Reuse Opportunities
- Textiles
A Salvation Army box is located at the transfer station.
- Accepted
- Used, clean clothing
- Clean textiles
- Accepted
- Styrofoam Peanuts
They are reused by local business. A collection box is located at the transfer station.
- Accepted
- Clean and bagged packing peanuts only.
- Accepted
- Leaves, Brush, Grass Clippings
Bring it to the transfer station. The brush will be chipped, and the leaves and clippings will be composted. Compost and wood chips are free for residents.
- Eyeglasses
The Lion's Club has collection boxes in the Library, Senior Center, and Town Hall (entrance by the Tax Collector's office).
- Furniture & Working Appliances
Only items that need no repair and are in good condition. Contact WAIM. Their number is 456-7270.
- Workable, Usable Items
Workable, usable items can be dropped off or picked up in the swap-shop (download a printable flyer), at the Transfer Station, or taken to WAIM. Their number is 456-7270.
- Accepted
- small household items
- toys
- books
- Accepted
- Building materials
The ReCONNstruction Center in New Britain, Connecticut accepts used, in good condition building materials. Contact them at 860-597-3390
- Wallpaper leftovers and used picture calendars
Southeast Elementary School has a collection box in the school.
Envelopes, Anyone? makes unique envelopes from scrap materials, such as leftover wallpaper and old calendars. They partner with the West Haven Community House Program, employing 23 physically and mentally challenged individuals. For more information, visit their website or call (203) 773-9019.
- Books
A collection container is located at the Transfer Station. Pack tightly in cardboard boxes, no heavier than 30 pounds, with lids or flaps that close securely. Books are collected for Hands Across the Water, a non-profit organization, who ships them to schools and libraries overseas who desperately need and want them.
Accepted
• Textbooks
• Reference books
• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Books for all ages
