Town of North Haven Recycling center

90 Elm St North Haven CT 06473 USA

4.1 (13 reviews)

municipal drop-offresidents onlyyard waste

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About this center

The Town of North Haven Recycling/Transfer Center is a municipal drop-off site at 90 Elm Street, adjacent to the North Haven Racquet Club, for North Haven residents only. It accepts mixed paper, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, rinsed #1-#7 plastics, glass, metal cans, and crankcase oil, along with metal and white goods, upholstered furniture and mattresses, tires (2 without rims per visit), wood and brush, and leaves and grass. No permit is currently required, but residents must show a valid photo ID with a North Haven address to the attendant. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Materials accepted & services

municipal drop-off residents only yard waste scrap metal white goods single-stream recycling waste oil

Services offered

Drop-off recycling of household recyclables
Bulky waste and white goods drop-off
Yard waste and brush drop-off
Waste oil drop-off
Tire drop-off (limited)

Areas served

North Haven, CT

Not accepted

Construction and demolition materials (windows, doors, shingles, sheetrock, plywood)Car partsConcrete and bricksHazardous wasteTree stumps with root balls

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the North Haven Recycling/Transfer Center?

It is solely for North Haven residents. Until further notice no permit is needed, but you must show the attendant a valid photo ID with a North Haven address.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

What recyclables and items are accepted?

Mixed paper, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, rinsed #1-#7 plastic containers, glass, metal cans, and uncontaminated waste oil. Residents may also drop off metal and white goods, upholstered items, up to 2 tires without rims per visit, wood and brush, and leaves and grass.

What is not accepted at the center?

Construction and demolition debris, car parts, concrete and bricks, hazardous waste, and tree stumps with root balls. Commercial vehicles and mason dump trucks are not permitted, and the site only accommodates 3/4-ton or smaller pickups, passenger cars, vans, or station wagons.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Rob B

a year ago

Google review

Love going to recycling center to drop off grass leaves cardboard etc guys working there are always helping very well run easy to drop off

David Pascale

7 years ago

Google review

I was a little leery after reading reviews but was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I probably approached 3 people over the course of a week; and was treated well each time getting the information I needed to complete my tasks.

Mallory

2 years ago

Google review

I like coming here! Not every town offers this kind of service! The guys are funny they sit and chill and keep an eye on the place. If you need em they come right over and help. Thank you guys for your help!!!!!

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