Bulk Recycling Center
The Prospect Recycling Center is located at 157 Plank Road. Recycling has been mandated by the State of Connecticut, and the Town of Prospect has been cooperating with and supporting this effort for many years to promote responsible waste management and environmental stewardship.
The Recycling Center is strictly for in-town residential use by Prospect residents only. Use of the facility is limited to individuals and households who live within the boundaries of the Town of Prospect. The Recycling Center is intended for Mr. and Mrs. Prospect residents and for recyclable materials that are generated solely from residential properties located in town.
Commercial use of any kind is not permitted, including materials generated by businesses, contractors, landlords, or properties located outside of Prospect. Residents may only dispose of recyclable materials that originate from their own in-town residence.
These rules are in place to ensure the Recycling Center remains available, efficient, and sustainable for Prospect residents, and to allow the Town to remain in compliance with State of Connecticut recycling requirements
157 Plank Road
Prospect, CT 06712
Hours:
Recycling Center Permits
You can get a pass at the Mayor’s Office in Town Hall. Once you receive the RED pass, it must be attached to the driver's side front windshield of the vehicle you registered with the mayor’s office. If you have a blue sticker currently on your vehicle, please remove it and come to town hall for a RED one.
Only Prospect residents are permitted to use the Recycling Center, which is exclusively for recyclable materials originating within the town. Commercial use is not allowed.
- Registration is required to receive a sticker.
- The sticker will only be given for one car or pickup truck.
- One-day passes are also available. $5 Per One-Day Pass Limit to 5 per Year
To receive a permit, please bring the following to the Mayor's Office:
- $25 cash only for the pass
- The registration of the vehicle on which you would like the permit to be displayed.
- If you are a new resident to Prospect, and the car is still registered in another town, but you have paid taxes on it in Prospect, please bring a copy of the registration of the vehicle, and a current tax bill to verify that you live in town.
Proof of residency and vehicle registration are required.
IMPORTANT
- NO Dump trucks, flat beds, and rack body trucks are not allowed to enter. TRAILERS ONLY ALLOWED WITH BRUSH
- NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, NO HOUSEHOLD TRASH & NO CONTRACTORS
- If you are constructing a new house or doing a remodeling job that has a substantial amount of debris, you MUST contact a private company for a dumpster if you have building debris from construction, remodeling, clean-ups, or moving.
Recyclable Items
Acceptable Items:
- Tires -off the rims Limit to only 4 tires
- Metal Bin - washing machines, water heaters, etc.
- Wood Bin - wood pieces (no longer than 3-4 feet)
- Furniture - couches, chairs, rugs, (Please break up larger pieces)
- Car batteries
- Electronic Waste (TV's, computers, monitors, printers, etc.)
- Mattresses
- Brush - will be accepted at the lower level of the Recycling Center.
Unacceptable Items:
- Cardboard - Leave at your curbside for bi-monthly pickup (cut into 2x3 FT pieces and tied)
- Hazardous materials- such as lighter fluid, paint. Click here for the hazardous waste material list
- Smoke detectors
- Building debris - Sheetrock/drywall, Shingles -
- Leaves - may be brought to Big Sky Farm, 50 Roaring Brook Road, Prospect, CT, 06712, Same hours as the recycling center. No bags please
- Car and Truck engines - Take to the salvage yard
Directions to the Recycling Center:
- From Rt. 69: turn onto Summit Road, which is located right next to the Shell Gas Station. Follow Summit Road all the way to the end. You will go through one stop sign. At the second stop sign, which is a four way intersection, take a right onto Plank Road. The Recycling Center is just a short distance down the road on the right.
- From Rt. 68: turn onto Plank road, which is located between the Public Works Garage and Senor Panchos. Go through one stop sign and the Recycling Center will be on the left.