Recycling Centers in North Haven, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in North Haven, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of North Haven, Connecticut can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in North Haven: A Local Guide
North Haven offers three distinct recycling pathways depending on what you need to drop off. The Town of North Haven Recycling Center at 90 Elm Street is the municipal option, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–noon and Saturday 8 AM–1:45 PM exclusively for North Haven residents (valid photo ID with a North Haven address required). It handles curbside recyclables — paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7, glass, metal cans, and waste motor oil — plus bulky items including white goods, upholstered furniture, up to two tires without rims per visit, and yard waste. Construction debris, hazardous waste, concrete, and car parts are not accepted; only vehicles up to ¾-ton may enter.
For scrap metal and junk vehicles, Sims Metal – North Haven at 234 Universal Drive is a commercial buying yard open to anyone, Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon. Sims pays for copper, aluminum, steel, iron, brass, lead, zinc, and nickel as well as appliances (Freon must be removed first) and junk cars (title required). A government-issued photo ID is needed to receive payment. Roll-off container pickup service is available for larger commercial or contractor loads.
Connecticut's 10-cent bottle deposit is redeemable at Maruti Bottle & Can Redemption Center, 27 Dodge Ave Suite 3, open Monday–Saturday 9 AM–4 PM. Automated counters process roughly 300 containers per minute, accepting nearly all CT-deposit plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass beer bottles — and returning the full 10 cents with no percentage deducted. Separate plastics and cans into their own bags; glass beer bottles in original cartons move faster.
For context on recycling across the state, see the Connecticut recycling centers directory. Nearby communities with additional options include New Haven, Hamden, Wallingford, and East Haven.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in North Haven
Can I use the North Haven town recycling center if I live in Hamden or New Haven?
No. The Town of North Haven Recycling Center at 90 Elm St is open to North Haven residents only. You must present a valid photo ID with a North Haven address. Hamden and New Haven residents should use their own municipal facilities.
Where do I redeem Connecticut deposit bottles and cans in North Haven?
Maruti Bottle & Can Redemption Center at 27 Dodge Ave Suite 3 (203-441-0009) is open Mon–Sat 9 AM–4 PM and returns the full 10 cents per container.
Where can I recycle a refrigerator or old appliance in North Haven?
The town's recycling center at 90 Elm St accepts metal/white goods from residents (photo ID required). Sims Metal at 234 Universal Dr buys appliances for scrap (Freon must be removed beforehand). Sims is open to everyone, no residency required.
Does Sims Metal in North Haven accept tires or household trash?
No. Sims Metal is a scrap metal buying yard — it purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals only. For tires, use the Town of North Haven Recycling Center (up to 2 per visit, residents only).