Scrap Yards in Connecticut

Connecticut Metal Industries

1 Riverside Dr # G Ansonia CT 06401 USA

(203) 736-0790

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.2 (6 reviews)

Connecticut Metal Industries is a hands-on buyer and recycler of aluminum foil, foil-laminate and other packaging scrap. The company describes full-service recycling for facilities that manufacture or use packaging materials and lists its address at 1 Riverside Drive in Ansonia.

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Regional Refuse Disposal District

31 New Hartford Rd Barkhamsted CT 06063 USA

(860) 379-1972

Mon 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (25 reviews)

Residents of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Winchester bring trash and recycling to this municipal transfer station on New Hartford Road with a current window-sticker permit. Regional Refuse Disposal District #1 holds Connecticut DEEP operating permit 00501146-MTSGP and takes part in the Connecticut Tire Stewardship Program. The lower level has a tag sale plus drop-off for household trash, single-stream recycling, small metal, wire, heavy iron, food waste, and e-waste. Propane tanks, eyeglasses, American flags, auto and household batteries, paint, fluorescent lightbulbs, and styrofoam are accepted too. Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 stay open without a permit for recycling and electronics only. Trash still requires a permit, and the upper lot and scale stay closed. Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Bridgeport Scrap Metals Inc

226 Knowlton St Bridgeport CT 06608 USA

(203) 334-7075

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (41 reviews)

Bridgeport Scrap Metals buys scrap metal at 226 Knowlton Street and offers pickup for large quantities. Listed materials include copper, brass, insulated wire, aluminum, radiators, stainless steel, motors, rims, and lead or auto batteries; call about other grades. Open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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H&C SCRAP METALS

121 Knowlton St Bridgeport CT 06608 USA

(203) 330-8882

Mon-Sat 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3.3 (36 reviews)

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P.C. Metals, Inc

270 Central Ave Bridgeport CT 06607 USA

(203) 367-9328

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (45 reviews)

P.C. Metals, Inc. is a family-owned and operated scrap metal recycling company located at 270 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CT, serving the community since 1972. They accept a variety of scrap metals including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel, primarily from demolition, construction, plumbing, and household cleanouts. While they do not accept full vehicles, they do take many vehicle parts. The company offers competitive pricing, accurate weights, and immediate payment, with cash or check options available. Customers can either bring their scrap metal to the facility for weighing and payment or arrange for pickup services, which are typically completed within 24-48 hours. P.C. Metals also provides container services for both industrial and residential needs. Their operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Nichols Recycling

46 Meadow Road

(860) 669-2808

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-1:00pm, Sun Closed

Nichols Recycling is a premier scrap metal yard in Clinton, CT buying ferrous and nonferrous metals, junk vehicles, trucks, trailers, and equipment of any size, with certified scale tickets, dumpster/roll-off rental, and a u-pull used parts area on site.

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Dell's Auto Wrecking and Scrap Metals

16 Plumtrees Rd Danbury CT 06810 USA

(203) 743-6779

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

4.0 (65 reviews)

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Novella's Recycling

5 Thorpe Street

(203) 743-5275

Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 7:30 am-12:00 pm, closed Sunday and major holidays

Walk-in customers bring scrap metal to Novella's Recycling at 5 Thorpe Street in Danbury and leave with cash. The yard buys aluminum cans, copper, brass, bronze, lead, zinc, stainless steel, nickel alloys, radiators, and insulated copper and aluminum wire, and it handles steel and iron from tin and light iron to cast iron, plate and structural steel, bridge beams, and motor blocks. Roll-off containers from 10 to 40 yards are delivered, then picked up when full or when the job ends, and the yard offers containers that customers load or staff load. Accounts include homeowners, contractors, industrial customers, and government agencies, and the yard also handles electronics recycling and demolition.

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1-800-Mr-Junker

253 Roosevelt Dr Derby CT 06418 USA

(203) 736-2484

Mon-Sun 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

4.9 (36 reviews)

Junk hauling under the name 1800Mr-Junker, known as 1-800-Mr-Junker, has covered Connecticut since 2007 from 253 Roosevelt Drive in Derby. Founder Pat Civitella runs the company, which keeps its own recycling facility and reports recycling about 90 percent of each pickup. Usable furniture and appliances go to local charities or to Roosevelt Tower and Antiques Salvage, a reuse outlet. Construction debris and scrap metal are broken down for recycling. Crews of at least two people work from a 15-yard truck or a 30-yard truck. Hauls include household goods, computers and other electronics, appliances, construction materials, concrete, tires, cardboard, office and warehouse equipment, landscaping materials, paper, and leftovers from garage and estate sales. Junk cars are removed at no charge. The company is licensed and insured and takes cash, checks, and major credit cards.

