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Brush, Leaves, and Yard Waste Pickup
Curbside BRUSH Collection
When:
Spring: Week of April 17-21, 2023
Summer: Week of July 17-21, 2023
Fall: Week of September 18-22, 2023
Brush pickup will END September 22nd and resume in the spring, 2024.
BRUSH SHOULD BE PLACED AT CURB NO LATER THAN 6:00 A.M. ON THE MONDAY OF THE COLLECTION WEEK
What:
Branches that are no longer than (8') eight feet and no wider than (3”) three inches.
How:
Brush MUST be stacked neatly in the same direction, NOT CRISS-CROSSED, with the cut or butt ends facing the street. Do not stack next to light poles, wires, electrical boxes, signs, fire hydrants, or mailboxes. Brush Pick-Up is for residential homeowners only. Public Works reserves the right to limit the amount of brush removed from a residence to a maximum of 10 cubic yards (or one truckload).
Brush may be brought to the Transfer Station at 59 Old Forge Road during their hours of operation.
Curbside LEAF Collection
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Friday, December 1, 2023.
Leaf collection is from the east to the west side of town and is weather dependent. THERE IS NO SPRING CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION. Leaves may be brought to the Transfer Station at 59 Old Forge Road year-round during hours of operation.
What:
Loose leaves raked to the curb.
How:
Please rake leaves to the edge of the road. DO NOT PLACE IN THE ROAD OR BY CATCH BASIN STRUCTURES. Leaves must be placed on the grass strip within 5' of the curb so the vacuum hose can reach.
LEAF COMPOST IS AVAILABLE DURING TRANSFER STATION HOURS. Please see attendants to obtain free mulch.
Curbside Christmas Tree Collection
When: Monday, January 2, 2023 – Friday, January 27, 2023.
Tree pick up will be continuous until the end of January. Residents can bring their Christmas trees to the Transfer Station at no cost.
What:
Christmas Trees only.
How:
All Christmas trees should be cut to a size that is safely handled by one person. Remove all ornaments, lights, nails, tree stands, and bags.
Contact Us
Stephen D. Sopelak, PE
Director of Public Works and Community Development Services/Town Engineer
Phone: 860-258-7672
Joe Lentini
Field Operations and Highway Superintendent
Lynne Witowski
Administrative Assistant Email Lynne Witowski
Phone: 860-258-2766
Public Works
Physical Address
761 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Phone: 860-258-2766
Fax: 860-258-2703