Recycling in Middletown
Everyone must recycle: residents, businesses, institutions, schools. Read about how to recycle in Middletown.
Zero Waste
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Wishcycling
Discover why wishcycling is important to recycing efforts.
Resources
Buy Nothing
Buy Nothing Middletown and Portland is a Facebook group for local residents.
Freecycle
A grassroots nonprofit movement of people giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns.
Loop
Why own a product’s packaging just to throw it away? Buy refillable versions of conventional single-use products.
Terracycle
Loop’s parent company, this is a social enterprise Eliminating the Idea of Waste®.
Live Sustainably
How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Buy Used
You can find everything from clothes to building materials at specialized reuse centers and consignment shops. Often, used items are less expensive and just as good as new.
Less Packaging /Reusable
Less packaging means less use of raw materials. This reduces waste. Buying in bulk, for example, can reduce packaging and save money. Also, look for items that can be reused: bring your own silverware and cup to work, rather than using disposable items.
Maintain & Repair
Maintain and repair items like clothing, tires, and appliances, so that they won’t have to be thrown out and replaced as frequently.
Borrow/Rent/Share
Many things, like party decorations, tools or furniture, can be borrowed or rented. Don’t spend money buying and storing something that you use infrequently.
Russell Library
123 Broad Street
Middletown CT 06457
Phone
860-347-2528
Events
Online Calendar
Library Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm
Fri-Sat 9am-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm (October-March)