Updates
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Nov. 9, 2019 - NEWS - The plastic bag recycling shed at the Orange Transfer Station was destroyed by a storm. Info on a replacement will follow. In the meantime, keep recycling plastic bags and wraps by bringing them to local stores, including Shop Rite, Target, Kohl's, and others.
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Do NOT put plastic bags, packaging or wraps in your recycling bin. Details at plasticfilmrecycling.org
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Pink textile & household goods bags picked up same day as recycling (but not necessarily same time).
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If pink bag does not get picked up, call Public Works at (203) 891-4712.
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To get more pink bags, email us.
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NOTICE: Residential recycling bins containing PLASTIC BAGS or WRAPS will NOT be picked up.
More info here.
Events
Recycling Info
Paper Shredding and Mattress Recycling Event
Next event April 25, 2020
Article in Orange Live
May-October: Hazardous Waste Disposal
HazWaste Central, New Haven
At a Glance
See what to recycle & where. This easy checklist covers it all!
Plastic Bags & Wraps
DO NOT put plastic bags in your blue recycling bin or the mixed recyclables dumpster at the transfer station.
Bring clean, dry, soft plastic packaging, bags and wraps to local stores or the transfer station (goes in white shed).
See video of what happens to recyclables.
Put in Bin
NO sorting needed! See what goes in your bin. Compress or flatten items.
Around Town
Recycling bins are placed throughout the fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center (HPCC). Look for BLUE recycling bins alongside BROWN trash bins.
Bring unwanted prescription meds to the Orange Police Department for proper disposal.