Transfer station

Middletown Recycling Center

185 Johnson Street, Middletown, CT 06457

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Plan your visit

Operator: City of Middletown Public Works
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Sat 7–11:45 a.m. (every Saturday Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov; 1st and 3rd Saturdays Dec–Mar and Jul–Aug)
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Residents of Middletown only. Businesses: Middletown residents and businesses with a city vehicle tag; only Middletown-generated material. Electronics are household-only.
Phone: 860-638-4850

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Limit: Up to 7 devices at a time

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Limit: Up to 7 devices at a time

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Household electronics only; no business electronics.
Limit: Up to 7 devices at a time

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Listed with household electronics accepted free of charge.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)

Wet, mildewed or bed-bug mattresses are charged as bulky waste and must be wrapped in plastic.

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)

Wet, mildewed or bed-bug box springs are charged as bulky waste and must be wrapped in plastic.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for furniture
Bulky waste (by weight)	$160.00
Minimum bulky waste charge	$10.00

Scrap metal

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for scrap metal
Bulky waste (by weight)	$160.00
Minimum bulky waste charge	$10.00

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon-containing item	$15.00 each

Charged as a Freon-containing item.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for tires
Passenger tire	$3.00 each
Truck tire or tire on rim	$10.00 each

Limit: Limit 4 passenger tires per trip

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Middletown: Recycling Services / Materials to Recycle (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
- The Middletown Recycling Center is at 185 Johnson Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycling Center takes household electronics from residents at no charge, up to 7 devices at a time; no business electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Middletown: Middletown Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
- Open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–2:45 p.m. all year; Saturdays 7–11:45 a.m. (1st and 3rd Saturdays Dec.–Mar. and July–Aug.; every Saturday Apr.–June and Sept.–Nov.). Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Recycling Center is for Middletown residents and businesses only; a city vehicle tag is required for entry. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents and businesses must get a vehicle tag from Public Works (in person, online or by mail). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Middletown: Recycling Center Regulations and Bulky Waste Charges (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
- Public Works can be reached at 860-638-4850. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household electronics accepted free include copiers, computers, radios, monitors, speakers, televisions, telephones, printers, microwaves and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky waste is weighed and charged $160 per ton ($10 minimum, 2-ton limit); furniture and scrap metal are bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is a $10 minimum charge for bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky waste material includes carpentry/wood, furniture, scrap metal and brush. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon-containing items cost $15 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger tires are $3 each, limit 4 per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Truck tires and tires on rims are $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Middletown: Mattress Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Middletown
- Dry mattresses and box springs with normal wear (no bed bugs, mildew or wetness) go in the Mattress Recycling Container at no charge; they are recycled with the Mattress Recycling Council. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mattresses and box springs with bed bugs, or that are wet or mildewed, must be wrapped in plastic and are charged as bulky waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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