Changes to Recycling Policy

August 26, 2020    Please Note:

Changes and updates to the Recycling policy:

Regarding Washington Town Ordinance # 1989-5-1 as adopted by vote of town meeting  June 1, 1989, as amended on February 15, 2001, June 14, 2005, April 30, 2009 and August 22, 2019.

Due to State and Nationwide advisories resulting from the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Washington Board of Selectmen are making the following changes to policies regarding recycling at the town’s Transfer Station. These changes are temporary and for the safety of the employees and residents. These changes will go into effect immediately until further notice.

Cardboard and Paper are now being accepted again.

The Mall is open again.

Please remain in your vehicles until you are able to pull up to the compactor to dispose of your trash. All commingles (cans and plastic items) will continue to be recycled as usual. Place your items in the chute and the attendant will push them into the container. Glass will continue to be placed in the small dumpster adjacent to the attendant shed.

Please don’t touch anything except your own bags and don’t linger after disposing of your items. The attendant will make extra room in the container as needed and disinfect the slide into the recycling container as needed.  

The attendant’s shed is restricted to employees only.

As we’ve stated before, the Selectmen’s goal is to protect our community, town officials and employees. Be patient and keep your distance from employees and other residents using the facility. Wear a mask. Please know these measures are temporary as we are all hoping to get back to normal as soon as possible!

 Stay Safe!