Trash and Recycling Removal
Our mission is to offer consistent trash and recycling pick-up that is reliable, consistent and affordable, all while providing the best customer service.
We offer residential curbside service for trash and recycling pick-up in Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield and Newtown areas.
The pictures to the right show one of our automated side loader trucks and a front load truck. Automated side loader trucks are standard now in the industry and are used for residential trash pick-up. You may see some of these trucks driving around in your community picking up trash and recycling!
The last photo on the bottom right shows the cart sizes we offer for residential curbside pick-up. The cart sizes range from 45 to 96 gallons. The standard cart size is 96 gallons and is equivalent to three or four full bags of trash.
Unacceptable Items that CANNOT go into the trash or recycling carts:
· No wood
· No broken-up furniture
· No demolition
· No structure metal pieces
· No earth materials, such as grass clippings, dirt & tree material
· No batteries, including car batteries
· No tires
· No paint cans
· No combustibles, including propane tanks &non-food grade aerosol cans
Don't forget to visit our LoStocco Refuse Services Facebook page and follow us on Instagram at @lostoccorefuseservices !
Recycling Removal
We follow HRRA guidelines for recycling collection:
We are compliant with the Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority (HRRA) laws and regulations for recycling preparation and removal. For more information on HRRA laws, regulations and guidelines please visit https://hrra.org. There is also information available for local hazardous waste days and locations, as well as additional recycling resources.
Please click the link below to view the updated HRRA Recycle Brochure to see what is and what is not considered recyclable.
HRRA Recycle Brochure Printable
Items that are NOT considered recyclable:
· No food waste can go in the recycling, including food residue in pizza boxes, glass jars, aluminum jars and takeout containers
· No shredded paper, styrofoam, gift wrappings, take-out containers
· No clothing
· No combustibles, including propane tanks, non-food grade aerosol cans
· No batteries or car batteries
· No electronics
· No paint cans
· No wood, demolition or metal structural pieces
· No yard debris or earth materials
Click the link below for information on hazardous waste drop off days in your area.