Branford Solid Waste & Recycle

Branford Solid Waste & Recycle is the town recycling center on Main Street used by residents looking to drop off curb-sort recyclables and keep bulky items out of transfer trucks. Neighbors bring everything from cardboard and mixed paper to bottles and cans, and many come for occasional special collection programs as well.

Drive up the long entrance toward the booth and be prepared to pull forward to a scale or check-in point before heading to the bins. The recycling bins are generally arranged in a cluster with signs and separate containers for common materials like paper, glass, metal and some plastics, while larger items and electronics are usually handled through separate collection areas or special events. Expect a paved yard with traffic patterns for larger trucks and cars, and know that Connecticut towns often require permits for resident use and send most trash on to transfer stations or out-of-state facilities.