Recycling centers in West Hartford

Green Monster e-Cycling started in a West Hartford garage in 2007 and now runs a 20,000 square foot processing center at 150 Brook Street, one of Connecticut's first electronics recycling facilities. Drop-offs are always free, and the company schedules pickups from homes, businesses, and job sites. The accepted list covers computers, laptops, servers, networking and telecom gear, monitors, TVs, printers, phones, medical and lab equipment, and cables. Hard drives are wiped or destroyed, with serialized asset reporting and shredding for business customers. The yard refuses air conditioners, washers and dryers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, microwaves, vacuums, light bulbs, and household batteries. A zero-landfill policy applies to everything it receives. Drop-off runs Monday through Friday and Saturday morning.

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 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.