Address: 2340 New London Turnpike Glastonbury, CT 06033 Operating Hours: The Transfer Station is OPEN on the days/hours below ( excluding national holidays ): Sunday CLOSED Monday CLOSED Tuesday 7:00AM to 3:00PM Wednesday 7:00AM to 3:00 PM Daylight Savings Time Wednesday ONLY Hours: Starting Wednesday March 15, 2023, 7:00am to 7:00pm Bottle Caps In Connecticut, different organizations accept used medical equipment, repair them, and sell and/or donate themto persons in need. Plastic bags and plastic films willcausetime consuming andexpensive jams inthe processing equipment at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) otherwise known as the Recycling Facility, which process our mixed recyclables. Batteries Homeowners should contact the manufacturer by phone for instructions on how to mail back used smoke alarms. Most towns meet this requirement by providing an oil collection tank at the town transfer station or recycling facility for their residents to use. The federal government andsome townsoffer periodic, where residents can bring prescription medicines,veterinary medicines andOTC products for safe disposal. Discover Books collects unwanted books, and either resells them or redistributes them to literacy programs (the rest are recycled). Avoid putting food scraps down the garbage disposal. Planning before your construction or remodeling project begins can reduce waste and increase the ability to divert materials for reuse and recycling! The environmental impact of crayons isnt so pretty. View DEEP's home composting brochure, video (free download), and fact sheet on line. Lyme/Old Lyme Middle School Household "do-it-yourselfers" often generate used oil and filters from the maintenance of cars, trucks, lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles. We may collect your items at different times using different vehicles, for example fridges are . and cannot be recycled mixed together. Water Filters for Drinking Water Pitchers and Faucets Art lovers enjoy work at the annual Salon des Independants at Hygienic Galleries. Instead, you should call your local fire marshalor police department and they will see to it that the fireworks are disposed of safely. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. If treated, BMW must be rendered unrecognizable in order to be disposed as municipal solid waste. If a recycling company offers paper shredding services for a business, they are recycling the paper, but are most likely collecting it in a way that prevents mixing it with other materials that lead to contamination. Hot oil should be allowed to cool. Some manufacturers have started taking responsibility for the packaging products they produce. 1 North Division Street, Contact: Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resources Recovery Authority at (860)381-5558, Check the SCRRA website for more info on individual events: http://scrrra.org/how-do-i/recycle-hazardous-waste/http://scrrra.org/how-do-i/recycle-hazardous-waste/, NOTE: These Events include collection of HHW, mercury and paper shredding, Stonington Work with your hauler to create a successful waste diversion program. hall and ask for the recycling coordinator to see if these tanks are allowed at your local collection event. Residents may schedule a bulky waste pickup by calling Willimantic Waste Paper (WWP) at 860-423-4527 or by going to the WWP website to reserve a pick up via online reservation. DPW Garage If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer directly, or throw it out in the trash. Those labeled "Danger" or "Poison" are typically the most hazardous and should be avoided. Mail inyour #5 plastic caps, or drop them off in Gimme 5 collection bins, found in select Whole Foods Market locations and in other participating stores. To be sure, call your, When purchasing new tires, the old tires can be left at the retail store. Single-use check out bags are defined as bags with a thickness of less than four (4.0) mils that are provided by a retail store or other business, which includes prepared food, to a customer at the point of sale. If not, please bring your silver oxide batteries to your next household hazardous waste (HHW) collection. Some companies offer mail-back disposal services to their customers. A resource for and an example of a fishing line recycling programmay be foundinthe Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission'sMonofilament Recovery and Recycling Program. Refer to your users manual to see if the manufacturer has a take-back program. Mandarin: Chain pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid providedisposal envelopesfor prescription and OTC products for a small fee. 394 Main Street, Ansonia When working with any chemical, you must assume responsibility for its safe use and proper disposal. Aerosol cans are pressurized canisters that house everything from cleaning supplies and air fresheners to hygiene products and paints. Wood or wallboard that has paint or other contaminants should be disposed in the trash. For information on dates and times in your area, call your town or city hall and ask to speak to your recycling coordinator, or visit the DEEPs household hazardous waste web page. ddenoia@newlondonct.org, Solid Waste & Recycling Crew Leader Bulky waste collection charges - prices below include the 50% discount. All fire extinguishers are under pressure and should not be put in the regular trash. Small dead pets may be buried in your yard, disposed of by your veterinarian, cremated, or secured in a black plastic garbage bag and thrown in the garbage. If the company wont take it back there are some recycling centers or transfer stations that will accept large appliances. One local nursery supplier, Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies, has begun a plastic pot and tray recycling pilot program in CT for their clients. ), DEEP's web page on recycling propane grill tanks, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Proper Use and Disposal of Treated Lumber, Video Cassettes (VHS), CDs, DVDs or Old Film, Water Filters for Drinking Water Pitchers / Faucets. Instead, dispose of waste oilsand fats in your regular trash. Vietnamese: Always read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a specific chemical before use. If you have some of this type of hand sanitizer that you no longer want or need, don't throw it in the regular trash, as this would pose a fire hazard both for you and for trash collectors. Shipping companies (e.g. Ash(Wood, Charcoal, Coal) Satellite Dishes Always read the instructions for proper use. Check with your local. If you live in New London, Middlesex, or Windham Counties, you can take your phone books to collection locations provided by the Berry Company, publisher of the new Frontier Local Shopping Guide. If you have an old appliance that you suspect may have one of these sensors, check with your recycling coordinator at your local town or city hall and find out if they collect "white goods" at your transfer station or landfill. 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BULK WASTE IS PICKED UP ON YOUR REGULAR SCHEDULED TRASH DAY Bulk waste collection is for Torrington residents only. It will either be used by the department or disposed of properly. July 1, Check out bags that have been banned as well as plastic bags with greater than four (4.0) mils are all considered plastic film that can be recycled. Call the public works department for trash disposal and recycling information. July 1st is also the effective date of the ban on single-use check out bags in the State of Connecticut, which effects retailers and restaurants. Combined with frequent hand-washing with soap and water and wiping of surfaces with cleaning and disinfecting products effectively eliminates viable coronaviruses from surfaces and prevents them from being transferred to mucous membranes. program accepts all rigid plastic caps and lids for collection at Aveda stores and participating salons and schools. Ash from logs and pellets with petroleum based products or unknown ingredients should not be applied to your garden, soil or compost. Pickup days will be delayed by one (1) day, starting with the holiday. Many municipal recycling facilities accept tires, preferably without rims. Instead, the DEEP recommends checking with your supplier (i.e. Christmas Tree Pickup 2022.pdf-uploaded on 6/24/2022 10:46 AM Save for disposal at your local household hazardous waste collection. Residents must call 860-647-3200, ext. ), Prescription Medicine and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products, Video Cassettes (VHS), CD's, DVD's, Old Film, Water Filters for Drinking Water Pitchers and Faucets, EPAs Responsible Appliance Disposal Program, Best Management Practices for Fine Art Painting Studios. Disposal of used or unused portions of photo chemicals should be through a household hazardous waste (HHW)collection. Open:Saturdays,May 21st through October 29, Closed for the holiday weekends: Packing peanuts is the common name for polystyrene loose fill. If the company wont take it back there are some recycling centers or transfer stations that will accept large appliances. For General Questions Call: (860) 926-4695 or (860) 871-3600. February 7, 2023. The City offers 3 additional bulky waste collections following the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's holidays at no additional cost. Check with your local municipal recycling coordinator tosee if they collect Christmas lights for recycling. Devices used to measure pressure, such as barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers (blood pressure cuffs), and vacuum gauges often contain large amounts of mercury and should not be disposed of in the trash. You will be helping a cause and also receiving a tax deduction for your gift. Trash is placed in gray bins and and picked up weekly. Items that are no longer useful should be recycled at a local electronics collection. Put sharps containers in the recycling bin. Consider donating usable food to your local food pantry or community kitchen. Coal tar creosote can also build up in plants and animals. Fish and other species can become entangled and this will often lead to death. By law, as of July 1, 2014, all mercury thermostats will be prohibited from being disposed as solid waste. 1. Hearing aids are collected by the Starkey Hearing Foundation "Hear Now" Program. Items that are in good working order can be donated to charities such as. There are some very limited markets for mixed plastics used to manufacture some types of plastic lumber. Grass clippings are banned from disposal at landfills and incinerators. Griswold Highway Garage accepts not only used wheelchairs, but other medical eqipment such as tub benches, canes, rollator walkers, ramps and raised toilet seats. For information on household hazardous waste services in your area, call your local recycling coordinator, or check the household hazardous waste collection schedule. Some are available in stores, and these products will typically have all their ingredients listed. Recovered Medical Equipment for the Developing World (REMEDY) accepts all medical supplies such as gloves, sutures, drapes, gowns and many other items, prepared but not used during a medical procedure, for the purpose of global aid. Love Junk is a useful website to find local licensed waste collectors to pick up bulky waste that we don't collect. Others ask residents to compost them at home. The Reducers rock the boardwalk at Ocean Beach. Tall ships docked at Fort Trumbull during OpSail 2012. Smoke Detectors Although procedures vary from town to town, most towns have disposal services for these items. Meriden Transfer Station Bulky Waste Drop Off. Plastic bottle caps can be harmful to the environment if not properly recycled, but many Connecticut recycling facilities differ on their bottle cap policies. Some towns collect leaves curbside during the fall, and some have residential drop-off areas. There are several private wood recycling facilities and services in Connecticut. Learn more about how to clean the different types of reusable bags from, If you live in a town that is NOT participating in the above referenced facilities/authorities, contact your local. Acceptable Items: Refrigerators & Freezers Water Heaters Air Conditioning Units Washing Machines & Dryers Dishwashers Toilets Sinks The price was unbeatable! Reuse is environmentally preferable to recycling. 