Food Scrap Co-Collection for Sanitation District residents and businesses: 

Sanitation District Residents with Carts:

For those that live in the Sanitation District and use carts for garbage service, food scraps are collected curbside in garbage carts in official green bags along with regular trash (orange bags). For information on food scrap co-collection in the Sanitation District, please go here: https://www.middletownct.gov/201/Sanitation-Division. 

Sanitation District Businesses with Dumpsters:

Middletown businesses that use the Sanitation District service can participate in the free curbside collection of food scraps to help reduce waste. Food scrap carts are provided at no additional charge. Contact the Recycling office at recycling@middletownct.gov for more information.  

Food Scrap Drop-Off Stations for All Middletown Residents:

Recycling Center 

The City of Middletown launched a drop off food scrap recycling program in August 2019.  Residents can bring their food scraps to the Recycling Center at no charge.  

Randolph Road Drop-Off Location 

Food waste carts are now available in the parking lot of the Emergency Management building, 675 Randolph Road. If you use this location, please be sure to replace the bungie cords on the carts.   

Please bring only Acceptable Food Scrap Items to these drop offs. No Plastic Bags at the drop-offs!  Food scraps may be placed in compostable bio bags. 

There are numerous food scrap collection bins in many different sizes available. Shop around and find out what works best for your household needs.    

Reducing Food Waste is BEST ! 

Food waste accounts for over 30% of all of our trash. EPA estimates that 25% of the food we buy is thrown away before it gets eaten.  An average, families spend $1300-$2300 a year on wasted food. Trash disposal contributes to climate change, creates pollution, wastes valuable resources and is expensive. 

It is best to REDUCE food waste first, then compost if you can, or bring your food scraps to a drop-off location. Check out our Reduce Food Waste infographic for some great ideas to reduce your food waste. Try one idea at a time, so it doesn't get overwhelming. You may find, over time, you can reduce your food waste and you can save yourself money too!