How Do You Recycle? — Survey Says...

The Orange Recycling Committee made a poll available on the town website and asked four questions ranging from preferences in curbside recycling pickup or taking it to the Transfer Station themselves; frequency of recycling; preferred bin style and size and interest in obtaining a special Breast Cancer Awareness bin.

Of the 4,739 homes in Orange, 330 participated in the poll.

• In response to the question regarding curbside pickup or bringing recycling to the Transfer Station, 186 — 56.9% — answered that they use the curbside pickup.

• How often do Orange residents recycle? Of the participants, 241 — 73.5% — said they recycle weekly.

• An 18-gallon bin or 65-gallon rollable container? More than half, 170 — 51.7% — chose the larger rollable container.

• And regarding interest in the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness design: 151 — 46.2% had no preference, but 101 or 30.9% said yes.

We've attached screen shots of each of the poll questions with complete answers.

Visit the Town Website under the Government Services Link for a list of the new recycling rules and recyclable materials.

Remember, It is against state regulations to mix recyclables with disposal waste.
"All recyclables are to be separated and either put in the blue bins at curbside or taken to the transfer station and deposited in bins marked for recyclables, as posted at the station,  according to the regulations. "If this is not done, the town may be cited with penalties."