COLLECTION SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
TRASH and RECYCLING COLLECTION - DAILY SCHEDULE
2024 RECYCLE COLLECTION INFORMATION & ACCEPTABLE ITEMS - WEEKS A and B CALENDAR
RECYCLING COLLECTION ADDRESS LISTINGS FOR A and B WEEKS
Green recycling containers are assigned to each residence. They should be placed curbside with the wheels away from the street. The lid must close.
A second container may be requested free of charge by emailing Ann Marie Hearn at [email protected] with your name, address, and the serial number on your present recycling bin.
Trash collection is automated. Gray trash containers are assigned to each residence. Containers should be placed curbside with the wheels away from the street and the lid opening streetside. They should be at least three feet away from any other container or obstruction. A second container can be purchased:
Application for an additional 96-Gallon container
Application to exchange for a larger (96-gallon) or smaller (64-gallon) container
Put containers curb-side the night before collection day. Trash/recycling may be picked up as early as 5:30 AM and pick-up times may vary from week to week. The following holidays always cause a one-day trash/recycle collection delay: Memorial Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day. The following holidays cause a one-day trash/recycle delay IF they fall on a weekday: New Year's Day (1/1) Independence Day (7/4) Christmas Day (12/25)
Call Public Works at 203-271-6650 to report any problems or missed pick ups.
Residents are reminded that the hauler picks up only normal household trash.
No hazardous materials
No leaves or grass clippings
No broken glass or other sharp objects unless they are securely wrapped and padded
No bulky items, furniture, construction debris, or carpeting
More information on acceptable items for trash and recycling available here.
Hazardous waste can be brought to HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven - click here for more information, or call 203-401-2712. There is no charge, but preregistration and proof of residency is required. The 2024 schedule can be found here.
Grass clippings. The Town of Cheshire is providing a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves. Please note that no other items will be accepted. Disposal by commercial operations is not permitted. Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Leaves may be in biodegradable bags. There is no charge. The container will be accessible from 7:30-8:30 AM every Monday morning beginning Monday, April 29, 2024.
Leaf disposal. A town-wide leaf collection is offered in the Fall. More information can be found here.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-271-6650
DISPOSAL OF BULKY ITEMS A private transfer station located in Cheshire is available to Town residents who wish to dispose of bulky items that are not accepted in the weekly trash collection. THERE IS A FEE FOR MOST ITEMS, although up to seven electronics can be disposed of for no charge at this facility. For hours, fees and more information on the local private transfer station, please call 203-272-4039. There are additional private transfer stations in the area as well.
DISPOSAL OF DEAD WILDLIFE
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection maintains a list of contractors that will dispose of dead wildlife on residential property.