Recycling centers in Stratford, Connecticut

Returnable Container Management is a beverage container redemption center at 1855 Stratford Avenue in Stratford, Connecticut. The facility accepts all bottles and cans marked with a Connecticut deposit, refunding the CT deposit value. It operates as a self-service drop-off redemption point for residents returning deposit containers.

Residential Waste Systems (RWS) is a family-owned business located at 770 Woodend Rd, Stratford, CT, specializing in residential trash and recycling removal in Monroe, Trumbull, and Easton, CT. They offer weekly curbside pickup for residential trash and recycling, as well as dumpster rentals for renovations, bulk clean-outs, and junk removal. Customers receive a 96-gallon garbage can at no additional cost, which is equivalent to three standard household garbage cans. RWS emphasizes a customer-first attitude and encourages residents to have their trash and recycling out the night before pickup. They also provide home heating fuel services. For inquiries or to schedule a pickup, customers can contact RWS directly.

The Southwestern CT Regional Recycling Center is a regional recycling facility located in Stratford, Connecticut. This facility processes recyclable materials from multiple municipalities in southwestern Connecticut, providing essential waste management services to the region. The center accepts paper, cardboard, plastics (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, and glass bottles. The facility was previously home to the famous Garbage Museum, which operated from 1994 until 2011 and featured educational exhibits on waste management and recycling, including the iconic Trash-o-saurus sculpture. Today, the center continues to serve as a vital resource for regional recycling efforts, helping communities reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability. The facility operates during business hours and provides efficient processing of recyclable materials with helpful and knowledgeable staff.