Recycling Centers in Meriden, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Meriden, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Meriden, Connecticut. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Meriden area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Meriden: A Local Guide
Meriden — nicknamed the Silver City — sits at the center of New Haven County in central Connecticut, and its four listed recycling facilities cover a wide range of material types, from end-of-life vehicles to industrial hazardous waste. The most accessible option for residents wanting to sell scrap metal is Silver City Recycling at 828 Old Colony Rd, a family-operated walk-in yard open six days a week that buys copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and ferrous metals with no appointment needed.
Drivers looking to sell a junk car or pull a used part can visit JC Recycling Inc. at 45 Hall Ave, a self-service auto-salvage yard that has operated for over three decades, buying vehicles and letting customers remove their own parts Monday through Saturday. For commercial wire and cable recycling, Cable Management LLC at 290 Pratt St is an industrial-scale copper-wire processor and equipment manufacturer — not a public drop-off, but a resource for contractors with bulk insulated wire.
Tradebe Treatment and Recycling Northeast at 136 Gracey Ave rounds out the city's facilities as a federally permitted hazardous-waste treatment, storage, and recycling site serving commercial and industrial generators. Residents should not attempt to use Tradebe for household waste; instead, the City of Meriden Transfer Station at 226 Evansville Ave (203-630-4018) holds annual HHW collection events and accepts electronics on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Meriden is well-connected to other recycling options across Connecticut. Neighboring cities with public drop-off facilities include Wallingford (about 9 miles south), Berlin (about 11 miles west), and Middletown (about 13 miles northeast), each operating town-run recycling centers for households. For electronics recycling, the CT DEEP maintains a statewide collection-site locator at portal.ct.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Meriden
Where can I drop off household recyclables in Meriden, CT?
The City of Meriden Transfer Station at 226 Evansville Ave accepts household recyclables including electronics. Hours are Mondays 10am–2pm, Wednesdays 7am–noon, and the first and third Saturdays 7am–noon. Call (203) 630-4018 for updated hours and special HHW collection dates.
Which Meriden recycling center pays cash for scrap metal?
Silver City Recycling at 828 Old Colony Rd (203-440-4430) pays cash by weight for copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and ferrous metals. Walk-in customers are welcome Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–1pm. No appointment required.
Can I sell my junk car to a recycling facility in Meriden?
Yes. JC Recycling Inc. at 45 Hall Ave (203-639-7237) buys junk cars and trucks and offers free same-day towing for qualifying vehicles. Silver City Recycling also accepts automotive scrap.
Is Tradebe in Meriden open for household hazardous waste drop-off?
No. Tradebe at 136 Gracey Ave is a commercial and industrial hazardous-waste facility and does not accept residential materials. Meriden residents should attend the city's annual HHW collection events at the Transfer Station (203-630-4018) or check portal.ct.gov for DEEP-sponsored HHW events.