Middletown Releases 2024 Leaf Collection Guidelines

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Town officials have released the guidelines for the 2024 leaf collection program in Middletown.

Here they are:

Curbside vacuum leaf collection will begin November 12, with crews making two rounds through the City, and continuing through December 6, weather permitting.

Leaves can be raked to the curb loose or placed in brown paper bags. Leaves will not be picked up at all if they are in plastic bags.

Sanitation District residents that wish to have their leaves picked up earlier may do so by placing leaves in brown paper leaf bags (NO plastic bags) along the back side of the curb starting October 21st.

Bags must be free of branches, grass and yard waste.

All residents that wish to dispose of leaves earlier than November 12 may bring them directly to the Middletown Recycling Center during their normal operating hours.

Leaves may not be placed in the street. All leaf piles must be placed behind the curb or edge of road. The use of brown paper bags is encouraged for safety reasons. If leaves are left loose, the homeowner is responsible for maintaining leaf piles.

Leaf collection does not begin until Nov. 12.

In an effort to keep our city safe and clean, please refrain from raking leaves to the curb until the weekend of Nov. 9. Prior to that, leaves can be placed in paper bags or brought directly to the recycling center.

All leaves must be at the curb by November 25 for pick up.

Leaves will not be picked up at all if they are in plastic bags.

Residents are encouraged to use natural leaf disposal methods as well. Mulching or composting leaves on your property is the most environmentally-friendly option of leaf disposal. Please consider these options if you have the space.

More information can be found at https://www.middletownct.gov/903/Composting.