Saturday Is Fifth Annual America Recycles Day

By KAAREN VALENTA

Published: Oct 15, 2001 12:00 am

DANBURY ââ On Saturday, October 20, the fifth annual American Recycles Day will be held to collect used, broken, and obsolete electronics such as televisions, VCRs, personal computers, and stereo equipment.

The Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority (HRRA) is conducting the event from 11 am to 3 pm on Plumtrees Road across from the Danbury Water Treatment Facility, north of the state vehicle emissions testing station.

The free recycling service is available to residents of Danbury, Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Kent, New Fairfield, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman.

Last year area residents dropped off 46,360 pounds of electronics; statewide 35 similar collections have been held.

The goal is to cut down on the amount of metal, plastic, hazardous components, and glass that reaches landfills and incinerators.

Paul Avery, who heads the recycling efforts of the HRRA, said most parts of the discarded computers are recyclable.

During the collection, HRRA will display its âEarth to Kidsâ van full of recycling tips and information.

For more information, call the HRRA at 775-6256.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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