West Hartford Recycling Center

Recycling Center in West Hartford, Connecticut

📍 25 Brixton St, West Hartford, CT 06110
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About This Location

West Hartford's municipal Yard Waste and Recycling Center at 25 Brixton Street gives permit-holding residents a convenient, one-stop drop-off for everything from brush and leaves to old televisions and scrap metal.

What this location Accepts

✓ Electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, copiers, microwaves, small appliances)
✓ Textiles (clothes, linens, shoes, curtains)
✓ Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush, branches)
✓ Dirt, concrete, rocks, and stones (remove metal first)
✓ Scrap metal (aluminum, brass, bronze, stainless steel)
✓ Mattresses and box springs
✓ Paint
✓ Mercury thermostats
✓ Household recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard, boxboard, paper, cans)
✓ Free compost and wood chips (while supplies last)

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What they do not accept

✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Hazardous liquids
✕ Air conditioners
✕ Commercial yard waste (not accepted since April 5, 2023)
✕ Clean wood (not accepted since April 5, 2023)
✕ Out-of-town or commercial vehicles

Fees

  • Annual permit – passenger car — $20/year
  • Annual permit – pickup truck with trailer — $70/year
  • Day pass — $25

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to use the West Hartford Recycling Center?

Yes. An annual Yard Waste and Recycling Permit is required. Permit fees range from $20 (passenger car) to $70 (pickup with trailer) and can be purchased online or at the Public Works office at 17 Brixton Street. Day passes are $25.

Is the recycling center open on Saturdays?

Saturday hours (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM) run from April through mid-December only. The center is open Monday–Friday year-round from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (last vehicle 2:45 PM). It is closed Sundays and major holidays.

Can I drop off a TV or computer monitor here?

Yes. Electronics including TVs, monitors, computers, VCRs, DVD players, copiers, and small appliances are accepted. Electronics recycling is handled through Take 2 Inc., which also offers secure data destruction.

Does the center accept commercial loads or residents from other towns?

No. The facility is restricted to West Hartford residents with a valid permit. Commercial vehicles and out-of-town vehicles are not permitted.

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Contact & Location

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25 Brixton St, West Hartford, CT 06110
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City / State
West Hartford, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (April–December only)
Sunday Closed

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