Recycle. We've all got somebody in our home who is the Recycle Police. You know what I mean:
"Don't throw that in the trash! Rinse it out and recycle it!"
"Is that clear glass or brown glass?"
"Do you know how many trees it takes to print the newspaper?"
They mean well, and we all know we need to recycle, but it's just so darn confusing! If you're selling your house soon and buying a new one, chances are you'll need to recycle some stuff to save space. But where the heck do you take all that stuff? Well, I'm glad you asked. Herewith is a conpendium of information about what to recycle and where to do it in Wallingford;
Items for curbside pick-up by private haulers or for drop-off at recycling centers by residents:
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
- Double layer cardboard with corrugation between layers
- Must be FLATTENED and no larger than 3’ by 5’
GLASS food and beverage containers (Rinsed Clean)
- Clear, brown and green glass ONLY
- NO BROKEN GLASS of any kind
METAL food and beverage containers (Rinsed Clean)
- Aluminum, steel and tin cans; also, clean aluminum foil and containers (such as pie plates)
NEWSPRINT, MAGAZINES, CATALOGS & JUNK MAIL
- Newspapers include all inserts delivered with paper
- Can be bundled in BROWN paper bags ONLY or tied with string
- No junk mail with plastic or foil coatings
- At Recycling Center, keep junk mail and magazines/catalogs separate from newspapers.
PLASTICS #1 AND #2 ONLY (Rinsed Clean)
- Look for the number in the triangular logo located on the bottom of the container
- Lead acid vehicular batteries: Return to dealer when you buy a new one
- Leaves & Brush: Use Town collection in spring (leaves/brush) and fall (leaves only) or Deliver to Compost Center located at 157 John St. Or make arrangements with your landscaper, or compost at home.
- Rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cad): Take to local retailers--see http://www.rbrc.com/ for specific stores.
- Scrap metal and major appliances (NO microwaves): Take to Recycling Center at 157 John St. or make arrangements with your hauler.
- Used case oil only: Take to Recycling Center at 157 John St. -- 5-gallon maximum per visit.
- White office paper: Take to Recycling Center at 157 John St.
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Ceramic plates or cups | Auto glass | Beer cartons |
Clay pots | Crystal | Books |
Ovenware | Drinking glass | Cereal boxes |
Porcelain | Leaded glass | Gray cardboard |
Pyrex | Light bulbs | Notebooks |
Tile | Mason jars | Pizza boxes |
Oil Filters | Paint cans | Styrofoam |
Gas Cans/Tanks | Spray cans | Syringes/needles |
Recycling Center Hours of Operation:
Monday......................... | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Thursday...................... | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Saturday....................... | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
CENTER CLOSED
(if Holiday listed below falls on scheduled day of operation)
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day