Recycling Centers in Middletown, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Middletown, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Middletown has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Middletown: A Local Guide
Middletown, Connecticut offers residents and businesses several distinct recycling options across the city. The flagship facility is the City of Middletown Recycling Center at 185 Johnson Street, a staffed municipal drop-off open Monday through Friday (7am–2:45pm) with seasonal Saturday hours. Residents must obtain a free vehicle window tag from City Hall before their first visit. The center accepts an unusually broad range of materials at no charge — cardboard, mixed paper, glass, metal cans, plastics, household electronics, lead-acid batteries, antifreeze, and food scraps — with bulk waste such as furniture and scrap metal accepted for a per-ton fee.
For Connecticut bottle deposit redemption, MT Bottle Return at 373 East Main Street pays the full 10-cent deposit in cash on the spot, Monday through Saturday 9am–4:30pm. No residency requirement and no service fee — customers sort plastics and aluminum in separate bags, and glass in small boxes. The facility processes thousands of containers per hour and also supports nonprofit fundraising bottle drives.
Middletown's Recycling Coordinator office at 245 deKoven Drive (City Hall) manages the citywide curbside single-stream program: all licensed haulers serving Middletown collect recyclables alongside regular trash, and residents receive a cart from their hauler. This is the contact point for program questions — the recycling coordinator can be reached weekdays at 860-638-4855.
For scrap metal, Thames River Recycling Corporation at 330 Middle Street has been purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals from individuals and businesses for over 47 years. It operates as a paid scrap buyer rather than a free drop-off. Neighboring cities with recycling resources include Meriden, New Britain, and Wallingford. For statewide recycling guidance visit the Connecticut recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Middletown
Do Middletown residents need a pass to use the recycling center on Johnson Street?
Yes. A free vehicle window tag is required to enter the City of Middletown Recycling Center at 185 Johnson Street. Pick one up at the Public Works Department in City Hall, Room 210 (245 deKoven Drive), weekdays 8:30am–4:30pm, with your vehicle registration or proof of residency.
Where can I return bottles and cans for the Connecticut 10-cent deposit in Middletown?
MT Bottle Return at 373 East Main Street pays the full 10-cent CT deposit per eligible container, with no service fee, Monday through Saturday 9am–4:30pm. Sort plastics and cans into separate bags and place glass in small cardboard boxes before arriving.
Does Middletown CT have curbside recycling pickup?
Yes. All licensed trash haulers in Middletown are required to collect single-stream recyclables curbside. Residents receive a recycling cart from their hauler. For program questions, contact the Middletown Recycling Coordinator at 860-638-4855.
Is Thames River Recycling in Middletown a public drop-off for household recyclables?
Thames River Recycling Corporation at 330 Middle Street specializes in buying ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal — it is not a drop-off for cardboard, glass, or plastics. For household recyclables, use the City of Middletown Recycling Center at 185 Johnson Street.