The Recycling Division is responsible for bi-weekly collection and transportation of residential household recyclable materials to a regional intermediate processing center. The residential recycling collection schedule is on the same day as household trash but every other week. Please report a missed recycling pickup within 24 hours by calling 203-576-7753. 

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Nickel-cadmium Batteries
• Grass clippings & yard debris such as grass, leaves and brush - Bring to Transfer Station.
• Lead acid storage batteries (cars)
• Tires
• Household waste oil
• Scrap metal
• Cardboard containers that previously contained liquids (Milk or Juice containers)
• Broken window and auto glass - Bring to Transfer Station.
• Leaves - Leaf collections follow your recycling day schedule or bring to the Transfer Station.

Recycling Pickup Schedule

For additional recycling resources.

• Recycling in Connecticut a State of Connecticut website with general information about recycling.
• Recycling & Disposal of Scrap Tires - a State of Connecticut website with advice and links to recycling tires.
• Recycling batteries - a State of Connecticut website with advice and links to recycling different types of batteries. 
• Mattresses Disposal Guide - a website with advice and links about recycling a mattress.
• RecycleCT - a CT based nonprofit website with recycle information.