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Recycling Info & Carts
In June 2024, you received a free Westie Blue recycling cart delivered to your home. This new 65-gallon cart replaced your old recycling bin. Let’s build a cleaner West Haven together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Collection Day Changing?
No. Please refer to the “Rubbish/Recycling Pickup Schedule (Weekly)” tab to review your trash and recycling pickup day.
Do I Have to Put My Recycling in the New Cart?
Yes. Residents must use the new cart to put out recycling moving forward. Recycling should be placed loose in the cart, not in plastic bags.
What If My New Cart is Stolen or Damaged?
If your cart is lost or stolen, please call Public Works at 203-937-3585. You may write your house number on the cart with a grease pen for easy identification.
Informational Materials
The Downsizing Donation Guide: A Resource for Residents of New Haven County (PDF)
What’s In? What’s Out? A Guide to Recycling (PDF)
Can I Recycle It?
Type the name of a waste item at RecycleCT, and we will tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.
Single-Stream Recycling
West Haven has single-stream recycling. The West Haven Energy Commission (WHEC) aims to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and help West Haven residents to be more knowledgeable about what can be recycled, composted, trashed or taken to a different site. To do this, we need your help. Click on the recycling links below for details.
Important Recycling Information
Connecticut Guide to Recycling (English)
Connecticut Guide to Recycling (Espanol)