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Fowler's Auto Wrecking

24 Old Coach Road

(860) 267-7140

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM-11:30 AM

Fowler's Auto Wrecking at 24 Old Coach Road in East Hampton provides junk vehicle removal, used auto and bus parts, scrap metal recycling, dumpster rentals, and a local transfer station for bulky and construction waste through Belltown Recycling Center.

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A&B Auto Salvage and Scrap Metal

54 Wrobel Pl

860-528-2124

Auto salvage: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sun 8:00am-12:00pm; Scrap: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, Sat 8:00am-12:00pm

A&B Auto Salvage and Scrap Metal is a family-owned scrap metal buyer and junk car salvage yard in East Hartford, CT, in business since 1984. They pay cash for scrap metal and junk vehicles, sell used auto parts, and offer dumpster services and junk car pickup.

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Calamari Recycling Co. Inc Scrap Metal

20 Town Dump Rd Essex CT 06426 USA

(860) 788-4447

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed

4.4 (58 reviews)

Calamari Recycling Co., Inc. is a family-owned scrap metal recycling facility located at 20 Town Dump Road, Essex, CT 06426. They specialize in recycling a variety of materials, including stainless steel, copper, brass, steel, and aluminum. The company serves various clients, including manufacturers, auto companies, building dismantlers, municipalities, and individual consumers, offering services such as construction and demolition debris removal, commercial dumpster rentals, and custom-designed scrap handling solutions. Their operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 11:30 AM. Notably, they emphasize quality control and have built a strong reputation for meeting customer expectations. Visitors are encouraged to schedule service or request a quote for their recycling needs.

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Town of Essex Transfer Station & Recycling Center

5 Dump Rd Essex CT 06426 USA

(860) 767-1926

Mon 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tue-Wed Closed · Thu-Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (8 reviews)

The Town of Essex Transfer Station and Recycling Center is located on Dump Road in Essex, CT 06426, operated by the town's Public Works department. The facility accepts household garbage and recyclables from Essex residents and runs several drop-off programs including electronics, food scraps, textiles, and gas cylinders. A valid ID proving Essex residency is required to use the facility.

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Glastonbury Transfer Station

2340 New London Turnpike South Glastonbury CT 06073 USA

(860) 652-7710

Mon Closed · Tue 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wed 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thu-Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (13 reviews)

The Glastonbury Transfer Station is the Town of Glastonbury's municipal drop-off facility at 2340 New London Turnpike, run by the Refuse Disposal & Sanitation department. Residents bring trash, recyclables, food waste, scrap metal, electronics, textiles, tires, leaves and grass clippings, automotive items, and clean corrugated cardboard, with applicable fees set by the town's Waste Disposal Guidelines. A Refuse Disposal Permit is required and can be obtained in person at the Transfer Station, Bulky Waste Facility, or Town Hall. The station is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (with extended Wednesday evening hours during Daylight Saving Time) and is closed on town holidays.

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City Recycling

26 Fishfry St Hartford CT 06120 USA

(860) 522-9273

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (60 reviews)

City Recycling is a scrap metal yard on Fishfry Street in Hartford, part of the Connecticut Scrap family of yards. They buy ferrous and non-ferrous metal by weight at competitive, market-based prices and hand you a certified scale ticket showing the gross, tare, and net weight on every load. A big part of the business is junk vehicles: they buy cars, trucks, trailers, and equipment in any condition, running or not, pay cash, and will tow junk cars away for free. On the metal side they take the full range of scrap, including copper, aluminum, brass, steel and cast iron, stainless steel, insulated wire, and batteries, with no load too big or too small. City Recycling serves Hartford and surrounding towns such as West Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, Glastonbury, Newington, and Windsor. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 7 AM to 2:30 PM. Call (860) 522-9273 for current scrap prices or to arrange a junk car pickup.

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Sims Metal - Hartford, Connecticut

263 Locust St Hartford CT 06114 USA

(860) 819-3245

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (70 reviews)

Sims Metal Hartford on Locust Street is the largest scrap yard in Greater Hartford, buying ferrous and nonferrous metals, appliances, stainless steel, nickel alloys, electronic waste, and catalytic converters. The yard features certified state scales, cranes, forklifts, and roll-off bins for businesses and residents. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to noon.

