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Our goal is to keep you informed on the latest pending legislation affecting recycling and waste management, and news about changes in recycling and waste collection policies. We also include links to the town services of our member communities, resources, and details about our public education outreach programs.

Latest News
May 21st, 2010 - TUNXIS RECYCLING OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL COLLECT HOUSEHOLD COMPUTERS AND TVs. (...) [ read more ]
July 16th, 2010 - AGENDA Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting July 23, 2010. Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee Board Meeting   July 23, 2010 Meeting Agenda. (...) [ read more ]
 

FAQs
?Check here for some of the most frequently asked questions about trash and recycling.

Brochures

BrochuresFor more information about waste-to-energy facilities, recycling, and conservation, these brochures are available for downloading.


Newsletters

NewsletterFor more information about waste-to-energy facilities, recycling, and conservation, these brochures are available for downloading.


Get a Recycling Bin

NewsletterClick here to find out where you can get your recycling bin.

Legislative Updates
March 8th, 2010 - Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility & Tunxis Recycling Operating Committees to the Legislative Program & Review Investigations Committee March 8, 2010. Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee & the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (...) [ read more ]
March 8th, 2010 - Testimony of the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee And the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee to the Environment Committee March 8, 2010. An Act Concerning Recycling, Certain Solid Waste Management Reforms and Requirements for Solid Waste and (...) [ read more ]
 

Annual Reports

Annual ReportOur annual reports, archived here, are printed on tree-free paper, made entirely from hemp and cotton grown from agricultural fibers grown and harvested by farmers.


National Stats
GraphHere’s an overview of how efforts to recycle paper, aluminum, glass and steel are faring nationally. The data indicates a positive trend in recycling steel, most paper products and aluminum cans in recent years, although aluminum can recycling rates lag behind their 1997 peak. Glass recycling rates have declined, and today eight out of every 10 glass bottles manufactured are wasted.

Links
MonitorThese links provide more information about Connecticut and national recycling, waste management and energy conservation initiatives.


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