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Committee checks status of thin-plastics recycling; Jim to contact Stop & Shop manager

Deep River SustainableCT Committee · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The committee reviewed thin-plastics recycling and noted that Stop & Shop has not announced a program for Old Saybrook; Jim will call the Stop & Shop manager. Members also noted Haddam is using Middletown's collection system to deliver plastics to the Trek vendor.

The Deep River SustainableCT Committee reviewed the status of thin-plastics recycling at its March 12 meeting. The minutes indicate Stop & Shop has not announced a program for Old Saybrook; committee member Jim was assigned to contact the Stop & Shop manager for clarification.

Members observed that nearby Haddam continues to use Middletown’s collection structure to deliver plastics to a vendor identified as Trek. The minutes do not record any formal agreements or funding to change Deep River's current collection approach.

Next steps: Jim will contact the Stop & Shop manager and report findings to the committee for possible follow-up action.