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About This Location

The Bethany Recycling Center at 755 Amity Road is the Town of Bethany's municipal drop-off for household recyclables. Run by Public Works, it takes single-stream curbside-style recyclables — paper, flattened cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel/tin/aluminum cans, and plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs. It is open Tuesday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs (clean, lids on)
✓ Glass bottles and jars, all colors (empty, caps off)
✓ Steel, tin and aluminum cans
✓ Clean aluminum pie plates, trays and foil
✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Newspaper, magazines and office paper
✓ Pizza boxes, brown paper bags and cartons

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags and plastic utensils
✕ Black take-out containers
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Flower pots and bulky plastics
✕ Window glass, mirrors, auto glass, light bulbs, dishes, ceramics, Pyrex
✕ Aerosol cans, pots and pans, hangers, wire and chains
✕ Food-soiled paper, napkins, paper towels, tissues, gift wrap
✕ Hazardous-material containers

Access & restrictions

Town of Bethany residents · Standard recycling rules apply; containers must be clean and empty

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What days is the Bethany Recycling Center open?

It is open Tuesday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM and Wednesday through Saturday 7:30 AM–3:00 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

Does Bethany accept Styrofoam or plastic bags for recycling?

No. Styrofoam, plastic bags, plastic utensils, and black take-out containers are not accepted. Keep plastic bags out of the recycling stream.

Can I recycle broken glass, dishes or light bulbs here?

No. Only glass bottles and jars are accepted. Window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, Pyrex and light bulbs are not recyclable here.

Do pizza boxes go in the recycling?

Yes — pizza boxes are accepted. Paper and cardboard should be clean; heavily grease- or food-soiled paper is not accepted.

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Contact & Location

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755 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
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City / State
Bethany, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed