Trash and Recycling Collection

Curbside trash and recycling collection takes place once each week.

Monday through Thursday

View a map of the Collection Schedule , or

Search for your Refuse Collection Day

If you are unsure about what day your Trash and Recycling
is scheduled for collection,you may call the Solid Waste Division
at 763-7560.

WEEKLY CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010

Trash Containers

Residents are required to use gray tipper barrel(s) to dispose of their weekly trash.

The Town will not pick up trash unless it is in an approved gray tipper barrel(s). Any Trash Bags on the outside of the gray tipper barrel(s) will not be picked up except on the next collection day immediately following the observed holidays, (New Years Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Residents must place tipper barrels at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the day of the scheduled collection. They should not be placed at curbside any sooner than two hours prior to sunset on the day preceding a scheduled collection. Empty containers should be removed from the curbside before 8:00am the day after collection.

REMINDER – To accommodate our new one arm automated trucks, Tippers should have a two foot space on each side for the automated truck arms to pick up the tipper barrel. Residents are reminded not to place their trash and recycling in areas that are obstructed by parked vehicles, telephone poles, street signs, etc. Tipper Barrels placed on top of snow banks present an extreme hazard for collectors.

Tipper barrels can be purchased at the Public Works Department, 40 Moody Rd. from 7:30am – 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Tipper barrels can also be ordered by mailing in an order form along with a check and will be delivered at no charge to the resident.  Order forms can be found under Forms.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAYS.

DURING A HOLIDAY WEEK, THERE WILL BE NO YARD WASTE COLLECTION.

WEEKLY CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010

State of Connecticut law prohibits the disposal of grass clippings with household trash. Yard waste consisting of grass clippings and brush, is collected separately and may be placed at curbside in Brown Tipper Barrels or Kraft paper yard waste leaf bags (No more than 10 paper bags or 30 gallon barrels per stop). Biodegradable bags, of any type, including plastic, are, not approved yard waste containers and will not be collected. Brush and tree limbs must be securely bundled and tied with string or twine and should not exceed 50lbs in weight nor exceed 4 feet in length, tree limbs must not be greater than 2 inches in diameter. These items must be placed at the curb for collection by 7:00 a.m. on Fridays.

Holidays for 2010

Trash collection will be delayed one day for the following holidays:

• Memorial Day - Monday, May 31
• Independence Day - Monday, July 5
• Labor Day - Monday, September 6
• Columbus Day - Monday, October 11
• Veteran's Day - Thursday, November 11
• Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26 

Recycling Collection

Recyclables placed in blue bins provided by the Town are collected weekly on the same day as trash collection.  Place recycling bin at the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Recycling bins are available free of charge to residents. Residents can either pick them up at the Public Works Complex located at 40 Moody Road or they can contact DPW through email/phone to request that a recycling bin be dropped off at their residence.

The following items are recyclable:

Glass containers from food and beverage, rinsed free of residue with caps and lids removed and discarded.  Aluminum cans from food and beverage, foils and tins rinsed free of residue.  Please no broken containers.  Juice boxes, milk cartons, cardboard egg crates can also be placed in the bin.  Cookie sheets, odd pieces of metal and small appliances are NOT recyclable items.

Plastic containers with the numbers 1 thru 7 are recyclable.  This is identified on the bottom of the container, inside the embossed recycling symbol.  Motor oil and antifreeze bottles should be disposed with the household trash.

Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, mixed paper, junk mail, computer printed paper and paper products such as cereal boxes, egg cartons, shoe boxes, gift boxes are all recyclable.  Please remove any plastic or wax paper liners from food boxes.

All cardboard should be flattened and no larger than 2' x 2' or 2' x 3'.

This may all be placed together in the blue recycling bins.  

Bulky Waste Collection

Items considered too large for regular weekly refuse collection (exceeding 60lbs. in weight or greater than 5 feet) are collected on an appointment basis only with a fee of $100.00. These items include: scrap wood and lumber tied in bundles no greater than 6 feet in length, carpets, linoleum, furniture, metal, TVs, mattresses, box springs, and appliances (excluding refrigerators; air conditioners and dehumidifiers). To make an appointment for a bulky waste collection and for more specific details on this program, call the Solid Waste Division at 763-7560. Appointments are scheduled 10-14 days in advance.

REFRIGERATORS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS must be brought to the Transfer Station at Town Farm Road. There will be a $20.00 fee per item required to be paid at time of disposal.

Waste and demolition material generated by a contractor for home improvement is not accepted as part of the Bulky Waste Collection Program. Homeowners should make waste disposal arrangements with their contractor or a private waste disposal firm.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Live Christmas trees will be picked up in a separate collection each season.  Trees must be free of tinsel, ornaments and stands. Trees placed out at the curb in plastic bags cannot be collected.  This usually takes place the second week of January thru the last week of January.

Transfer Station Permits

Residents can apply for a transfer station permit at the Transfer Station if they are using their own vehicle. Proof of residency is necessary. Hours of operation are:

Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 – 2:45   Saturday: 8:00 – 3:45

In the event of a Monday holiday the transfer station will closed on Tuesday.

Commercial Fees

* Commercial Vehicle shall be defined as any commercially registered vehicle or any vehicle rated over 10,000 lbs. GVW.
** Commercial Trailer shall be defined as any trailer in tow.

Household Hazardous Waste

Each spring during the month of May a disposal opportunity is provided by the Town. Other out-of-Town locations are also available. Residents are encouraged to use this opportunity for safe disposal of solvents, thinners, oil based paints, antifreeze, pesticides, gasoline, etc. (Latex or water base paints are not considered hazardous waste. Paint must be left to dry to a solid and can be picked up on a regular refuse collection.) Energy Efficient Bulbs and Flourescent type bulbs are considered Household Hazardous waste and must be disposed of in a safe manner.

Details regarding hazardous waste collection are published in local newspapers or can be obtained by calling 763-7524 or 763-7560.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.

Motor Oil, Automotive Battery Collection and Used Clothing

These items may be dropped off at a collection point located at the Public Works Complex, 40 Moody Rd. This is normally scheduled the third Saturday of each month.  You may call the Solid Waste Division at 763-7560 for confirmation of dates and times.

Motor oil should be sealed in clear (if possible) plastic bottles no larger than one (1) gallon. Car/vehicle lead acid batteries cannot be leaking. No other types of waste can be accepted at this location.

Tires - 2 tires without rims can be picked up on your trash day.

Propane tanks may be dropped off at the Fire Station at 199 Weymouth Rd. between 7:00am and 4:00pm M-F.  Call ahead.

Questions on any of these services should be directed to the Solid Waste Division at 763-7560.

Other Materials Not Acceptable For Refuse - Collection Includes:

• Materials from excavation, construction or destruction of buildings such as earth, plaster, mortar, bricks, roofing materials, trees, or tree stumps over six inches in diameter.
• Biological wastes, medical waste, and unprotected syringes.
• Junkyard waste such as auto parts, tires with rims, oils and fuels.
• Acids, poisons, drugs and explosives.  

For details on how to dispose of ammunition, contact the Enfield Police Department.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU!

IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE
SOLID WASTE DIVISION AT 763-7560.