Recycling Centers in Berlin, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Berlin, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Berlin, Connecticut. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Berlin area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Berlin: A Local Guide
Berlin, Connecticut offers residents a trio of distinct recycling and waste drop-off options along Christian Lane and Town Farm Lane. The facilities serve different audiences and accept different materials, so knowing which one fits your needs can save you a wasted trip.
The Berlin Municipal Transfer Station and Recycling Center at 19 Town Farm Lane is the town's free facility exclusively for Berlin residents. Open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–Noon (extended to 3:00 PM in fall), it handles the widest range of materials: electronics, appliances, household hazardous waste (motor oil, antifreeze, paint), tires, scrap metal, cardboard, yard waste, clothing, mattresses, and construction debris — all at no charge with proof of Berlin residency. Call ahead at 860-828-7022.
Just down the road, the New Britain Recycling Center at 642 Christian Lane operates as a drop-off site for City of New Britain residents. It accepts mattresses, electronics, and scrap metal free of charge, plus general household waste and construction debris at $160/ton (minimum $10). Weekday hours run 7:00 AM–2:15 PM; Saturday service is offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays April–October and every Saturday in November, 7:00 AM–11:45 AM. Contact the facility at 860-826-3494.
For commercial haulers and anyone who doesn't qualify for the municipal options, CWPM LLC at 415 Christian Lane runs a state-permitted commercial transfer station with no residency restriction. CWPM accepts bulky waste, appliances, brush, cardboard, mattresses ($30/unit), and tires ($10/unit), Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM and Saturday 6:00–10:30 AM. Call 860-828-1162. Note that CWPM does not accept household garbage, hazardous waste, or yard waste.
Nearby recycling hubs in the Hartford County area include Meriden, New Britain, Bristol, and Hartford. For statewide recycling guidance, visit the Connecticut recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Berlin
Which recycling center in Berlin, CT accepts electronics for free?
Both the Berlin Municipal Transfer Station (residents only) and the New Britain Recycling Center on Christian Lane accept electronics at no charge. Connecticut's e-waste program covers TVs, computers, phones, and most consumer electronics.
Do I need to be a Berlin resident to use any of these facilities?
The Berlin Municipal Transfer Station at 19 Town Farm Lane requires proof of Berlin residency. The New Britain Recycling Center at 642 Christian Lane is intended for New Britain residents. CWPM LLC at 415 Christian Lane is a commercial facility open to all — residency is not required, but fees apply.
Where can I drop off household hazardous waste in Berlin, CT?
The Berlin Municipal Transfer Station at 19 Town Farm Lane accepts motor oil, antifreeze, paint, fluorescent bulbs, and household chemicals free of charge for Berlin residents. CWPM LLC does not accept hazardous waste.
Does CWPM in Berlin accept household garbage?
No. CWPM LLC does not accept household garbage, hazardous waste, waste oil, antifreeze, grass, or leaves. It handles bulky waste, construction debris, appliances, cardboard, tires, and mattresses.