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Solid Waste Trash Collection Schedule |
NO CURBSIDE BULKY WASTE/SCRAP METAL COLLECTION
The Public Works Department wishes to advise all Cheshire residents that there is NO curbside Bulky Waste or Scrap Metal Collection currently scheduled during the Fall of 2010. Cheshire residents may utilize the Transfer Station to dispose of these items.
COLLECTION OF PLASTICS #1 THROUGH #7
The Town’s recycling contractor, A.J. Waste Systems, has been able to contract with a private company to process the recycling of all plastic containers labeled with the #1 through # 7 identification recycling triangle. Thus, these items can be placed in your blue bins for weekly curbside recycling collection. The collection of all plastics containers #1 through #7 will take effect immediately. As most residents are aware, plastic water bottles now have nickel deposits on these containers. However, these items can be placed in the blue bins for recycling if residents do not wish to return them for returns to vendors.
As has been the case, recycling and refuse can be collected as early as 5:30 a.m. so residents are encouraged to place their recycling bins and trash receptacles the evening prior to collection to avoid missing this service.
Residents are free to contact Cheshire Public Works (203) 271-6650 should they need any further assistance with this matter.
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Solid Waste Disposal Fees and Facility Schedule (2010) |
2010 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA SCHEDULE
The Department of Public Works announces that the Solid Waste Disposal Facility, Transfer Station located at 1286 Waterbury Road is open the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The following is a detailed schedule of dates for these Saturdays for the year 2010 indicating when the Facility is open.
January 9, 2010 and January 23, 2010
February 13, 2010 and February 27, 2010
March 13, 2010 and March 27, 2010
April 10, 2010 and April 24, 2010
May 8, 2010 and May 22, 2010
June 12, 2010 and June 26, 2010
July 10, 2010 and July 24, 2010
August 14, 2010 and August 28, 2010
September 11, 2010 and September 25, 2010
October 9, 2010 and October 23, 2010
November 13, 2010 and November 27, 2010
December 11, 2010 - CLOSED on December 25, 2010
All other items brought to the Facility on these dates will be charged a flat fee rate of $10.00 per load 200 pounds and under. The rate charged per load over 200 pounds is $2.00/20 pounds from the first pound. All metals loads will be charged per load at a rate, which is currently $5.00.Scrap metal, white goods and appliances are $5.00 per load/trip. Car tires are $2.00 each tire. Truck tires are $4.00 each tire.
To gain entry into the Disposal Area, residents must show a valid Connecticut Driver’s License which clearly identifies your Cheshire address, or a picture ID along with a proof of ownership of property in the Town of Cheshire (e.g. a copy of a current tax bill).
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Rear Yard Collection |
This service is provided when all occupants of the dwelling unit are 70 years of age or older. All occupants of the household must provide proof of age with a birth certificate or valid Connecticut driver’s license. An application must be completed at the Public Works Department and approved by the Director of Public Works before rear yard collection can commence.
This service is also provided to residents who are physically disabled. All occupants of the household must be physically handicapped or infirmed. A doctor’s certification of each occupant must accompany a completed application which is available from the Public Works Department. Applications must be approved by the Director of Public Works before rear yard collection can commence.
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Hazardous Waste Disposal |
Cheshire is a participating member of Connecticut’s Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Hazardous waste may be brought to Hazwaste Central, located at the Regional Water Authority, 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, just off 1-95 at Exit 46, each Saturday from May 1st through October 31st. For specific information including hours of operation, please call Hazwaste Central at 401-2712.
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Leaf and Brush Disposal |
The Town of Cheshire has an annual curbside leaf pick-up program in the fall. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags and placed at the curb. The bags are picked up in accordance with a published schedule. There is no additional fee to homeowners for this program.
Brush less than three (3) inches in diameter can be bundled and placed at the curbside to be picked up during the regular trash collection. Brush must be securely bound in twine or tape and must not exceed four (4) feet in length and seventy-five (75) pounds in weight. Two (2) bundles may be placed out each week at the curb with your trash.
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Grass Clippings Disposal |
During the spring, the Town provides a container at located at the Solid Waste Disposal Area for the disposal of residential grass clippings. Please check with the Public Works Department for operating dates and hours for this program at 271-6650.
Grass clippings must be packed in paper biodegradable bags or must be emptied out of any plastic bag or other container. The fee is $1.00 for each 6 (six) bags (or a portion thereof) bags or containers that are emptied.
This service will be available from April through October during normal Solid Waste Disposal Facility hours (the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Additionally, the Transfer Station will be open every Monday morning from April through October for grass collection. Residents may bring grass clippings to the Solid Waste Disposal Facility from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (excluding Memorial Day and Labor Day). No change will be available for Monday disposal, so residents are asked to have exact change.
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