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Solid/Hazardous Waste & Recycling Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Plastic Film Recycling Remains Active

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Compost and Rain Barrel Sale Proposed

The committee discussed a potential spring 2027 compost bin and rain barrel sale, with an online store estimated at $350 to set up and $125 annually; a proposal may go to the Finance SubCommittee and Town Council for review.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Recycling Events and Outreach Planned

North Branford will hold a free electronics drop-off on July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Public Works, accepting items such as TVs, computers, small appliances, mattresses, batteries, reusable propane tanks and used oil. The committee also collected 489 pounds of plastic film in May, including 158 pounds placed in the Public Works bin.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Committee Reviews Recycling and Waste Programs

Take 2 was confirmed for the next two e-waste collection dates after the April event collected 9,551 pounds, or 4.7755 tons, of electronics. The committee also reported 427 pounds of plastic film collected in April, including 30 pounds of trash contamination.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

More Free Recycling Options Announced

North Branford residents can drop off propane tanks and other gas cylinders weighing 20 pounds or less for free, along with mattresses, box springs, electronics, and used clean oil at the April 18 drop-off event. The committee also reported that 22% of collected waste was diverted to recycling through December 2025.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

April Recycling and Waste Services Announced

The committee publicized April waste-service dates, including free propane-tank disposal for tanks up to 20 pounds at the April 18 electronics-waste event. Plastic-wrap collection totaled 554 pounds during the first two months of 2026, about 30 pounds below last year's pace, and earned North Branford a $100 credit from Trex.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Tire collection limited to once yearly

The committee decided that North Branford will accept tires once per year. It also publicized upcoming 2026 collection dates: scrap metal during the week of April 6, electronic waste on April 18, and bulky waste during the week of April 20.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Plastic Film Recycling Remains Active

North Branford collected 5,219 pounds of plastic film in 2025, including 395 pounds in December, compared with 5,701 pounds in 2024. More than 42,000 pounds have been collected since the program began in 2017; trash made up 139 pounds, or 2.6% of the total collected.

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