Hartford, CT trash pickup schedule

Hartford trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 121,981 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City DPW Waste & Recycling Division collects trash and recycling from single-family homes, multifamily buildings of 6 units or less and condo associations of 6 units or less; larger buildings, apartment complexes and commercial properties use private haulers (the city lists Hartford-area private haulers).¹
How often	Yard waste Fall: two zone pickups; branches/brush on normal trash days (max three bundles outside the leaf period)⁴
Set out	curbside after 4 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day; remove bins within 24 hours after collection²
Your pickup day	Address lookup: hartfordct.gov³
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Hartford holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Collection may be delayed by one day in weeks with a City-observed holiday: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day (listed as 'Indigenous People Day' on the Public Works page), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Same parking rules apply on the delayed day. The city publishes no dated per-holiday 2026 schedule; call Hartford 311 (860) 757-9311.¹³⁷
Official notice	hartfordct.gov¹
Rule 2	one-day delay¹

No dated list of holidays is published for Hartford; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Waste & Recycling (sections 1-11), Find My Trash Day, Public Works Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Hartford

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead¹
How to request	Call Hartford 311 (860) 757-9311 or Public Works (860) 757-9983 (call 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; leave a phone number if no answer - no appointment until a date is confirmed) with a list of items, or use the 'Schedule Bulky Waste Pickup' link (city Accela online portal, account required). Pickups are on your regular trash day by a separate truck, 25 appointments per day first come first served (next week if full). Set items curbside after 4 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day, not in the road or blocking sidewalks. Only 1-6 unit non-commercial properties are eligible.¹²⁷
Limits	Two free pickups per unit per year, each of five or fewer items (e.g. 2-family home = 4 free pickups); only scheduled, listed items collected¹
Fees	Free within allowance; additional collections $75 each, or a $10 permit (max 4 visits) to take items to the transfer station; $99 fine for unscheduled curbside bulk¹
Not accepted	Hazardous or toxic materials (e.g. motor oil, asbestos, lead paint chips)² Tires (take to the transfer station with a $10 blue permit, hire a private hauler or get a dumpster)² Loose carpet and loose wood (carpet cut to 3 ft and rolled to 18 in, max 2 bundles/week, and wood cut to 6 ft in 18-in bundles, max 3 bundles/week, go out with regular trash without an appointment)²

Sources: Waste & Recycling (sections 1-11), DPW FAQs, Public Works Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Hartford

Pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart (food and beverage bottles and jars; no drinking glasses or ceramics)⁹
Plastics	plastic bottles and plastic containers, tubs and lids (Connecticut universal list); no plastic bags, plates, utensils, one-use cups or Styrofoam⁹

Accepted

Junk mail, magazines, newspapers, office paper, cardboard boxes⁹
Pizza boxes, food cartons, beverage cartons⁹
Beverage and food glass bottles and jars⁹
Aluminum foil and foil containers, cans and bottles, metal can and bottle lids, food-related aerosol containers⁹
Plastic bottles; plastic containers, tubs and lids; coffee containers⁹

Not accepted

Gift wrap and gift bags, ice cream containers, paper cups, shredded paper, take-out food containers, tissue paper⁹
Drinking glasses, ceramic mugs and plates⁹
Non-food aerosol containers, paint cans, pots and pans, small scrap metal, loose bottle caps⁹
Plastic bags and wraps; plastic plates, bowls and utensils; prescription bottles; one-use plastic cups; Styrofoam; packing peanuts; water filters⁹
Do not shred, box, bag or bundle items⁹

Programs

Recycling bins are free; order by phone at 860-757-9970⁵

Sources: Waste & Recycling (sections 1-11), Get New or Replace Lost or Damaged Trash/Recycling Bin, How to Recycle Like a Pro (Sanitation Division PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes: seasonal curbside leaf collection, brush bundles, year-round leaf bag drop-off⁴
Season	Fall: loose leaves curbside twice by zone and paper leaf bags, November 7 - December 20; Spring: paper leaf bags and brush on trash day in the weeks of April 7, 14 and 21; Summer: leaf bags and brush on trash day in the last week of each month (June-September)⁴
How often	Fall: two zone pickups; branches/brush on normal trash days (max three bundles outside the leaf period)⁴
Rules	Rake leaves to the curb (not the street) by the Sunday before your collection week; paper leaf bags only, no plastic bags; brush tied in 6-ft sections⁴
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	2026 fall leaf collection begins the week of November 7, 2026; collection weeks by zone on the Yard Waste Collection page map⁷

