New Haven Trash Schedule

Are you navigating New Haven’s 2024 trash collection schedule? You are in luck! Here’s your guide for regular trash pick-up, bulk item removal, recycling details, and the holiday schedule. Also, we have got handy maps for you.

New Haven, nestled in Connecticut, is bordered by Hamden and Hartford up north, Shelton on its west, Branford to the east, and West Haven down south.

Whether you are a local or just settling in this guide ensures you’re up-to-date with your waste management needs in New Haven.

New Haven Trash Pickup Schedule

Every Tuesday in New Haven, CT, you can expect the trash trucks rolling down your street, just as outlined in the Torrington garbage pickup schedule. 

Come Friday, it’s time for recycling to be picked up and an oversized, bulky item. No worries; the last Tuesday of each month is when bulk trash gets its turn.

But hold on! If a holiday pops up on a Monday, everything shifts by a day for that week. So, if you are used to Monday pick-ups, they will happen on Tuesday, and so on. 

New Haven Trash Pickup Holidays

Holiday	Date
New Year’s Day	Jan 1
MLK Jr day	Jan 15
President’s Day	Feb 19
Memorial Day	May 27
Juneteenth	June 19
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	Sep 2
Italian-American Heritage Day	Oct 1
Veteran’s Day	Nov 11
Thanksgiving Day	Nov 28
Christmas Day	Dec 25

New Haven Trash Collection Map

New Haven Bulk Trash

Need to ditch some bulky trash? Just come by 34 Middletown Avenue, similar to the ease provided in the Norwalk garbage collection schedule.

They are open, bright, and early, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm. Before you come in, ring at (203) 946-7700.

They will confirm if they are booking those all-important appointments. Remember, this is a locals-only deal – New Haven residents, that’s you! Bring something to show you live here, like an ID with your New Haven address. 

Acceptable items For Bulk Collection

• The weight limit for your bulk trash pile is 750 pounds (about a small pickup truck load of items)
• Up to four tires (rims removed)
• Two major appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.) State law requires that all doors must be removed from all appliances.

Unacceptable items For Bulk Collection

• No yard waste (grass, branches, leaves, or any other vegetation).
• No household hazardous waste materials (Chemicals, cleaners, solvents, paints, aerosol spray, motor oil, oil-based products, batteries, chemical containers, etc.)
• No corrugated cardboard boxes or recyclable items These items are collected on regular refuse collection days.
• No construction or demolition debris (wood, fencing, roof shingles, sheetrock, masonry, toilets, tubs, sinks, etc.) Bring these items to the New Haven Transfer Station for disposal. A charge of $0.05 per pound is assessed.
• No electronics (TVs, computers, radios, microwaves, air conditioners, etc.)
• No textiles (Linens, clothing, shoes, belts, hats, handbags, curtains, etc.)
• No toys

New Haven CT Bulk Trash Guidelines

• Set out your bulky trash by the curb, but only a day before your pickup time, before 7:00 AM on the collection day.
• Keep the trash pile under 750 pounds, about the size of a small pickup load. Overloading will cost you extra at 5 cents per pound, and going way over might cost you the service.
• You can toss out up to four tires (minus the rims) and two big appliances like washers or fridges. Remember, remove all doors from appliances – it’s the law.
• Separate metal and tires from the rest of your bulky items.
• Ensure your trash is easy for the crew and their equipment to reach. Avoid blocking it with cars, trees, or street signs.

City of New Haven Ct Recycling Schedule

In New Haven, CT, residents can take their waste to the Transfer Station from Monday to Saturday, bright and early, from 9 AM until noon, similar to the West Hartford yard waste schedule.

If you are hauling bulky stuff, garden waste, or piles of leaves, grab a coupon from the NHSWRA – they are all about that.

Remember, if you expect the pickup crew, have your bins out by 7 AM sharp. This includes your regular trash, recycling, and any yard clippings.

Be mindful of holidays, though. They tend to push collection days back, except when the holiday is on a weekend.

This rule applies to New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

And for those with hazardous stuff at home, the Household Hazardous Waste Collections are your go-to from April to early November. 

Acceptable items For Recycling Collection

1. Paper

2. Glass

• Beverage bottles & jars
• Food bottles & jars

3. Metal

4. Plastic

• Plastic bottles (with or without caps attached)
• Plastic containers, tubs & lids
• Plastic one-use cups (no lids, no straws)

Unacceptable items For Recycling Collection

• Gift wrap & gift bags, Ice cream containers, Paper cups (hot & cold, Shredded paper, Take-out food containers, Tissue paper
• Ceramic mugs & plates, Drinking glasses
• Aerosol containers (deodorizers, cleaners, pesticides, etc.), Foil tops from yogurt containers, Paint cans, Pots & pans, Small pieces of scrap metal, Spiral wound containers
• Loose bottle caps, Plastic bags & wrap, Plastic plates, bowls & utensils, Prescription bottles, Single-use coffee containers, Styrofoam cups, containers & packaging peanuts, Water filters

New Haven Ct Commercial Trash Schedule

In the Greater New Haven area and along the Connecticut Shoreline, Sweitzer offers tailored trash and recycling services for businesses and housing communities.

If you are in New Haven, CT, and need to dispose of large items, you can set up a bulk trash pickup.

Head to 34 Middletown Avenue from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM. It’s a good idea to call (203) 946-7700 beforehand to make sure they’re taking appointments. 

Junk Removal Companies in New Haven

Company Name	Contact Info
Bland Transportation LLC junk removal	+1 203-668-5665
New Haven Junk Removal LLC	+1 203-435-7209
The Junkluggers of New Haven County	+1 203-208-7908
Scrappy’s Junk Solutions	+1 910-229-8030
Santana Rubbish Removal LLC	+1 203-361-3008

New Haven Trash Pickup Schedule FAQs

Conclusion

Staying informed about the New Haven trash schedule is essential for efficient waste management.

Whether you are a resident or a business owner, understanding the pickup times, bulk trash appointments, and recycling rules helps keep New Haven clean and environmentally friendly.

Remember to mark your calendars with the trash collection dates and keep the bulk trash service number, (203) 946-7700, handy. 

Sources:

• https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/parks-and-public-works/trash-recycling
• https://www.newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/parks-and-public-works/trash-recycling/bulk-trash
• https://www.newhavenct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/1232/637846751595730000