49 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Cromwell Plastic film is typically defined as any plastic less than 10 mil thick. East Hartford, CT The Department of Public Works Bulky Waste Permit sales for the new fiscal year (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), will begin remotely on June 14, 2021 and in-person on June 21, 2021. The following is apartial listmanufacturers. Food Scraps 65 Pitkin Street, For Households from the Towns ofAvon,Canton,Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and Suffield only, Farmington 40 MoodyRoad, For Households from the Towns of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott Only, Contact: Your local town hall orTunxis Recycling at860-585-0419. New London County Tolland County Windham County Connecticut Curbside Pickup Waste Management Services Willimantic Waste is your local family owned and operated waste and recycling company from Willimantic Connecticut dedicated to keeping our community clean by offering residents the most effective and quickest waste management services possible. Dehumidifiers should not be disposed of with your regular trash. Madison Public Works Garage Monday, December 26. If you want to search for charities, both in CT and beyond,visit some of the organizations that manage these donation programs on behalf of the charities. You may also check with your local town or city hall to see if they accept grass clippings in their organics recycling program. To find out about HHW services in your area, call your local recycling coordinator, or check the DEEP's HHW web page for the schedule. Then read on for assistance on proper disposal or recycling: State law requires all towns in Connecticut to provide for the recycling of glass and metal food and beverage containers, and plastic containers with resin codes #1 and #2. New London, CT 06320 CLOSED NOW 4. Fire Extinguishers hall to see if they offer compost bins through a special truckload sale. Developing London's Green Bin program. Providing these services has become increasingly expensive due to the limited capacity of waste disposal within the state. Check with your town or city hall for specific leaf collection information, as each town varies in their collection schedules and collection methods (bagged, raked to curb, drop-off, etc.). Most residential properties receive automated waste pickup two days each week. If saving packing peanuts at home for reuse in a future project isnt for you, there are several other options. Although this takes some planning, it can save money by avoiding disposal costs and items can be sold, or donated to a community building materials, If you are a contractor visit our page on, Consumer electronics include items such as computers, monitors, televisions, IPods, PDA's, pagers, VCRs, radios, telephones and other small electronic devices. Any type of lithium battery should not be put in the trash. However, some manufacturers have programs, are starting programs, or are being asked to start recycling programs. First consider if the art supplies can still be used for their intended purpose. Acceptable items include: Appliances Furniture to get on the list for pickup and specify payment. USTs that are not prepared in this manner pose a serious threat of explosion or fire. All of these types of bulbs may be disposed of in the regular trash. The service allows residents to schedule 12 bulky waste collections per year by contacting Republic Services Customer Service at 713-726-7307 or via email at sugarland@republicservices.com. Christmas Day . If these materials are contaminated, they must be treated as bulky waste and should be disposed of at a permitted solid waste disposal facility. Most car seats expire after 6 years from the date of manufacture. If you need to dispose of an item that you suspect may have one of these sensors, check with your recycling coordinator at your local town or city hall and find out if they collect "white goods" at your transfer station or landfill. There are also private facilities that accept tires. Mattresses (limited to the number allowed by the City) $25.00. Please have all bulky items at the curb before Monday, Sept. 13. However, not all communities do so. To discard any leftover or unused material, it should be taken to your local Hazardous Household Waste collection center or one-day collection event. Medical/Infectious Waste If you want to comment on our Bulky Waste. Many charities are happy to take items such as consumer electronics, furniture, rugs, etc. View the DEEP's "Don't Trash Grass! Wood or wallboard that has paint or other contaminants should be disposed in the trash. The following dates are for Bulk Pickup in 2022: Week of April 18, 2022 Week of April 25, 2022 Week of September 19, 2022 This material poses little threat to human health or the environment. Both incandescent and LED holiday lights are recyclable. The DEEP Boating Division is NO LONGER able to collect expired marine flares, but does arrange disposal opportunities from time to time. Residents are entitled to one collection per year. Connecticut law requires consumers to return their lead-acid auto batteries for recycling, and requires retailers of these batteries to accept a used battery for each battery they sell. Always read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a specific chemical before use. None of these ideas work for your item? Check out bags that have been banned as well as plastic bags with greater than four (4.0) mils are all considered plastic film that can be recycled. 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