CRRA Expands Types of Plastics Accepted

Starting on May 1, the 64 cities and towns that are part of the CRRA will be able to recycle plastics that are labeled with the numbers 3 through 7. The CRRA already accepts plastics labeled with #1 and #2.

The ability to expand the type of plastics has been made possible due to several recent developments. CRRA, as well as the operator of its Mid-Connecticut Project recycling facility, FCR, Inc., identified buyers willing to commit to long-term agreements to purchase these new plastics.

CRRA also invested $65,000 in the new equipment needed to sort and manage the new materials. Installation of the equipment was completed earlier this month. Last November, CRRA’s board approved the purchase of the new equipment based on projections that showed the money would be recouped through the sale of the additional plastics.

“For years, people have wanted us to take all their plastic containers, not just the ones and twos,” says Thomas Kirk, CRRA president. “We’re excited to grant their wishes.”

A complete guide to recycling is on CRRA’s Web site, Residents of Mid-Connecticut Project recycling towns will find a link to recycling information specifically for them at http://www.crra.org/pages/proj_midconn.htm.