Before You Know It ...East Haven's Bulk Waste Pickup Program To Start Up

EAST HAVEN, CT — East Haven was one of the last towns in Connecticut to provide weekly bulk trash pickup, according to Director of Public Services Charles Coyle.

"While that service is no longer possible, we know how important this program is to our residents," Coyle said. "That's why we continue to make sure an organized townwide collection happens."

The town's public works department announced Tuesday that East Haven's annual Bulk Pickup Program will start Monday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Bulk pickup will begin at the North End of town and progress toward the South End of town over the course of the two weeks.

"We ask residents to review the guidelines carefully and place items curbside starting Nov. 10 in a responsible manner," Mayor Joe Carfora said. "This helps our crews work safely and sensibly for the entire community."

To ensure the town follows State guidance and to ensure efficiency, the following program rules apply:

Bulk pickup is not designed to accommodate the disposal of an entire household.

Unacceptable Items:

Hazardous waste
Remodeling, roofing, construction, and demolition debris
Plumbing fixtures, sinks, and pipes
Vehicle parts, lawnmowers, and other gas-powered equipment
Branches, grass, leaves, tree stumps, brush, rocks, sand, and dirt
Propane tanks
Pool covers
Recyclables (cans, bottles, paper, plastics, cardboard, etc.) should go in weekly blue bins

Acceptable Items:
Mattresses and box springs (one each per household)
Furniture
Rugs
Household appliances: washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators (doors must be removed)
Freezers, toasters, lamps, microwaves
Iron goods and other metal items
Computers and televisions

Special Condo Pickup Dates:
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 – Bulk only
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 – Metal only

For more information, residents may contact the East Haven Department of Public Services at 203-468-3327