What is the number on my barrel for?
The number identifies your specific barrel (Both trash and recycling have different numbers). It’s a good idea to record your barrel numbers in case it gets lost.
What if I put it out too late or on the wrong day?
Please contact our office to see what options may be available in your town.
What if I have too much?
Remember, it is okay for the barrel lid to be slightly raised up. Please remember most recycling is light weight and is easily blown by the wind If you still have additional that will not fit in [...]
How do I sort my Recycling?
All acceptable recycling items can now be mixed together and loosely placed in the one recycle barrel, no sorting required! This is because of the extremely efficient single-stream recycling [...]
Why was garbage collected, but not recycling?
Recycling is collected on the same day as your regular garbage collection, but every other week by a separate truck, at a different time. If your barrel is still full it may be that the recycling [...]
Where do I place the recycling barrel?
Please place the barrel with the handle facing away from the street, within 2 feet of the curb. Make sure it is free of any obstructions. For example: Cars, lamp posts, planters, mailboxes, stone [...]
When do I put out my recycling barrel?
Recycling is collected on the same day as your garbage collection and in most towns it is every other week. This pick up is done by a separate truck from your trash. If you are unsure of your [...]
Guidelines for Using Your Recycle Barrel: Items that are NOT to be Recycled
Guidelines for Using Your Recycle Barrel: Items that are NOT to be Recycled Please call your town or check RecycleCT to find out if there are alternative options for these items in your area. [...]
Guidelines for using your Recycling Barrel: Acceptable Items
Guidelines for using your Recycling Barrel: Acceptable Items NO PLASTIC BAGS, PLEASE All plastic bags and wraps, even those with recycling symbols, can become dangerously tangled in the [...]
