Recycling and Composting

Many Lake Sagamore residents have begun recycling, shopping with an eye to defending the environment from needless hazards (defensive shopping), and composting in order to reduce the waste entering landfills and, not incidentally, to cut their garbage collection fees. The Kent Recycling Center, which is operated by volunteers, is located on Route 52 across from Bottle Gate Farms. Hours are Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is an annual membership fee of $50. Revenues are managed by the Kent Recycling Commission established by the Town in 1993. By Town law, profits from the Center are returned to the