Sources: Yard Waste Collection Program, Public Works Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Hartford Bulky Waste & Recycling Center (Transfer Station)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	180 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT 06120 · Map⁴
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 8:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; closed holidays and snow days; phone 860-757-4978⁴
Fees	Green permit (free; recyclables, e-waste, mattresses, leaves/brush); Blue pass $10 for 4 visits per year (bulky items, tires, etc.); permits at 50 Jennings Road Mon-Fri (posted hours differ: 8 a.m.-noon on the FAQ, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on the yard page, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the 2022 permit sheet) or online. Not accepted: household trash, roof shingles, sheetrock, hazardous waste, food waste, asbestos, brick/concrete (2022 permit sheet).⁴
Who can use it	Hartford residents of 1-6 family homes/condos, photo ID and proof of residency⁴

MDC regional Household Hazardous Waste collection days

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The Metropolitan District (MDC)
Address	Hartford event: MDC Operations Facility, 125 Maxim Road (2026 date October 24, passed); residents may attend any MDC collection day in member towns · Map¹⁰
Hours	Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. unless noted; spring and fall; last 2026 event October 31 (West Hartford, 17 Brixton Street)¹⁰
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Residents of Bloomfield, East Granby, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks; ID checked¹⁰

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: DPW FAQs, Yard Waste Collection Program, Public Works, Permits for the use of the Hartford Bulky Waste & Recyclin…, Household Hazardous Waste Collection (The Metropolitan Dis… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	No online form: call Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311¹
Phone	DPW main (860) 757-4955 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); bulky pickup scheduling: Hartford 311 (860) 757-9311 or Public Works (860) 757-9983; recycling bins (860) 757-9970; Transfer Station (860) 757-4978¹⁵⁷
311	Hartford 311: (860) 757-9311, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; online requests at the Hartford 311 page⁶
Official website	hartfordct.gov¹

Sources: Waste & Recycling (sections 1-11), Get New or Replace Lost or Damaged Trash/Recycling Bin, Hartford 311, Public Works Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Connecticut cities: Connecticut trash pickup schedules.

Hartford trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Hartford?

Hartford does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (hartfordct.gov).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Hartford?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Call Hartford 311 (860) 757-9311 or Public Works (860) 757-9983 (call 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; leave a phone number if no answer - no appointment until a date is confirmed) with a list of items, or use the 'Schedule Bulky Waste Pickup' link (city Accela online portal, account required). Pickups are on your regular trash day by a separate truck, 25 appointments per day first come first served (next week if full). Set items curbside after 4 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day, not in the road or blocking sidewalks. Only 1-6 unit non-commercial properties are eligible. Fees: Free within allowance; additional collections $75 each, or a $10 permit (max 4 visits) to take items to the transfer station; $99 fine for unscheduled curbside bulk.

Does Hartford recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (food and beverage bottles and jars; no drinking glasses or ceramics).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Hartford?

Use the city’s online form (No online form: call Hartford 311 at (860) 757-9311) or call DPW main (860) 757-4955 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); bulky pickup scheduling: Hartford 311 (860) 757-9311 or Public Works (860) 757-9983; recycling bins (860) 757-9970; Transfer Station (860) 757-4978.

Sources

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Waste & Recycling (sections 1-11)City · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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DPW FAQsCity · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Find My Trash DayCity · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard Waste Collection ProgramCity · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Get New or Replace Lost or Damaged Trash/Recycling BinCity · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Hartford 311City · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Public WorksCity · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Permits for the use of the Hartford Bulky Waste & Recycling Center (2022 PDF)City · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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How to Recycle Like a Pro (Sanitation Division PDF)City · hartfordct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection (The Metropolitan District)regional authority (MDC) · themdc.org · checked October 30, 2026

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