Litchfield Recycling Center – 72 Little Pitch Rd

Name: Litchfield Recycling Center
Address: 72 Little Pitch Rd, Litchfield, Litchfield, CT, US
Telephone: +1 860-567-7579

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About This Location

The Town of Litchfield Recycling Center at 72 Little Pitch Rd is a full-service municipal facility serving residents of Bantam, E. Litchfield, Litchfield, Milton, and Northfield — offering free drop-off for recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, motor oil, clothing, and much more, Tuesday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, and books

✓ Corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes

✓ Office paper, junk mail (no shredded paper)

✓ Milk and juice cartons

✓ Plastic food and beverage containers #1–#7 (no Styrofoam, no black plastics)

✓ Large plastic items (toys, laundry baskets, coolers)

✓ Glass food and beverage containers

✓ Steel and metal food containers, aluminum cans, clean aluminum foil

✓ Non-hazardous empty aerosol cans

✓ Scrap metal (appliances without Freon, piping, lawn mowers with gas removed)

✓ Electronics: TVs, computers, monitors, printers

✓ Cell phones and accessories, printer cartridges

✓ Household batteries (alkaline, rechargeable, button/disc, Ni-Cd)

✓ Automotive batteries (all types, caps in place)

✓ Motor oil and oil filters

✓ Antifreeze (sealed containers)

✓ Fluorescent lamps and ballasts

✓ Eyeglasses

✓ Clean clothing, shoes, and blankets (textiles)

✓ Mattresses and box springs

✓ Leaves and grass (bags must be emptied)

✓ Wood chips (bags must be emptied)

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What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene

✕ Black plastics

✕ Shredded paper

✕ Bagged household garbage (MSW)

✕ Appliances with Freon (accepted for a fee — not free)

✕ Large truck / off-road tires

✕ Stumps or contaminated wood

✕ Propane tanks larger than 20 lbs

Fees

Appliances with Freon (AC, refrigerators, water coolers, dehumidifiers, freezers) — $20.00 per unit
Brush (limbs/branches up to 3 inches diameter) — $25.00 per cubic yard
Demolition material (scrap wood, sheetrock, shingles, insulation, pallets) — Variable per ton (higher rate for asphalt shingles/stacked wood)
Non-processible items: furniture, rugs, bathroom fixtures — $15.00 per item
Propane tanks (20 lbs or smaller only) — $5.00 per unit
Passenger / small truck tires (limit 4) — $5.00 without rim; $10.00 with rim

Programs & events

Swap Shop — Free exchange area for items in working condition; residents may take or leave items at no cost
Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling — TVs, computers, monitors, and printers accepted free of charge under Connecticut's e-waste program

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sticker or permit to use the Litchfield Recycling Center?

Yes. A free windshield sticker is required for entry. You can pick one up at the Recycling Center office during regular business hours (Tue–Sat, 7 AM–3 PM). Stickers run July 1 through June 30 and must be renewed each year. The center serves residents of Bantam, E. Litchfield, Litchfield, Milton, and Northfield only.

Are TVs and electronics accepted free of charge?

Yes. Televisions, computers, monitors, and printers are accepted at no charge under Connecticut's manufacturer-funded e-waste program. Cell phones, accessories, and printer cartridges are also accepted free.

Can I drop off motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries?

Yes — all three are accepted free of charge. Motor oil and oil filters, sealed antifreeze containers, and automotive batteries (all types, with caps in place) are welcomed at the recycling center.

What does it cost to drop off a refrigerator or air conditioner with Freon?

Appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers, water coolers) are accepted for a fee of $20.00 per unit. Appliances without Freon, such as washers, dryers, and metal frames, are accepted free as scrap metal.

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