Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Portland Transfer Station and Recycling Center is the town recycling center for Portland, CT, used by residents dropping off recyclables and materials that shouldn't go in curbside bins. Neighbors bring everything from paper and cardboard to glass, metals and plastics, and take advantage of special drop-off programs for things like electronics or household hazardous items when offered. The place feels like a working municipal site rather than a retail spot-practical and a little noisy on busy days.

Pull up to an entrance booth or gate area where traffic is typically directed; there’s usually a short line on weekend mornings. Recycling containers and collection areas sit out in the open, with larger items separated from single-stream bins; trucks and forklifts move around, so watch where pedestrians and cars are. Scale houses are common at transfer stations in Connecticut, so expect a weigh-in/weigh-out setup even if specifics differ by town. Weekends and spring cleanup can slow things down, so plan for some wait time.