Recycling Centers in Hartford, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hartford, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Hartford and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Hartford: A Local Guide
Hartford, Connecticut has 7 recycling-related locations in our directory — a mix of the city's public-works operation, large regional processors, metal recyclers, and private haulers. For households, the City of Hartford provides single-stream curbside recycling through its Public Works Waste & Recycling Division: residents set out a city-issued blue recycling cart (placed curbside after 4 p.m. the day before, or before 7 a.m. on collection day), and drivers inspect carts for contamination. Connecticut state law requires residents to recycle common items including glass and metal containers, newspaper, cardboard, boxboard, magazines, and mixed paper, while plastic bags and film must be kept out of single-stream bins. See our Connecticut recycling hub for the statewide view.
The municipal point of contact is the Hartford Public Works Department, and the region's long-running processing authority is listed as Connecticut Resources Recovery. On the private side, Hartford is strong on metal and mixed recycling: Sims Metal, Capitol Recycling, City Recycling, R2 Recycling, and Green Hills Recycling & Landscaping Products. We haven't confirmed each site's full accepted-material list, hours, or fees, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Need more options? Other Connecticut cities are a short drive away. New Haven lists 5 centers, Bridgeport and Waterbury have 9 each, and nearby South Windsor adds 5. Browse the full list on the Connecticut state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hartford
Does Hartford have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Hartford provides single-stream curbside recycling through its Public Works Waste & Recycling Division using a city-issued blue cart. Set carts out after 4 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on your collection day, and keep recyclables free of trash — drivers inspect for contamination. For your street's specific day, contact Hartford 311 or Public Works.
What can I put in my Hartford recycling cart?
Hartford uses single-stream recycling, and Connecticut requires residents to recycle glass and metal food/beverage containers, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, boxboard, magazines, and mixed paper/junk mail. Keep plastic bags and plastic film (shrink wrap) OUT — they jam processing equipment. Rinse containers and place items loose. Confirm the current accepted list with Hartford Public Works, since rules change periodically.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Hartford?
Hartford has several metal and mixed recyclers in our directory, including Sims Metal, Capitol Recycling, City Recycling, and R2 Recycling. Accepted metals, buy prices, and hours vary by yard — check each center's page and call ahead to confirm.
Are there recycling options near Hartford?
Yes. Beyond Hartford's 7 listings, nearby South Windsor has 5 centers, and the larger cities of New Haven (5), Bridgeport (9), and Waterbury (9) are within easy reach. See every Connecticut city on the Connecticut hub.