Food Scrap Curbside Collection Pilot Program Ends In Madison

MADISON, CT — Though Madison's food scrap curbside collection pilot program ended last month, the town is "actively working towards a long-term solution to make food scrap collection available to all residents," according to First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons.

The program, which was funded by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, ended on March 25, and as a result, food scraps will not be sorted from garbage collected by Sweitzer Waste Removal.

"Sweitzer will reach out to residents who participated in the pilot program in the coming weeks regarding any changes to your pickup day," Lyons wrote in a recent Community Update. "You may continue to use your orange trash bags as regular trash bags in your curbside collection."

While the town searches for a solution pertaining food scrap collection, residents interested in continuing to separate food scraps can bring them to the Guilford/Madison Transfer Station.

Drop-off is free, and Lyons reminded residents to only dispose of food scraps in the designated containers at the Transfer Station.

"You can also consider composting at home in your backyard," Lyons said. "For instructional resources, including how-to videos, brochures, and fact sheets, please visit: DEEP Composting and Organics Recycling Portal."