Tire Recycling in Connecticut

Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station

747 E Main St Branford CT 06405 USA

(203) 483-8641

Mon-Fri 7:15 AM – 1:30 PM · Sat 7:15 AM – 2:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (24 reviews)

The Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station is a municipal waste management and recycling facility serving Branford, Connecticut residents at 747 East Main Street. This town-operated facility provides essential recycling and disposal services for New Haven County residents, offering convenient drop-off options for household recyclables, bulk items, electronics, appliances, construction debris, and yard waste. The Transfer Station accepts a range of materials including all standard recyclables (corrugated cardboard, paper products, white office paper, glass bottles, metal food cans, rigid plastics), electronics and e-waste (computers, TVs, printers, monitors), household appliances (both with and without Freon - doors must be removed from Freon-containing units), books and textiles for donation/recycling, chippable yard waste (branches up to 8 feet in length, 1-ton limit), construction and demolition debris (up to 1-ton limit per visit), fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs, used motor oil (up to 5 gallons), automotive tires (limit of 4 passenger tires per visit), and household garbage. The facility features designated areas for each material type, ensuring proper sorting and processing. Branford Transfer Station serves as an important resource for residents undertaking home improvement projects, spring cleaning, or regular recycling needs. Important restrictions: The facility does NOT accept asbestos-containing materials, car batteries (take to auto parts stores), construction debris over 1 ton, grass clippings (compost at home), latex or oil-based paints, pesticides and chemicals, plastic film and bags, propane tanks, or large tree sections/stumps. Operating Monday through Friday 7:15 AM to 1:30 PM and Saturday 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM, the facility provides accessible hours for working residents. Office staff are available weekdays 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM for questions and assistance. Branford residents should contact the Solid Waste Recycling Coordinator at (203) 483-8641 for detailed information about accepted materials, fees, and special programs. Located on East Main Street (Route 1), the facility is easily accessible from I-95 and serves Branford, East Haven, North Branford, and surrounding shoreline communities.

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CCR & T LLC

22 Burton Dr Cheshire CT 06410 USA

(203) 272-4039

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

AJ Waste Systems, located at 22 Burton Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410, has been a family-owned refuse and recycling company for over 50 years. The facility operates a residential transfer station open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while the commercial construction and demolition transfer station is available Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Disposal fees for residential drop-off are charged per pound, with rates starting at $50 for up to 200 lbs. Specific items such as large appliances, tires, grass, leaves, and electronics incur additional fees, while mattresses are not accepted. Access to the commercial transfer station is available only to Connecticut residents on Saturdays, and payment is cash only. Visitors are encouraged to contact the facility with any questions regarding accepted materials and disposal procedures.

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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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East Hartford Transfer Station

61 Ecology Dr

(860) 282-4845

East Hartford Transfer Station is a recycling and transfer station at 61 Ecology Dr, East Hartford, CT. Contact the facility to confirm accepted materials, access rules and current hours before visiting.

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WIN Waste Innovations - Norwalk

18 Meadow St Norwalk CT 06854 USA

866-946-9278

Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Sat 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. · Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

WIN Waste Norwalk is a transfer station for construction and demolition waste (C&D) and municipal solid waste (MSW). The site specializes in recycling C&D debris and responsibly transferring waste for disposal. It efficiently recovers recyclables such as wood, asphalt, brick, and metal for reuse.

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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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Somers, CT Recycling Center

127 Egypt Rd Somers CT 06071 USA

(860) 763-8214

Mon 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tue-Wed Closed · Thu 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

4.8 (15 reviews)

The Somers Recycling Center is the Town of Somers' resident drop-off facility, located at 93 Egypt Rd in Somers, CT and run by the Public Works Department. Use requires an annual Recycling Center permit, and all permit applications require proof of Somers residency with a full ID check. The center accepts a range of materials including tires (via the Connecticut Tire Stewardship program), paint (via PaintCare), electronics, mattresses, ink cartridges, and food scraps. It is open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with closures on listed holidays.

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Stamford Transfer Station

101 Harbor View Ave Stamford CT 06902 USA

(203) 977-4620

Mon-Sat 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (20 reviews)

Stamford Transfer Station, also called the Scale House, is the City of Stamford's municipal drop-off facility at 101 Harbor View Avenue, run by the Recycling and Sanitation department. Residents with passenger plates and a Stamford Dump Permit can drop off garbage, recycling, and yard waste Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the first 200 lbs per day is free and additional weight is charged at $6.75 per 100 lbs ($135 per ton), with set fees for Freon appliances and tires. Commercial vehicles, trailers, and rental trucks must use the Scale House rather than the Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center on Magee Avenue. Chemicals, hazardous waste, liquids, and oil-based paint are not accepted.

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Washington Transfer Station

57 Clark Rd Washington CT 06793 USA

860-868-0188

Mon-Wed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm · Sun Closed

4.0 (7 reviews)

The Clark Road Transfer Station is the Town of Washington's primary collection site for household trash and recyclables. Residents get access with a vehicle sticker from the Tax Office, and drop-off recycling follows the Connecticut single stream system, with cardboard flattened and food containers rinsed. A site map shows separate areas for glass, composting, household waste, metal, demolition debris, mattresses, e-waste, tires and car batteries, textiles, Red Cross clothing, books, and a swap shop. The station is open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, closes Thursday, Sunday, and town holidays, and shuts the lower gate at 1:55 PM. Free curbside recycling pickup also runs every other Monday for residents who sign up.

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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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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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