Manchester Public Works Department

10/23/2026

The Fall Free Shred Event is tomorrow! Manchester residents can get their papers safely shredded and recycled!
Date: Saturday October 24
Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Location: Manchester Public Works, 321 Olcott Street
2 box maximum. Manchester residents only.

Reminder: paper shredded at home is not accepted in the recycling. Staples are OK, but please remove paperclips and binder clips.
https://www.manchesterct.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Sanitation-Division/Free-Shred-Event

10/21/2026

What happens to my recycling after the cart is emptied? How does recycling actually work? Why are only specific items allowed? What actually is accepted? Find out the answers to these questions and more at Recycling in CT: What’s in and What’s Out.

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Manchester Public Library, first floor

10/20/2026

Today is National Reuse Day! Manchester has many opportunities for reuse all throughout the town. You can shop and donate at thrift stores, shop at antique stores, participate in Buy Nothing Groups online, or attend or host a tag sale! While we get ready for holiday shopping season, take some time to rethink whether you need to buy something new or if it can be second hand!




MACC Charities
Manchester Land Conservation Trust
Bike Walk Manchester
Manchester CT Women's Club

10/17/2026

Celebrate by registering for the next Fixery in December! by getting your broken lamps, small appliances, electronics, garments, jewelry, and textiles repaired for free instead of throwing them away. Repair is the perfect gift; show your loved ones you care by repairing their beloved items.

Next Fixery is Saturday, December 12 from 10-2 at Work_Space Manchester. Let our helpful, skilled volunteers help you fix your things. The event is first come-first served, but registration is preferred. Learn more here: https://manct.us/fixery


WORK SPACE
Bike Walk Manchester

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Come check out the Love Manchester Live Green Scarecrow on Main Street! What’s In is made from common items accepted in your recycling bin. What’s Out is made of common items that end up in the recycling bin but are not acceptable. To learn more, check out allamericanwaste.com/single-stream-recycling

Recycling: What's In and What's Out by Love Manchester Live Green, Manchester Sanitation Division

10/06/2026

UPDATE: This cleanup is cancelled.
Calling all volunteers! Help us clean up Northwest Park one more time before all the leaves fall. Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 10am to 12pm. Supplies provided by Manchester Sanitation.


Manchester Recreation Division

09/28/2026

The Fall Free Shred Event is coming soon! Manchester residents can get their papers safely shredded and recycled!
Date: Saturday October 24
Time: 9am to 12:30pm
Location: Manchester Public Works, 321 Olcott Street
2 box maximum. Manchester residents only.

Reminder: paper shredded at home is not accepted in the recycling. Staples are OK, but please remove paperclips and binder clips.
https://www.manchesterct.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Sanitation-Division/Free-Shred-Event

09/25/2026

Thank you volunteers! We had a very successful 2026 Source to Sea Cleanup in Manchester! 40 volunteers came to Center Springs Park to help remove over 800 pounds of litter. Eversource and HNTB helped cleanup Union Pond Park and Charter Oak Park. Plus: Linde cleaned up Northwest Park earlier this month, and Fuss & O’Neill will clean up the Hilliard Parklet later this month.


Connecticut River Conservancy
Eversource CT