Hamburg Recycling Center

Small, down-to-earth recycling center in Lyme that local residents use for household recyclables and to keep stuff out of the trash. Located on Hamburg Road, it’s the kind of place neighbors go to when sorting paper, plastics, glass and metal for drop-off. Connecticut sends all waste to transfer stations or out-of-state facilities, so this is where many common recyclables get diverted from landfill-bound trash.

Drive up to a gravel entrance and slow down for the attendant booth and a scale; vehicles usually stop there for a quick check. The recycling bins sit to the right past the booth, arranged for single-stream or separated loads depending on the day; bulky items and special collections are handled at separate drop-off points. Expect weekend lines during spring cleanups and busy mornings, so plan for a short wait if it’s peak time. Staff guidance is usually visible at each container, showing what goes where, and the site looks like a typical town transfer/recycling area with open bays and stacked containers.