It's Easier To Get West Hartford Yard Waste/Recycling Permits

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — It is now easier for West Hartford residents to get their recycling/yard waste permits.

That's because the West Hartford Public Works Department is streamlining the yard waste and recycling permitting process, making it easier for residents to access the town’s yard waste and recycling center, 25 Brixton St.

Residents who purchase an annual permit have unlimited access to the center to recycle items such as mattresses/box springs, e-waste, textiles, yard waste, aggregate waste, single stream recycling, paint, books, cardboard, and metals.

As the town transitions to leaf collection next week, curbside yard waste collection will end on Friday, Oct. 31.

As a result, residents may want to bring their yard waste to the recycling center.

Yard waste is defined as yard trimmings, flowers, fruit, and vegetables from a household garden, leaves, pine needles, pine cones, acorns, twigs, brush, dead plant matter, and thatch.

Now, annual and day permits can be applied for using a single-page form instead of two separate multi-page forms.

Permits may be purchased online with a credit card through the portal on the Yard Waste & Recycling Center web page.

The application will be reviewed to verify residency, and a permit will be mailed to the resident, eliminating the need to pick it up in person at the public works office.

Applications are processed within two business days.

Residents who are not comfortable using the online portal may purchase their permit in person at the West Hartford Public Works office, located at 17 Brixton St.

Office hours for permits are Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Applicants must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license and active vehicle registration, both with a West Hartford address.