Solid Waste, Recycling, and Food Waste Diversion Initiative
SCRCOG proudly provides regional assistance, education, and outreach for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Food Waste Diversion Initiatives to our member municipalities. Through our partnership with consultant Pam Roach, we’ve successfully launched multiple pilots and programs in recent years. This webpage aims to highlight a selection of services available to SCRCOG member municipalities. Explore our offerings below and reach out to us for further assistance
Pam Roach, Consultant, [email protected]
Brendon Dukett, Municipal Services Coordinator, [email protected]
Year Goals and Initiatives
SCRCOG proudly provides regional assistance, education, and outreach for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Food Waste Diversion Initiatives to our member municipalities. This year, we are focusing on three topics in addition to providing technical assistnace and general educaiton. These topics include
– Textile Recycling
– Backyard Composting Initiative
– Food Waste Diversion in Community Centers and Schools
Should you have any questions or are interested in any of these initiatives, please reach out to the above mentioned individuals.
Solid Waste & Recycling Working Group
Monday, January 6th, 2025 Meeting
Monday, June 24th, 2024 Meeting
Presentation title: “Moving Toward Collaborative Solutions to the Waste Crisis”
Attached are the items from the meeting on 6/24/24
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 Meeting
Attached are the items from the 5/7/2024 Meeting
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 Meeting
Attached are the items from the 2/13/2024 Meeting
Key Resources
SCRCOG Region Transfer Stations
The below menu will contain links and relevant information for SCRCOG member municipalities and their respective transfer station
Bethany
Branford
Branford Solid Waste and Recycling
Has residential food scrap recycling at their Transfer Station
East Haven
Guilford
Guilford & Madison Waste Transfer Station
Has residential food scrap recycling at their transfer station
Hamden
Hamden Transfer Station/Recycling Center
Has residential food scrap recycling at their transfer station
Madison
Guilford & Madison Waste Transfer Station
Has residential food scrap recycling at their transfer station
Meriden
Milford
Has residential food scrap recycling at their Transfer Station
North Branford
North Haven
Orange
Orange Transfer Station & Recycling Center
Has residential food scrap recycling at their Transfer Station
Wallingford
West Haven
Woodbridge
HazWaste Central (HWC)
HazWaste Central is co-sponsored by the Regional Water Authority and the South Central Regional Council of Governments. HazWaste Central helps residents in member towns protech local waterways and natural environments by providing a location for the appropriate and safe disposal of household hazardous waste.
HWC is open seasonally on Saturdays from 9am – 12pm during the season from mid-May through October. They are closed on major holidays that happen to fall on a Saturday. HWC is located in the Regional Water Authority Parking lot located at 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
For more information, reach out to: [email protected] or call (203) 401-2712.