Crew can't empty recycling toters that have any contamination such as plastic bags, styrofoam and unrinsed cans with food particles on them. Here's a link to our recycling page with Whats In What's Out information on recycling: https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/pw/trash/recycling.htm
If you'd like to ask if an item can be recycled in collection check the tool found here:http://www.recyclect.com. Thanks for reporting. We will address.

Debris picked up. Issue closed. If you need to report another issue please submit to See Click Fix or call Department of Public Works at (203) 946 - 7700. Thanks.