Dumping Your Christmas Tree In West Hartford, What You Need To Know

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The annual Christmas tree collection program for the Town of West Hartford will begin on Monday, Jan. 6, and run through Friday, Jan. 17.

Crews will begin with the Monday trash collection area and continue into the Tuesday area, and so on.

They will make two complete sweeps through town during the two-week period.

Residents are encouraged to put their trees at the curb (not in the street) on any day during the first week of collection to ensure pick-up.

Crews may get ahead of schedule, weather permitting, and move into the next collection area.

During the final collection week, trees must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on the designated trash day.

Drivers will not return for trees put out after the trash day.

Trees are recycled into wood chips, so remove all decorations and lights. (No artificial trees. No bags.)

"Please help us during snowstorms by removing trees from the side of the road. Crews cannot dig out trees buried under snow," wrote the Town of West Hartford.

Residents can also bring their trees to the West Hartford Yard Waste and Recycling Center at 25 Brixton St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Note that Saturday hours are not available from Dec. 20 through April 4 and an annual permit is required for drop-off.

For more information, call the West Hartford Department of Public Works at 860-561-8100.