Waterbury, CT trash pickup schedule
Waterbury trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects Department of Public Works, Bureau of Refuse (526 Huntingdon Ave.) collects trash, recycling, junk and yard waste at the curb for registered households it serves (about 31,000 homes; multi-family under 11 units if the city serves them). Condominiums and other privately-serviced complexes make their own arrangements; businesses arrange their own disposal.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same night as trash, yard waste on the calendar's Yard Waste Pickup days (Wednesdays, about every other week; remaining 2026: Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 9)35 |
| Set out | at the curb the evening before collection day (no more than 24 hours before) and no later than 5 a.m. on collection day2 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page)5 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Veterans Day (Wed Nov 11): regular collection; also a yard waste day5 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Waterbury holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Per the city's 2026 Refuse Collection Schedule (calendar): no collection on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (Sat), Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On the Monday holidays, Monday's collection moves to Tuesday and Tuesday's to Wednesday (no change shown for Wednesday-Friday). On Thursday holidays (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving), Thursday's collection moves to Friday and Friday's to Saturday; on Christmas (Fri) Friday's collection moves to Saturday. Good Friday, Juneteenth and Veterans Day are marked 'Holiday - Regular Collection'.5 |
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| Official notice | waterburyct.org5 |
| Rule quotes |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Thu Jan 1; Thursday collection Fri Jan 2; Friday collection Sat Jan 35 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon Jan 19; Monday collection Tue Jan 20; Tuesday collection Wed Jan 215 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon Feb 16; Monday collection Tue Feb 17; Tuesday collection Wed Feb 185 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | No change | Good Friday: regular collection5 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon May 25; Monday collection Tue May 26; Tuesday collection Wed May 275 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | Juneteenth: regular collection5 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | Sat Jul 4 marked No Collection; no weekday change shown5 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon Sep 7; Monday collection Tue Sep 8; Tuesday collection Wed Sep 95 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Mon Oct 12; Monday collection Tue Oct 13; Tuesday collection Wed Oct 145 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | Veterans Day (Wed Nov 11): regular collection; also a yard waste day5 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Thu Nov 26; Thursday collection Fri Nov 27; Friday collection Sat Nov 285 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No collection Fri Dec 25; Friday collection Sat Dec 265 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Waterbury
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | call 203-574-6857 with address and item description; junk is collected on the calendar's 'Call For Junk Collection' days (Wednesdays; remaining 2026: Nov 4, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 16, Dec 23); put items out only after you get a date, no more than 24 hours before. Also call for scrap metal and coolant appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners) and propane tanks.2 |
| Limits | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Waterbury
| Pickup | weekly, same night as trash3 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars; no window glass, light bulbs, china)2 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 plastic food & beverage bottles, jars, hard containers and lids2 |
Accepted
- Paper: white, color, glossy, newsprint, softcover books2
- Paperboard: milk cartons, cereal and pasta boxes2
- Corrugated cardboard; pizza boxes only if free of food and grease2
- Glass bottles and jars (rinsed, lids okay)2
- Plastic food and beverage containers #1-7 (bottles, jars, hard containers, lids)2
- Metal cans, aluminum foil and trays2
Not accepted
- plastic bags (return to Target, Stop & Shop, ShopRite)2
- plastic foam (cups, peanuts, block foam)2
- food-contaminated material (greasy pizza boxes, trays with baked-on food)2
- non-bottle/jar glass (window glass, light bulbs, china)2
- electronics2
- paper cups, paper plates, paper napkins2
- food, non-food spray cans (paint, pesticide), clothing, shredded paper3
Programs
- green 95-gallon recycling cart with yellow lid; face cart to the street, at least 1 ft (carts page: 2 ft) from other carts and obstacles2
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes2 |
|---|---|
