The Town of Manchester Water Department is in the process of making upgrades to the Globe Hollow Water Treatment Plant. Due to these upgrades, the annual water main flushing program will be moved to Fall 2025.
The next time you're looking to make a purchase, accept a free giveaway, or throw away an item, consider the 6 R's...
Rethink - Was this item made sustainably? Will this item last?
Refuse - Do I need this item? Will I use this item? If I only need it once, can I borrow or rent it?
Reduce - Is this item disposable? Could I instead purchase something reusable?
Reuse - Can I find a used version of this item? If I don't need the item anymore, can I sell it or donate it?
Repair - Can my existing item be repaired instead of replaced?
Recycle - If my item can't be reused or repaired, can it be recycled?
Check out the pages below to learn about the various resources available to creating less waste!
Rethink, Refuse, Reduce
Repair/Reuse
Recycle