West Hartford's Yard Waste Collection Starts April 1

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford’s curbside collection of yard waste begins the week of April 1 through the last week of October.

Starting Monday, April 1, Yard waste will be picked up every other week and will coincide with folks' recycling collection days.

Place your biodegradable bags or brown yard waste cart at the curb by 6 a.m. to ensure pick up. Do not place bags or carts out before a collection day.

Acceptable Material: yard trimmings, pine needles and pine cones, acorns, twigs, flowers, fruit and vegetables from a household garden, leaves, dead plant matter, and thatch.

Acceptable Presentation:

• 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags
• Bundles of branches no more than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length tied with organic string, twine, or rope. Place bundles next to bags or carts. Bags and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds. The material must be manageable for our collection crews to lift.
• Brown yard waste cart (container holds the equivalent of three 30-gallon bags). Cost: $90

Carts may be purchased by:

• Calling West Hartford Public Works at 860-561-8100
• Visiting the DPW website, westhartfordct.gov/pw
• Going in person to the West Hartford Public Works office located at 17 Brixton St.

Unacceptable Material: Yard waste in plastic bags, trash cans, cardboard boxes, or other containers. Bundles tied with wire, nylon rope, or synthetic line of any kind. Branches exceeding allowed dimensions. Yard waste bags are contaminated with trash, grass, soil, rocks, bulky or metal items.

For more information: Visit the town website for year-round yard waste disposal options available at the Yard Waste & Recycling Center, 25 Brixton St. An annual permit is required.

For more information, call 860-561-8100 or visit www.westhartfordct.gov/pw.