Pay-As-You-Throw

Brewster uses a solid-waste management program called Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT). Click here to download a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

All Brewster Recycling center users must dispose of trash in special Brewster PAYT bags. Waste must be placed in these bags prior to disposal. Recyclables don’t need to be bagged, recyclables are sorted into paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal containers. Click here for the Brewster Recycling Guide.

PAYT bags for waste are available in three sizes and are available at various Brewster stores and surrounding grocery stores.

  • ·33-gallon bag holds about 25lbs, similar to a yard waste bag is $2 each.
  • ·15-gallon bag holds about 12lbs, similar to a kitchen-sized bag is $1 each.
  • · 8-gallon bag, similar to an office or bathroom trash bag is $.50 each.