Organics Recycling Program
Organics recycling is now offered at the Redding Transfer & Recycling Station. This program is intended to help save you money on your household trash expenses AND to reduce the amount of waste we produce as a community. The Town is working in partnership with the Housatonic Valley Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA), the regional municipal solid waste (MSW) and recycling management organization for the Housatonic Valley municipalities of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman.
Getting Started
Visit the HRRA website at http://hrra.org/organics-food-scraps/ and click on the Redding link. By providing your contact information, The Town of Redding and the HRRA will be able to contact you regarding program information, announcements and news. Your information will not be shared with any other party and will only be used for this program.
Residents who sign up will receive a FREE collection kit:
• 1 gallon kitchen collection bin
• 6 months of compostable bags
• 6 gallon carry container
Residents may bring their organic waste to the Recycling Center on days of operation.
The cost to dispose of organics is .10 cents a pound, less than the cost to dispose of your household trash (.20)
Cost
The cost to dispose of organics at the Redding Transfer and is .10 cents a pound. That’s 50% less than the cost to dispose of regular household garbage which is .20 cents a pound. And, by removing wet, heavy organic waste from your household trash, you’ll spend less on that too.
You must also have a permit for the Town’s Transfer & Recycling station. Permits can be purchased at the Transfer & Recylcling station or Town Hall during regular business hours. Permits run from July 1 to June 30th.
Regular: $25 Additional vehicle $10
Seniors: $10 (60+ years of age) Additional vehicle $5.00
Transfer & Recycling Station Hours of Operation
7:30 am – 3:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Closed: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
Compost
In the Spring, residents who participate in the Organics program can pick up Free compost from the Recycling & Transfer Station.
What Goes in the Bin: Acceptable Items for Municipal Organics Drop Off
REMEMBER – ONLY FOOD Scraps are allowed in your bin. No PLASTIC items, stickers, rubber bands or twist ties!
(Make sure you remove the stickers from fruits and vegetables before putting them into the bin.)
• Meat, Poultry (bones also) Fish (including shellfish)
• Dairy Products
• Flower & Vegetable Garden Waste
• Houseplants & Flower Bouquets
• Fruits & Nuts (including pits)
• Vegetables ***Remove stickers, bands and ties***
• Bread, Pasta & Grains
• Sauces, Soup & Gravy
• Coffee Grounds & Filters
• Tea Bags
• Egg Shells
• Plate Scrapings
Do I have to use the bags?
No, you do not have to use bags to participate in the program. The compostable bags provided for some program are for convenience and to eliminate the yuck factor for some. We welcome individuals who wish to use their containers without a bag.
If I need more bags where do I get them?
Bags can be purchased at local stores where available and online, search for BioBags.
Why recycle food scraps?
According to the EPA more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in our everyday trash. Food waste shouldn’t be burned or landfilled: it’s wet and heavy which doesn’t make burning it at a Waste-to-Energy facility efficient for energy content and creates methane in landfills.
What does it cost?
Sign up is Free. Click here to sign up. You will receive a free organics collection kit while supplies last. The cost to dispose of your organic material is .10 cents a pound. Vist the HRRA website at http://hrra.org/organics-food-scraps/ for more information and click on the Redding link. By providing your contact information, The Town of Redding and the HRRA will be able to contact you regarding program information, announcements and news. Your information will not be shared with any other party and will only be used for this program.