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Silver City Recycling, LLC

828 Old Colony Rd Meriden CT 06451 USA

(203) 440-4430

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (15 reviews)

Silver City Recycling, located at 828 Old Colony Road, Meriden, CT 06451, is a family-operated scrap metal recycling center with over 40 years of combined experience. Open six days a week, they offer competitive pricing and promise to beat any competitor's price on scrap metal. The facility caters to a diverse clientele, including walk-in customers, government agencies, municipalities, industrial clients, wholesalers, construction contractors, and auto salvage yards. They accept a variety of ferrous metals such as steel, cast iron, and light iron, as well as non-ferrous metals including aluminum, brass, copper, and precious metals. However, they do not accept closed or sealed containers, including propane bottles and gasoline fuel cans. Customers can expect a personal, face-to-face experience with knowledgeable staff and can inquire about scrap metal container needs, including bins and dumpsters.

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Connecticut Scrap

33 Pequot Rd Montville CT 06382 USA

(860) 848-3366

4.0 (44 reviews)

Connecticut Scrap operates a scrap metal yard at 33 Pequot Road in Uncasville, near Montville. The yard buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap in any amount and issues certified weight scale tickets showing commodity, gross, tare, net weight, and price. Junk cars, trucks, vans, and trailers can be sold for cash with free towing.

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New Fairfield Drop Off Center

33 Bigelow Rd New Fairfield CT 06812 USA

(203) 312-5677

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (7 reviews)

The New Fairfield Drop Off Center is the town's municipal transfer and recycling station at 33 Bigelow Road, run by the Public Works Department for New Fairfield residents. It accepts household garbage, single stream recycling, glass, food scraps, scrap metal, bulky waste, tires, automotive items, textiles, electronics, mattresses, and brush and leaves. A town permit is required for most items, though electronics and mattresses can be dropped off without one, and payment is by check, credit, or debit card only. Household garbage is sent to the WIN waste-to-energy facility in Bridgeport and single stream recycling goes to the Oak Ridge Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton.

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Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal Co

358 Chapel St New Haven CT 06511 USA

(203) 562-1594

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.9 (81 reviews)

Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal is a family-run scrap yard on Chapel Street in New Haven, and one of the oldest in Connecticut. They buy and pay cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including copper and brass, aluminum, steel and cast iron, stainless steel, lead, tin, pewter, bronze, nickel alloys, and insulated electrical wire. They also take appliances, automotive scrap such as catalytic converters, car batteries, radiators, and rims, computer and electronic scrap, and stainless kitchen and contractor equipment. Beyond over-the-counter drop-off, Alderman-Dow scraps whole junk cars and runs pickup programs for contractors, electricians, auto shops, and other businesses that generate scrap on the job. The yard has a public scale for weigh-and-pay service, posts current buy prices online, and pays cash on the spot. The yard is just off I-91 and I-95 in New Haven. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 7 AM to 2 PM.

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Chase Waste Material Corporation

250 Middletown Ave New Haven CT 06513 USA

(203) 787-5981

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (21 reviews)

Chase Waste buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap including copper, titanium, brass, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, lead, and wire. Public drop-off is available Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; hauling, container, and on-site demolition services are offered.

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Sims Metal - New Haven, Connecticut

808 Washington Ave New Haven CT 06519 USA

(203) 777-7445

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (66 reviews)

Sims Metal New Haven on Washington Avenue buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap, junk cars, appliances, and electronic waste with shearing capabilities and roll-off container service. The yard specializes in steel operations and serves businesses, scrap collectors, and the general public without appointments. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to noon.

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Sims Metal - North Haven, Connecticut

234 Universal Dr North Haven CT 06473 USA

(203) 777-2591

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (65 reviews)

Sims Metal in North Haven, Connecticut, is a leading metal recycling center that purchases and processes both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including electronics, bus and railcar components, and aluminum trailers. The facility offers a range of services such as industrial, obsolete, and demolition scrap services, along with trucking and roll-off container services. Processing capabilities include shearing, shredding, torch cutting, and wet car processing, with specialized equipment for detoxifying wet cars. The yard operates Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon for ferrous materials, while non-ferrous materials can be dropped off Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sims Metal accepts various metals including copper, steel, iron, aluminum, brass, lead, zinc, and nickel, but requires that Freon be removed from refrigerated appliances before acceptance. A valid government-issued photo ID is necessary for all transactions. The center emphasizes safety and provides a clean, organized environment for customers.

