Manchester To Get New Solid Waste, Recycling Hauler

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester officials have entered into an agreement with Murphy Road Recycling to become the town's new curbside municipal "solid waste and recycling," collector.

The new deal is effective July 1 and runs until June 30, 2024.

Previously, the town’s residential waste and recycling was collected by The Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, and that contract was not renewed, officials said.

"Murphy Road Recycling very much looks forward to providing the town of Manchester reliable and
environmentally-conscious waste disposal and recyclables processing services," said Jonathan Murray, the director of operations for Murphy Road Recycling. "Murphy Road Recycling has worked for several years with the town of Manchester and appreciates this opportunity to work even closer with the Town to achieve its sustainability goals."

The change in the disposal services agreement will have no impact to residents or residential curbside
services, officials said.

"We're excited to partner with Murphy Road Recycling,” said Manchester Pubic Works Director Tim Bockus said. "As a prominent player in the region’s waste management industry, they have a firm understanding of the town of Manchester’s desire to be a leader in how we manage our waste and will be a valuable resource in helping us to be a more resilient and sustainably focused community."

Officials said a few aspects need to be emphasized.

"It's important that residents put only clean recyclables in their curbside recycling bin and not contaminate their recyclables with trash," officials said in a statement accompanying the announcement. "Overly contaminated materials are not recyclable and will be rejected and treated as trash."

A list of approved items for recycling can be found at: https://www.recyclect.com/in-t...