Recycling Information
Single Stream Recycling Program
Hamilton uses a Single Stream recycling system, also known as “No Sort” recycling, which allows residents to combine all recyclable materials into a single container for easy collection.
Here’s how it works:
- What You Can Recycle: Combine mixed paper (newspapers, magazines, cardboard, junk mail), glass, aluminum and tin cans, and plastics labeled #1–#7 in the same container.
- Containers: Use any container up to 35 gallons in size (such as a regular trash barrel) and clearly label it “Recycling.” The total weight should not exceed 50 pounds. If your recyclables exceed this weight, please use a second labeled container.
- Important Guidelines:
- Recyclables should not be placed in plastic bags.
- Bring your recycling container to the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Tips on Proper Recycling
What you put in the recycling bin matters! Items like food, liquids, and plastic bags can contaminate entire loads of recyclables, making them unusable. Additionally, materials such as plastic bags, clothing, ropes, and hoses can get tangled in sorting machines, causing costly delays and damage.
Recycling is one of the key ways our community helps reduce waste management costs. Casella, our waste hauler, sells the town’s recycled materials on the global market. These sales offset the expense of burning trash. The more we recycle—and the more we compost—the lower our town’s trash hauling costs will be. By recycling correctly, we help save money and support a cleaner environment!
