HQ Dumpsters & Recycling LLC

A modest recycling center on the south side of Meriden that locals drop off household recyclables and a few bulk items. Neighbors use it when town curbside pickup won’t take something or during seasonal cleanups. The place leans toward keeping stuff out of landfills - bring flattened cardboard, cans, bottles and typical recyclables for sorting.

Drive in on S Main and pull up to a small entrance booth where staff usually direct traffic; there’s a scale nearby and trucks use it, so expect to stop twice if charged by weight. The area is mostly open concrete bays and roll-off containers; the recycling bins sit off to the side and larger drop-off points are in clearly marked bays. It looks industrial - piles of baled material, a few dumpsters, and machinery in the back - and weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get busy with a line of cars. There are often programs for scrap metal and electronics recycling, though acceptance can vary, so plan accordingly.