Sustainable Southbury Sets Next EyeRecyle Event

SOUTHBURY, CT — The upcoming monthly EyeRecycle collection event is scheduled for Feb. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. at 800 Main Street South, Southbury, and will continue to take place on the first Sunday of each month.

In consideration of the well-being of their workers and volunteers, Sustainable Southbury officials are implementing shorter hours during the winter months.

What to expect at the event:

• An increase in compensation to 10 cents per item, double the rate from the previous year.
• EyeRecycle is now accepting used inkjet printer cartridges (excluding laser cartridges). Participants can drop them off in the collection box, and Sustainable Southbury will facilitate their recycling, potentially receiving a small donation to support community initiatives.
• Sustainable Southbury's popular food scrap recycling kit is available for purchase at these events, while supplies last.
• EyeRecycle bags for future drop-offs can also be purchased, allowing participants to use the express lane for quicker service. Volunteers are available to transfer bottles into an EyeRecycle bag if needed.

To ensure the safety of volunteers, Sustainable Southbury requests participants separate glass bottles and place them in a cardboard container to prevent breakage. Plastic bottles and tin cans less than 1 liter can be placed in the same bag, while large 2-liter bottles should be placed in a separate bag to expedite the drop-off process.

For additional information, contact info@sustainablesouthbury.org.