Redding has progressively increased its recycling tonnage every year. Our current projected rate is averaging around 40% (the state’s goal) and we have recently added fluorescent bulbs to our growing list of recyclables.
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Recyclables (these can be dropped off free of charge) |
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Clear, brown, green, food and beverage glass |
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Food and beverage cans |
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Aluminum |
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Plastics |
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Magazines, including advertising material received in the mail |
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Office paper |
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Waste oil and anti-freeze |
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Clothing and shoes |
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Telephone books |
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Ni-Cd batteries |
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Oil filters |
Chargeable items include garbage, demolition materials, metal, bulky waste (sofa, mattress), large appliances and tires. 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. Firewood, unsplit is free, split is $80/load. Please call for availability.
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 $20; senior permit (age 60 and over) are $5. Additional vehicle permits are $10/each. A Household Hazardous Waste collection is held once a year, usually in the fall at the Danbury Highway Garage. This is available free to all Redding residents.
The Transfer Station/Recycling Center is located on Hopewell Woods Road off Route 58. The Center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Center is closed on 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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