'Significant Waste Reduction' Seen At Transfer Station, Guilford Says

GUILFORD, CT — The Town of Guilford says it has seen "significant waste reduction" at the Guilford Madison Transfer Station as a result of the implementation of the new pay-as-you-throw system.

Guilford moved from a weight-based system, where residents paid $9 per 100 pounds of trash, to a per-bag system using town-designated blue bags. The change has led to a 36 percent reduction in trash processed at the transfer station, the town said in a news release.

Additionally, recycling has increased by 16 percent, and participation in the town's free food scrap drop-off program has more than doubled, the town said.

"The numbers speak for themselves," said First Selectman Matt Hoey in a news release. "By making waste disposal a more conscious decision, we’re seeing a significant reduction in trash, more materials being recycled, and greater participation in food scrap collection. This is a win-win for our community and the environment."

Hoey thanked those involved with the program.

"Thank you to the Town Engineer and the entire team at the Waste Transfer Station for managing the transition to this new system," Hoey said.

Guilford will hold virtual group sessions for those who use curbside trash collection and want to learn more about the new pay-as-you-throw system.

Sessions will be held on:

• March 19 at 11 a.m.
• March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
• March 22 at 10 a.m.

Each session lasts one hour and is open to all Guilford residents who use a curbside trash hauler as their primary waste disposal method. Pre-registration is required at this link.

For more information, click here.