Did you know that only 36% of the current amount of waste in CT is recycled, reused or reduced? Citizens of New Haven can help change that AND recycle their unwanted items at no charge!
Host: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority is hosting and sponsoring this MAJOR one day event.
Time and Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9 a.m – 12 p.m
at: Truman School, 114 Truman Street in New Haven
New Haven Residents and students may drop off:
- ELECTRONICS (t.v.’s, cell phones, monitors, stereos, printers, and wires)
- TEXTILES (clothing, shoes, belts, hats, handbags) (dry and in plastic bags)
- DOCUMENTS (sensitive papers to be shredded)
- BOTTLES & CANS REDEEMED (plastic bottles and aluminum cans)
Background:
Only 12% of unused electronics are recycled currently in the U.S.
Only 15% of textiles (clothing, etc.) are recycled annually. 50,000 mattresses are discarded and not recycled every day in the U.S.
Partners in the event: Take 2 Electronics Recycling, The Connecticut Mattress Recycling Council and ByeBye Mattress, Helpsy, and File Shred.
Information Participants in the event:
New Haven Department of Parks and Public Works – curbside
recycling (info only)
HazWaste Central – Household Hazardous Waste (info only)
Paint Care – where to recycle your unwanted paint (info only)
Learn More: For further information about Hometown Recycling Day, visit nhswra.com
or contact: The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority at 203-691-5374
info@nhswra.com
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