| Season | April to early December (calendar yard waste days Apr 8 - Dec 9, 2026)5 |
| How often | on the calendar's Yard Waste Pickup days (Wednesdays, about every other week; remaining 2026: Nov 11, Nov 18, Dec 9)5 |
| Rules | grass clippings and leaves in biodegradable paper bags only; brush cut and tied, max 4 in. diameter and 4 ft long2 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | 2026 calendar: X-mas tree collection Wed Jan 7 and Wed Jan 28, 2026, and Wed Dec 30, 20265 |
| Leaf collection | leaves go out on yard waste days in biodegradable paper bags2 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Mark Lane Transfer Facility
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 220 Mark Lane, Waterbury, CT 06704 (203-756-7365) · Map4 |
| Hours | Mar 1-Nov 30: Tue-Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec 1-end of Feb: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; vehicles on the scale by 2:30 p.m.4 |
| Fees | 2 free bulky-waste dumps and 4 free yard-waste dumps (pickup-truck loads) per household per year; extra dumps $28.75 first 500 lb then $0.0575/lb; mattresses/box springs $30 each4 |
| Who can use it | valid Connecticut driver's license showing Waterbury residency (only ID accepted)4 |
| Accepts | mattresses, bulky waste, clothing, electronics, tires, motor oil and antifreeze, paper/cardboard recyclables, scrap metal, propane cylinders up to 20 lb, yard waste; no household trash, paint, HHW, concrete/stone/brick, car batteries4 |
NVCOG Household Hazardous Waste collection events (no permanent site)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments |
| Address | rotating; 2026: Apr 18 Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Rd, Waterbury; Jul 18 Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main St South; fall event Sept 26 at Ansonia Public Works canceled for weather and rescheduled to Sat Nov 14, 2026, Ansonia Public Works, 1 North Division St. · Map7 |
| Hours | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on event days, three times a year7 |
| Fees | free7 |
| Who can use it | residents of the 15 NVCOG towns incl. Waterbury; proof of residency; 50 lb cap unless arranged7 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | Bureau of Refuse (203) 574-6857 (Mon-Fri 5 a.m.-3 p.m.); Recycling Coordinator (203) 574-6851 x76371 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | waterburyct.org1 |
| Trash bin orders | extra/replacement trash bins $55 (cash or card by phone) - order (203) 756-7365 or buy at the Mark Lane facility1 |
Nearby cities
- Hartford, CT23 miles · The city collects
- Springfield, MA46 miles · The city collects
- New York, NY78 miles · The city collects
- Jersey City, NJ79 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Worcester, MA80 miles · The city collects
- Newark, NJ83 miles · The city collects
All Connecticut cities: Connecticut trash pickup schedules.
Waterbury trash pickup FAQ
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Waterbury?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thu Nov 26; Thursday collection Fri Nov 27; Friday collection Sat Nov 28
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Waterbury?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Fri Dec 25; Friday collection Sat Dec 26
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Waterbury?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thu Jan 1; Thursday collection Fri Jan 2; Friday collection Sat Jan 3
How do I get rid of bulky items in Waterbury?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call 203-574-6857 with address and item description; junk is collected on the calendar's 'Call For Junk Collection' days (Wednesdays; remaining 2026: Nov 4, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 16, Dec 23); put items out only after you get a date, no more than 24 hours before. Also call for scrap metal and coolant appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners) and propane tanks.
Does Waterbury recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars; no window glass, light bulbs, china).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Waterbury?
call Bureau of Refuse (203) 574-6857 (Mon-Fri 5 a.m.-3 p.m.); Recycling Coordinator (203) 574-6851 x7637.
Sources
- 1 Bureau of Refuse (Solid Waste)City · waterburyct.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Pick-up GuidelinesCity · waterburyct.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Recycling Carts FAQCity · waterburyct.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Mark Lane Transfer FacilityCity · waterburyct.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 2026 Refuse Collection Schedule (revised, PDF calendar)City · waterburyct.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Household Hazardous Waste (NVCOG)County · nvcogct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 HHW Collection Schedule 2026 (CT DEEP, NVCOG section)state · portal.ct.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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