Recycling Centers in West Haven, CT
Find drop-off recycling locations in West Haven, Connecticut. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in West Haven and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in West Haven: A Local Guide
West Haven residents have two specialized recycling facilities close to Interstate 95 on the city's commercial corridor. Redemption Centers of America at 163 Boston Post Rd is a dedicated Connecticut bottle bill redemption site, equipped with 27 reverse vending machines where you can feed in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles with a CT deposit sticker and collect your 10-cent refund per container. The center is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — no appointment needed. For larger loads or fundraiser returns, staff at the counter can process your bags directly.
On the industrial side of the city, Lakin Tire East Inc. at 220 Frontage Rd is one of the largest commercial tire recyclers on the East Coast, handling millions of scrap tires per year primarily for tire retailers and shops. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Individual consumers should call (203) 932-5801 before visiting, as walk-up public tire drop-off is not a standard service — the business primarily serves commercial tire-shop partners on scheduled pickup routes.
For hazardous household waste such as paint, batteries, pesticides, and fluorescent bulbs, West Haven participates in the regional HazWaste Central program (90 Sargent Dr, New Haven), open to residents of West Haven and surrounding towns. Curbside single-stream recycling covers most everyday materials — cardboard, mixed paper, metal cans, glass, and #1–#7 plastics. For deposit bottle returns, CT's rate is currently 10 cents per eligible container following the January 2024 increase. Nearby cities with additional options include New Haven, Milford, Hamden, and Orange.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in West Haven
Where can I return deposit bottles and cans in West Haven, CT?
Redemption Centers of America at 163 Boston Post Rd is West Haven's dedicated redemption site, open Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM. With 27 reverse vending machines and a counter drop-off option, it handles aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles with a CT deposit. The current deposit rate is 10 cents per container.
Can I drop off old tires at Lakin Tire East in West Haven?
Lakin Tire East Inc. at 220 Frontage Rd is primarily a commercial tire recycler serving tire shops and retailers — not a public walk-up drop-off. Individual consumers should call (203) 932-5801 before visiting to confirm whether they can accommodate a personal drop-off.
Where do West Haven residents take hazardous household waste like paint or batteries?
West Haven is served by HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Dr, New Haven — a regional HHW facility open to residents of West Haven and 14 neighboring towns. It accepts paint, batteries, fluorescents, pesticides, and other household chemicals. Check the New Haven recycling page for current schedules.
What can I put in West Haven's curbside recycling?
West Haven's single-stream curbside program accepts cardboard, mixed paper, metal cans, glass containers, and plastics #1–#7. Deposit containers (bottles and cans with a CT deposit) should be returned to Redemption Centers of America to recover the 10-cent refund rather than placing them in the blue bin.