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 7am to 11:45am during the months of December to March, July, and August.

How can residents obtain a vehicle tag for entry?

Residents can apply for a vehicle tag in person at the Department of Public Works in City Hall, online through a form, or by mailing in a completed application with proof of residency.

MT Bottle Return

373 E Main St Middletown CT 06457 USA

3.6/5(59 reviews)

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.

Glass BottlesPlasticsCansCardboardDrop-off CenterAutomated Return Service

Listed hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Middletown

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Middletown include Cardboard, Used Auto Parts, Salvage Parts, Late Model Parts, Engines. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown requires a resident vehicle tag to use its Recycling Center on Johnson Street, and the center takes recyclables, bulk waste, and food scraps but never regular household trash. Recycling itself is mandatory citywide for residents, businesses, schools, and institutions, with fines for violations. The city also runs a Swap Shack at the center where usable household items change hands for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Middletown Recycling Center and who can use it?

At 185 Johnson Street, at the corner of Johnson St. and North Main St. It is available to Middletown residents and businesses only and accepts recyclable materials and bulk waste generated in Middletown. Regular household trash is not accepted and has to be collected at your property.

What are the Middletown Recycling Center's hours?

All year, Monday through Friday from 7am to 2:45pm. Saturdays vary by season: the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 7am to 11:45am during December through March and July and August, and every Saturday from 7am to 11:45am during April through June and September through November.

How do I get a pass for the Recycling Center?

Middletown residents and businesses must obtain a vehicle tag. Apply in person at the Department of Public Works in City Hall Room 210 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., online through the city's form, or by mail to Middletown Public Works, 245 Dekoven Drive, Room 210. Bring or include your vehicle registration or other proof of residency.

What can Middletown residents recycle curbside?

Paper products including white and colored paper, junk mail, envelopes, newspaper, magazines and inserts, paperboard such as cereal boxes, and corrugated cardboard including clean pizza boxes; food and beverage glass bottles and jars; aluminum foil, cans, metal lids from cans, and food grade aerosol cans; and plastic bottles with caps attached, plastic tubs and lids, and single-use plastic cups without lids or straws. Recycling is mandatory for everyone and violations can result in fines.

Where do electronics and paint go in Middletown?

The Recycling Center accepts household electronics from residents at no charge under state law, limited to 7 devices at a time with no business electronics, and works with Take 2, Inc. to recycle them. Latex and oil based paint goes to the city's Household Hazardous Waste Day, and limited quantities can go year-round to a PaintCare location, which in Middletown is the ACE Hardware on South Main Street.

Recycling tips for Middletown

•Get your vehicle tag before the first trip, because the center will not admit you without one.
•Bring recyclables and bulk waste only, since household trash is turned away.
•Check the Saturday calendar, because Saturday hours change with the season.
•Limit electronics drop-offs to 7 devices per visit.
•Take clean, dry textiles to the bins at the Recycling Center, elementary schools, or the Senior Center.

Recycling centers near Middletown

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