Here's Where To Buy 'Pay-As-You-Throw' Bags In Guilford And Madison

GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford and Madison Transfer Station in early October 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, and Guilford has announced locations where residents can purchase town-official trash bags for household trash that can then be brought to the transfer station.

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 ($7.50 for a roll of 5)
• 33-gallon: $3 per bag, light blue bag ($15 for a roll of 5)
• 8-gallon food scrap bag: $0.20 per bag, green bag ($2 for a roll of 10)

Bags can be purchased at the following locations, with more locations "coming soon."

• Page Hardware: 9 Boston St., Guilford
• Tuxis True Value, 85 Bradley Road, Madison
• Guilford Madison Transfer Station, 1900 Boston Post Road, Guilford