Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Branford, Connecticut

📍 747 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
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📞 +1 203-483-8641 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Branford Recycling Center & Transfer Station at 747 E Main Street is the Town of Branford's municipal drop-off, operated by Solid Waste & Recycling. It handles household garbage, single-stream recyclables, yard waste, electronics, scrap metal, textiles, and limited tires and construction debris. A town resident sticker is required to use the facility.

What this location Accepts

✓ Household garbage
✓ Single-stream recycling (cardboard, paper, glass, metal, rigid plastics)
✓ Yard waste and brush
✓ Electronics (TVs, computers)
✓ Refrigerators and air conditioners
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Rechargeable batteries and cell phones
✓ Fluorescent light bulbs
✓ Passenger tires (limited per visit)
✓ Construction debris (up to 1 ton per project)
✓ Textiles, clothing and books

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Asbestos-containing materials
✕ Car batteries
✕ Grass clippings
✕ Latex and oil-based paint
✕ Pesticides and chemicals
✕ Plastic film and bags
✕ Propane tanks
✕ Large tree stumps
✕ Construction debris over 1 ton

Access & restrictions

Town of Branford residents · Sticker is $5 and valid up to 2 years; free for seniors 65+ and volunteer firefighters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sticker to use the Branford transfer station?

Yes. A Branford resident vehicle sticker is required. It costs $5 and is valid for up to two years, and is free for seniors 65 and over and volunteer firefighters.

What are the Branford transfer station hours?

Monday through Friday it is open 7:15 AM–1:30 PM, and Saturday 7:15 AM–2:30 PM. It is closed Sunday.

Can I drop off a TV or old computer?

Yes. The station accepts electronics such as TVs and computers, as well as refrigerators and air conditioners. Connecticut's state e-waste program covers covered electronics at no cost.

Does Branford take construction debris and tires?

Yes, within limits: construction debris is accepted up to about one ton per project, and passenger tires are limited per visit. Call (203) 488-8394 for the current fee schedule before hauling large loads.

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Contact & Location

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Address
747 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
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Website
branford-ct.gov
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City / State
Branford, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Thursday 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday 7:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday 7:15 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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