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Town of North Haven Recycling center

90 Elm St North Haven CT 06473 USA

(203) 239-5321

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (13 reviews)

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.

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LaJoie's Auto Wrecking Co., Inc.

40 Meadow St Norwalk CT 06854 USA

(203) 854-0767

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun CLOSED

4.6 (41 reviews)

LaJoie's Auto Wrecking has served Fairfield County since 1933, and the family still owns it. Its scrap yard on Meadow Street in Norwalk runs an on-site shredder that fully processes vehicles and scrap metal. The yard buys copper, brass, aluminum, insulated wire, lead, zinc, stainless steel, catalytic converters, steel, cast iron, and machinery such as forklifts and excavators, along with sedans, SUVs, trucks, and commercial vehicles in any condition. Contractors and businesses schedule container swap-outs, removals, and deliveries. The yard refuses enclosed containers, Freon-containing appliances, televisions and monitors, live ammunition, and metal with asbestos or radioactive material. Danbury and New Milford yards under the same name handle used auto parts and junk vehicles, but full scrap metal service is only in Norwalk. LaJoie's belongs to the Recycled Materials Association.

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Boyd's Used Auto Parts

133 Corning Road

860-887-3153

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; Sat 8:00am-12:00pm; Sun closed

Boyd's Used Auto Parts has been a locally owned auto recycler at the end of Corning Road in Norwich since 1958. Licensed and insured, it serves southeastern Connecticut and belongs to the Connecticut Auto Recyclers Association. Junk cars, trucks, and SUVs are weighed on the yard's new scale, and the yard pays by the ton, in cash on the spot. The yard tows junk vehicles away, sells used parts, and buys engines, batteries, and radiators. Late-model wrecks are a stated buying priority.

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HW Green Co

276 S Washington St Plainville CT 06062 USA

(860) 747-5514

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (37 reviews)

HW Green Company Inc. is a full-service scrap metal recycling site serving both retail and industrial customers. With over 40 years of experience, they provide reliable and transparent service across operations,from individual drop-offs to large-scale industrial scrap management.

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Jordan's Recycling - Preston

31 Norwich Westerly Road Rt. 2

(860) 887-2800

Jordan's Recycling in Preston, CT is part of Connecticut Scrap Metal, a multi-location scrap metal recycling company serving southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. They purchase both ferrous and nonferrous materials, junk cars, trucks, and trailers, and offer dumpster and roll-off container rental. For weighing scrap and junk cars, customers are directed to the Yerrington's location at 655 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT.

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Preston Transfer Station

108 Ross Rd

(860) 886-1836

Preston accepts recyclables, food scraps, gas cylinders, electronics, batteries, scrap metal and other special items. Every vehicle needs a sticker issued to a permanent Preston resident.

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Redding Transfer & Recycling Station

84 Hopewell Woods Rd West Redding CT 06896 USA

(203) 938-3026

Mon 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (3 reviews)

The Redding Transfer & Recycling Station is the municipal drop-off for waste and recycling in Redding, Connecticut, at 84 Hopewell Woods Rd West. Residents and local businesses can bring paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and electronics, and the station periodically holds special collection events for larger or harder-to-recycle items. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A transfer-station permit or sticker is generally required, so residents should check the town's guidelines before their first visit.

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Town of Stafford Transfer Station

80 Upper Rd Stafford Springs CT 06076 USA

(860) 684-4364

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri-Sat 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (16 reviews)

The Town of Stafford Transfer Station is the municipal drop-off for waste and recycling in Stafford Springs, at 80 Upper Rd. Residents and local businesses can bring recyclables including paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, sorted and free of contamination. The station also holds periodic special collection events. A transfer-station permit or sticker is generally required to use the facility, so residents should check the town's current guidelines before their first trip.

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Atlas Metals

74 Research Dr Stamford CT 06907 USA

(203) 998-7300

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (23 reviews)

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Rubino Brothers Inc

560 Canal Street

(203) 302-9140

Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat 7:00am-12:00pm, Sun Closed

Rubino Brothers Inc is a scrap metal recycling business in Stamford, Connecticut that buys junk cars and scrap metal, paying cash on the spot when a vehicle is received. The business also operates a second location at 2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 and offers bilingual service.

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Vulcan Scrap Metal LLC

60 Taff Ave Stamford CT 06902 USA

(203) 357-1720

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (13 reviews)

Vulcan Scrap Metal Co. is located at 60 Taff Ave, Stamford, CT 06902. They specialize in scrap metal recycling services, accepting a variety of metals for recycling. For inquiries, you can contact them via phone or fax, or email at vulcanscrap@yahoo.com. Visitors are encouraged to check with the company regarding specific materials accepted or rejected before visiting.

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Liberty Recycling North

1165 S Main St Torrington CT 06790 USA

(860) 482-8447

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (30 reviews)

Liberty Recycling is located at 1165 S Main St in Torrington, CT in Litchfield County. This facility accepts materials for recycling and provides cleanout services for households and businesses.

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H. Goodmaster & Son Scrap Metal Recycling

53 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford CT 06492 USA

203-815-2480

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.7 (3 reviews)

Three generations of the Goodmaster family have run this industrial scrap business in Wallingford, and the owners oversee every transaction. The company buys, sells, and imports scrap from manufacturers and contractors, and it handles, packages, processes, and brokers industrial scrap out of a 20,000 square foot warehouse on North Plains Industrial Road. Its buy list centers on specialty and non-ferrous material: aerospace and high temperature alloys, titanium, nickel alloys, tool steel, tungsten carbide, copper, brass, bronze, lead, tin, precious metals, electrical wire, electric motors, and stainless steel. It also takes steel and iron, automotive scrap, computer scrap, and contractor scrap. Sellers collect a check or cash.

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Wallingford Recycling Center

25 Pent Rd Wallingford CT 06492 USA

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (8 reviews)

Wallingford residents can bring mandated recyclables and other designated materials to the Resident Disposal Center at 25 Pent Road. The Town publishes material-specific rules and operating hours.

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Albert Bros., Inc.

240 East Aurora Street

203-753-4146

Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:15pm; Saturday-Sunday Closed

Albert Bros., Inc. is the largest privately-owned metal recycler in the Northeast, buying, processing, and selling millions of pounds of scrap metal weekly. They serve municipalities, manufacturers, and individual drop-off customers with industrial, retail, and brokerage metal recycling services. In 2025 they expanded into EV battery recycling, rare earth magnets, solar panel components, advanced aerospace alloys, and e-waste recovery, alongside traditional ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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Eastern Economic Recycling

73 Denver Pl Waterbury CT 06708 USA

(203) 756-3603

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.5 (33 reviews)

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West Hartford Recycling Center

25 Brixton St West Hartford CT 06110 USA

(860) 231-8100

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (13 reviews)

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.

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Wilton Transfer Station

71 Mather St Wilton CT 06897 USA

(203) 563-0152

Mon-Thu 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

2.8 (6 reviews)

The Wilton Transfer Station is the Town of Wilton's municipal facility for solid waste, bulky waste, recyclables, scrap metal, and electronics, and accepts only material originating from residential properties in Wilton. A vehicle permit sticker is required to use the station, and certain materials require pre-purchased tickets from the Town Clerk. Recyclables (free except tires) include clean metal and glass, plastics #1 through #7, newspaper and magazines, mixed paper, flattened cardboard and paperboard, clothing and shoes, empty aerosol cans, and light bulbs. The station also takes scrap metal such as appliances, mowers, and car bumpers (no gas or freon) at no charge, and accepts electronics including computers, monitors, TVs, printers, and laptops; hazardous waste, propane tanks, paint, and yard or storm debris are not accepted. Wilton is a member of the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA).

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Continental Scrap Metal LLC

1275 Wolcott Rd Wolcott CT 06716 USA

(203) 879-4673

Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4 PM · Sat 8 AM - 1 PM · Sun Closed

3.8 (60 reviews)

Continental Scrap Metal LLC is located at 1275 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT. It provides a range of recycling services geared towards both industrial and individual clients. They focus on environmentally friendly practices and offer immediate payment for scrap metals.

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Woodbury Transfer Station And Recycling Center

22 Bacon Pond Rd Woodbury CT 06798 USA

203-263-3633

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (7 reviews)

Woodbury’s transfer station serves eligible town residents and taxpayers with a required vehicle permit. The Town lists hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Loads are inspected; town trash and organics require authorized bags. Recycling and special-waste streams include paper and cardboard, containers, scrap metal, batteries, waste oil, tires, mattresses and electronics; confirm current fees and rules with the attendant.

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