Weekly Recycling Starts in Old Lyme, July 1

Starting today, curbside pick-up of residential recycling (green container) in Old Lyme moves to a weekly schedule. Trash (blue container) collection continues on its already existing weekly schedule.

Residents should have containers curbside by 6 a.m. on their assigned day.  Containers should be three feet away from any other objects, such as mailboxes, cars, other containers, planters, etc.  Do not block a breakdown/emergency lane with receptacle.  Clearly mark your address on recycling and trash receptacles to avoid mix up, removal or displacement of cans.

If you miss your scheduled pick-up, you can take your trash or recycling to the Transfer Station on Four Mile River Rd.

Return trips are not possible if your cans are not curbside and you miss the pick-up.

Reminders from the Town about Recycling Guidelines

When in doubt, keep it out! The Town pays additional fees and fines for contaminated recycling.

All items should be empty, rinsed, and clean.

Do not shred, box, bag, or bundle.

What’s In?

Paper (not shredded), food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, broth, etc.), junk mail, newspapers, magazines, pizza boxes (a little grease ok), cardboard, Glass beverage and food bottles and jars, Metal cans and lids, food grade aerosol cans like whip cream (not sunscreen, cleaners, etc.), clean aluminum foil, foil containers, Plastic bottles (with or without caps attached) plastic tubs and lids, plastic one-use cups (no lids, no straws).

What’s Out? 

Gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bags (reuse!), shredded paper, ice cream containers, paper cups (hot and cold), take out paper food containers, glass/ceramic mugs and plates, aerosol containers (cleaners, pesticides, sunscreen, etc.), foil tops from yogurt, paint cans, pots and pans, scrap metal, spiral wound containers, loose bottle caps, plastic plates, bowls and utensils, prescription bottles, single use coffee containers, styrofoam, water filters, plastic bags & any thin plastic wrap.