Kent's New Waste System for 2024: Lower Permit Costs and Required Town-Issued Trash Bags

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Starting in 2024, the Town of Kent will introduce a new waste management system, featuring Unit Based Pricing and an Organic Food Scrap collection. This system will require residents to use town-issued trash bags, which they must purchase. The cost of these bags includes disposal fees, directly linking the amount of waste produced to the cost for residents, thereby promoting recycling and waste reduction.

Residents will have the option to buy permits for using the transfer station. The town has lowered the prices of these permits to increase accessibility. There are two types of permits: a $50.00 Transfer Station Permit for general waste and a $20.00 Organics Only Permit for organic waste disposal.

The system offers various trash bag options to suit different household needs. For instance, residents can purchase 26 small kitchen bags for $32.50, with other sizes and quantities available at various prices. This flexibility helps residents manage their waste disposal costs according to their actual waste output.

For $20.00, the town also provides a food scrap collection kit, which includes containers and biodegradable bags to facilitate the composting of organic waste. This initiative is part of Kent’s effort to decrease landfill usage and enhance environmental sustainability.