Frequently Asked Questions
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If materials are not picked up from the curbside, residents are asked to please call All American Waste at 860-289-7850 to give them a chance to correct the problem or provide information as to why the item was left.Trash & Recycling
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Your trash will be picked up every week on the same day. Recycling will be picked up every other week depending on your street. A list of streets is available and is also distributed with the COVRRA bill in July. Please keep this on hand as a reference. Here is a link to the pick up schedule by street- trash pick up schedule
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If you are unable to get your items to the curb on the day of your pick-up, it is still possible to bring your solid waste or recyclables to the Public Works Transfer Station at 100 Olsen Farm Road. Drop off would need to be during Transfer Station business hours which are Thur. 10am-4pm (Oct-March) 12pm-6pm (April- Sept.) and Sat. 9-3. There is no charge for recyclable items. Solid waste fee is $2.00 per bag.
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The cart is owned by All American Waste and is being provided to you as part of the contract with the town. They are responsible for routine maintenance (e.g. wheel replacement). For repairs, call All American at 860-289-7850. If your cart is damaged or lost, call All American Waste to receive a new cart. The homeowner is responsible for the cost of lost or damaged carts. Currently the cost is $75, including delivery. They should be delivered within two days. Keep in mind this is no different than replacing your current trash can.Trash & Recycling
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No, only tipper barrels will be picked up. Limited amounts of household trash may be taken to the Public Works garage on Olsen Farm Road between 7a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. There is a $1 fee per bag for solid waste items. Excess recyclables can be disposed of free of charge.Trash & Recycling
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Cardboard is accepted, free of charge, at the transfer station.Trash & Recycling
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You can tall the Tax Office at 860-742-4066 for instructions on how to do so. There is a $75 administrative cost to change cart size.
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There are changes in citizen’s lives beyond their control which raise the need to change the size of tipper barrels. In these cases the Town Manager shall have the authority to waive the tipper barrel swap fee. To qualify for a hardship waiver, the citizen must complete an application detailing the hardship. The hardship must meet the definition as described in the application form.
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This is your choice but using plastic bags may help keep the container clean.Trash & Recycling
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The user of the cart is responsible for cleaning. Hosing them out with a mild detergent solution is recommended as needed.Trash & Recycling
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Since the barrels are not owned by you, the only place they may be marked is on the inside of the cover. A Sharpie style marker works best.Trash & Recycling
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All electronics are now accepted at the transfer station, free of charge.Trash & Recycling
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Metal is now accepted free of charge at the transfer station. If you have significant quantities you may be able to get some money by taking your load to scrap metal dealers in Manchester, Columbia, or Willimantic.Trash & Recycling
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Shredded paper is not an acceptable recyclable item ... check out this link:
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Please contact the town’s Human Services office at 860-742-5324 to discuss your needs. Limited service for picking up carts at the house is available upon providing proof of medical condition.
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Sharps may be disposed of in your trash tipper cart ONLY if they are packaged correctly. Please place them in a sturdy container (coffee can or laundry detergent bottle) with lid taped shut and marked "SHARPS".Trash & Recycling
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For fiscal year 2024, Coventry's residential solid waste generated per capita is 748.02 (in pounds)
For fiscal year 2023, Coventry's residential solid waste generated per capita is 745.71 (in pounds)
For fiscal year 2022, Coventry's residential solid waste generated per capita is 720.98 (in pounds)
For fiscal year 2021, Coventry's residential solid waste generated per capita is 841.41 (in pounds)
For fiscal year 2020, Coventry's residential solid waste generated per capita is 792.19 (in pounds)