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For more information on regional recycling and for kids games, go to Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority by clicking here.
Redding has progressively increased its recycling tonnage every year. Our current projected rate is averaging around 40% (the state’s goal).
Co-Mingled Recyclables (these can be dropped off free of charge un-separated)
- Cans – food & beverage, aluminum and tin, aluminum foil-rinsed clean
- Glass – food & beverages, brown, blue, clear, green- rinsed clean
- Plastics-food & beverage #1 thru #7- rinsed clean, styrofoam peanuts in tied bags
No Styrofoam or Plastic Bags- may be disposed in bulk for a fee
The following are also no charge but must be separated
- Antifreeze
- Bulbs - Fluorescent, 8’- 4’ or smaller
- Rechargeable Batteries- NiCad, Lithium, Nickel Metal Hydride
- Cardboard - Flattened
- Clothing – Goodwill box on premises
- Brush/Branches – under 3”– hardwood over 3”cut to fireplace length
- Eyeglasses- Lions Club box on premises
- Magazines- including advertising received in the mail
- Newspapers- cross tied bundles
- Oil – drained waste oil and filters
- Paper- office paper white and color
- Telephone Books
- Electronics including TV's and Monitors
Chargeable items include garbage, demolition materials, metal, bulky waste (sofa, mattress), large appliances and tires, car batteries. A fee schedule is available at the Recycling Center or at Town Hall.
Leaves can be dropped at the center, free for residents, but commercial haulers are charged a fee. Unscreened compost is available at $15/yard. Wood chips are available at no charge.
Permits: Permits may be purchased at the Transfer Station/Recycling Center or at Town Hall during normal business hours. Residential permits are valid for one year, July 1 to June 30, and each vehicle must display a permit.
The cost per permit is $25; senior permit (age 60 and over) is $10. Additional vehicle permits are $10/each and $5/seniors.
A Household Hazardous Waste collection is held twice a year, usually in the fall at the Danbury Highway Garage and in the spring at Newtown Public Works. This is available free to all Redding residents.
The Transfer Station/Recycling Center is located at 84 Hopewell Woods Road off Route 58 (intersection of Hopewell & Beck Rd.) The Center is open Monday,Wednesday,Friday & Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Center is closed on Tuesdays,Thursdays, Sundays and legal holidays. Any closings due to weather conditions, etc. will be announced over WLAD 800AM and WDAQ 98.3FM.
If you have any questions about recycling or disposal of solid waste, please call the Center at 938-3026. Residents are always welcome to visit our facilities.
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