New Britain Residential Recycling Center
642 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037
Check before you go
Official sources disagree on this detail. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.
- The 2026-2027 calendar lists mattresses and box springs both under no-charge items and under unit-fee items at $20. (City of New Britain: Environmental Services Calendar 2026-2027 (opens in new tab))
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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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.
Tires
AcceptedFees apply| Tire up to 20" | $10.00 each |
|---|---|
| Tire 20"–24" | $25.00 each |
| Tire 25" and above | $60.00 each |
- No large equipment tires.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)Exercise equipment
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Metal exercise equipment (listed with swing sets and grills).
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)Televisions
AcceptedFree (documented)Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: 5 cans per day, residential use only
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply| Freon appliance | $20.00 each |
|---|
Scrap metal
AcceptedFree (documented)Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)- The 2026-27 calendar also lists a $20 unit fee for mattresses and box springs; ask at the gate.
Box springs
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- The calendar lists box springs both as no-charge and at a $20 unit fee.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of New Britain: Recycling Center Operations (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
- The New Britain Recycling Center is at 642 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m., plus the 2nd and 4th Saturdays April–October and every Saturday in November, 7:00–11:45 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many items, such as mattresses, electronics and metal waste, can be dropped off at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of New Britain: Environmental Services Calendar 2026-2027 (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
- The center is for New Britain and Berlin residents only; photo ID required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026-2027 calendar lists mattresses and box springs both under no-charge items and under unit-fee items at $20. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- The calendar lists metals, paints, electronics and mattresses & box springs among items disposed of at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of New Britain: Disposal & Recycling Guide (opens in new tab) · City of New Britain
- Tires cost $10 each up to 20", $25 each 20"–24" and $60 each 25" and up; no large equipment tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Co-mingled recycling including cardboard is free at the center or curbside. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal recreational equipment such as swing sets, exercise equipment and grills is free at the center or through on-call collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Microwaves are free at the center or through on-call collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metal furniture is free at the center or through on-call collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste including computers and TVs is free at the center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint is free for residential use, 5 cans per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Freon appliances such as refrigerators and freezers cost $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
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