Guilford And Madison Transfer Station Announces 'Pay-As-You-Go' System

Information via town of Guilford

GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford and Madison Transfer Station has announced the launch of a "pay-as-you-throw" waste management system in an effort to support sustainability. The system will go into effect on Nov. 4.

"This change aims to make the transfer station more convenient, reduce waste, promote recycling, and ensure that residents only pay for the trash they generate," Guilford said in an announcement Friday, noting that the Boards of Selectmen of Guilford and Madison endorsed the change.

Under the new system, residents will purchase town-official trash bags which will be available at designated retail locations throughout Guilford and Madison. The revenue from the bags will cover the disposal of household waste. This is a change from the $9 per 100-pound system currently used at the transfer station.

Guilford highlighted several benefits of the PAYT system, saying it will reduce waste and promote fairness and equity by having residents pay only for the waste they produce. It will also encourage people to recycle and compost, and help the towns control waste management costs, Guilford said.

The town-authorized bags will come in various sizes to suit different needs.

Prices are as follows:

• 15 gallon: $1.50 per bag, light blue bag
• 33 gallon: $3 per bag, light blue bag
• 8 gallon food scrap bag: $0.20 per bag, green bag

These bags will be available for purchase at local retailers in Guilford and Madison — locations to be announced soon.

Residents are encouraged to visit the town of Guilford website in the near future for more information on the PAYT program, including a detailed list of authorized bag sizes, prices, and retail locations.

Tickets in circulation for the transfer station are no longer being sold and cannot be used for trash disposal after Nov, 4, 2024, and will be phased out for other uses at the transfer station by Dec. 31, 2024, Guilford said.