To the Editor:
In contrast to other readers (“New Town Trash Collection System Doesn’t Work for Larger Families, Mailbox, February 14 and “New Curbside Trash Collection System Needs to Accommodate More Garbage,” Mailbox, February 7), our family of five has had no problem staying within the confines of one trash can. Having only one garbage can should nudge residents to explore whether waste can be reused, recycled, or composted.

Residents struggling with trash capacity may first wish to explore ways to reduce their weekly trash waste. The Sustainable Princeton website provides great information and solutions to tackle waste including home composting and opportunities to upcycle uncommon items. Further, the Recycle Coach app helps residents understand what items can be recycled. Bulk pickup is still available for larger items and spring cleaning projects. Locally headquartered business Terracycle provides subscription recycling programs for hard-to-recycle items that cannot be collected curbside.

The town could increase its efforts to offer clearer waste sorting guidelines, and increase compost service awareness, but each household bears a responsibility to minimize the waste it sends to landfill and make life a little easier for our amazing trash and recycling collection teams.

Rob Sloan
Fairway Drive