Berlin's 2025 Leaf Collection: What You Need To Know

Town of Berlin

BERLIN, CT — With fall colors now past their peak for the most part, the time has arrived to plan what to do when they fall.

The Berlin Public Works Department recently announced its curbside leaf collection dates, which start next week.

Leaves will be picked up on or near residents' trash day during the weeks of Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; and Dec. 1 - 5.

Residents wishing to have leaves picked up at the curb must put them in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day during the specified week. Plastic bags are not allowed.

Folks should also keep all leaf bags well away from their automated trash containers.

In addition, grass clippings, yard waste, and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves.

Residents also cannot rake leaves into the gutter, as this is a violation of the Berlin anti-litter ordinance and is subject to a fine.

Those who wish to dispose of leaves on their own may bring them to the drop-off area at 19
Town Farm Lane (off Massirio Drive), Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3p.m.

They can also be dropped off on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and extended Saturday hours Nov. (1,8,15,22, and 29) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Residents should view the town’s website for Saturday hours throughout the winter.

All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the
Transfer Station (19 Town Farm Lane).

The Transfer Station will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving — Thursday, Nov. 27, and
Friday, Nov. 28.