TOWN of EAST HAVEN
Municipal Refuse, Waste & Recycling Programs |
Contact Public Services or Parks Dept. Jack McGovern 203–468–3328.
For Dump related questions call Town Engineer 203–468–3250.
Contact TrashMaster, LLC at 203–466–2668.
HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
The following holidays will be observed and trash & recyclable pickup will be one day late (except if the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday). New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING
• MAYOR REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT TOWN ACCEPTS AN EXPANDED AMOUNT OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DUE TO "SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING" press release 1/13/12.
Acceptable Recyclable Materials List
Read the Single Stream Recycling informational flyer for lists.
Why? Because they are contaminated with food, grease and oils.
Please put your pizza boxes with the regular trash. Thank you for your cooperation.
Your used electronics can now be recycled at the East Haven Landfill Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am to 3pm. Bring televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, cell phones, printers, keyboards, mice, and other household electronics to be responsibly recycled for free.
CONDOMINIUM – Refuse, Waste & Recycling Programs
- Weekly collection of acceptable household refuse as listed in A & B above ONLY (see
list above).
- Weekly collection of acceptable recyclable materials. (see list above).
- Semi–Annual collection of Appliances & Metals each April/October dates TBA.
Acceptable items include – refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, etc. NO Porcelain.
- Semi–Annual collection of acceptable Bulky items as listed in
C Thru F above each April/October dates TBA.
- Contact your Management
Company or Condo Assoc.
for exact dates & details.
SEMI–ANNUAL FALL 2012 METAL & APPLIANCE PICKUP
For All 1 to 3 Family Residences:
All appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc) and all metals must be placed at the curb by Monday, October 22nd, 6 a.m.
This special pickup is for appliances and metals ONLY. Residents are asked to refrain from placing regular acceptable bulk items on the curb during this week. Items should not be placed at the curb earlier than five days before October 22nd.
For Condominiums Only:
Condominium bulk pickup will be Saturday October 13th and appliance and metal pickup has been scheduled for Saturday October 20th. Condo owners will be notified of the procedure to be followed at their location, by their property managers.
Items acceptable are in accordance with East Haven Municipal Refuse, Waste and Recycling Program. For further information, residents can call Trash Master, at 203–466–2668.
Trash Pickup Services for All 1 to 3 Family Residences
- Weekly curbside collection of acceptable refuse and bulky waste.
- Weekly curbside collection of acceptable recyclable materials.
- Semi–Annual curbside collection of Appliances & Metals each April/October dates TBA.
Acceptable items include – refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, home hot water heaters etc. NO Porcelain.
- Acceptable Refuse & Bulky Waste
(The following materials shall be considered acceptable items for weekly curbside collection).
- A. Waste and Refuse from
preparation and consumption of food in the home. This includes: shells, skins,
scraps and by-products that have been drained, wrapped or bagged and placed in
acceptable containers.
- B. Rubbish or trash, which includes: food containers, light bulbs, waste paper
(other than newsprint), kitchenware and other household items placed
in acceptable containers.
- C. Single trees, limbs and
branches less than 3 inches in diameter and 4 feet in
length. These items MUST be tied in small bundles
by the resident.
- D. Household furniture,
including sofas, couches,
chairs, tables, rugs and
mattresses.
- E. Scrap wood smaller than 4
feet in length and 4 inches
in thickness. These items
MUST BE BUNDLED AND
TIED by resident.
- F. Screen doors of either
wood or metal framing.
UNACCEPTABLE TRASH & BULKY WASTE
- Construction, demolition and/or
land clearing debris (including:
shingles, plaster, sheetrock, ceiling
tiles, roofing materials, metal pipe,
lumber, landscaping material, tree
stumps, gravel, powders, soil, rocks,
stones, bricks, concrete and
insulation materials and tiles).
- LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS
(per State Law).
- Explosives, gunpowder,
ammunition, etc., propane tanks
(Barbeque grill size).
- Pathological and Biological waste,
including needles, blood, etc.
- Hazardous materials, chemicals or
radioactive materials. Liquids such
as anti-freeze, gas, oil and oil sludge
and paint.
- Cesspool waste, sewage sludge or
human waste.
- Automobile or other batteries of
equal or larger size.
- 55-gallon drums or oil tanks.
- Large items of machinery,
equipment or other component parts
(including oil, gas, chemical tanks
and pesticides).
- Motor Vehicle Tires, (per State Law)
- NO PORCELAIN (toilet bowls, sinks,
etc.)
- All other items of waste that would
be likely to pose a threat to health or safety.
How can residents of East Haven dispose of their chemicals?
The Regional Water Authority at Longwharf Drive in New Haven runs Hazwaste Central.
Residents from East Haven can come to the Hazwaste Central any Saturday until
October 25th, from 9 a.m. until noon. 2012 start date will be posted here.
"East Haven Day" at HazWaste Central for 2012 will be posted here.
We will need help from town
volunteers to help direct traffic and help the in–coming residents
complete paperwork. Use online Volunteer Signup to lend a hand on these dates. Use the link above or call 401–2712 for more information.
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