April 3, 2025
.com
Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 14
Pay-As-You-Throw Model Shows Success, Says Town By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
The pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) model for food-scrap waste disposal is showing promising signs as a successful program at the Guilford Transfer Station, featuring additional benefits for other forms of waste, as well, according to town officials. The PAYT model, which encourages Guilford and Madison residents who use the
transfer station in Guilford to dispose of foodscrap materials in bags which are separated from other forms of waste, went into effect in November 2024. Data figures provided to the Guilford Courier by the Guilford Engineering Department show that from November 2024 to February 2025, municipal solid waste (MSW) decreased by 36.4%. This is compared to the collection of the same kind of waste from November 2023 to February
2024. At the same time, food-scrap collection has increased, indicating a trend of desired waste habits per the objectives of the PAYT program to make transfer station’s users more mindful of how they separate and dispose of waste. First Selectman Matt Hoey said that these figures indicate a “very successful” start for See Pay page 7
In Harmony Karen Strawson-Brereton, front, leads a group through Tai Chi exercises at the Nathaniel B. Greene Community Center as part of their Active Adult Programs (55+) on April 1. Classes are ongoing on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Courier
NEW LISTING
Linda Toscano #1 Agent, Guilford Brokerage
#1 in CLOSED VOLUME and #1 in UNITS
LindaToscanoRealtor.com 203.520.7899 19 Boston Street, Guilford
150 Whitethorn Drive, Guilford $675,000
Matthew Rader has got the community's needs on his radar.........................................2
The Dynamic Duo Sophia Meade and Addison Smith served as an integral part of Guilford softball's 2024 postseason run as the team's elite battery...............14
1-2-3-4 Spring The first blooms of spring are starting to appear.........25