Darien Bulk Pickup Program to Begin Soon

DARIEN, CT — The bulk pickup program will continue from April 4 to June 7 this year.

Each residence is restricted to a single pickup per calendar year. and items are limited to those too large to transport by a passenger car or SUV.

Debris should be placed on the curb by 7 a.m. of the pickup day.

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The following items will not be accepted:
 Hazardous waste.
 Sealed containers or barrels.
 Liquid wastes and paint
 Propane tanks, fire extinguishers or other pressure vessels
 Pathological or medical waste
 Logs, stumps, leaves, grass clippings, and brush
 Batteries (bring to Transfer Station).
 Drywall (gypsum board, sheetrock or wall board)
Wood items must be less than 4 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and
air conditioners require a refrigerant sticker with an additional fee of $15.00 which may be paid at
the Department of Public Works in the Town Hall (2 Renshaw Road) or at the scale house. If
purchasing the refrigerant sticker at the scale house, please bring exact change. Please remove
refrigerator doors for safety and affix sticker onto device.

Residents are urged to utilize the Town’s website and QAlert system to schedule pickup
appointments . Just go to www.darienct.gov , click on citizen service requests below the First
Selectman’s picture on the left, follow prompts and fill in the blanks. Detailed instructions are:
Bulk Pickup Program, 2017
1. Enter town website (www.darienct.gov) and click on citizen service requestsicon.
2. Fill in requested information, especially your email address if available (you do not need an
account, you can skip that step).
3. If you are unable to enter information, you may have to change settings on Internet Explorer
or use Google Chrome.
4. Select e-mail (if you have email address) or phone.
5. Click on “Continue To Request Info” and enter street number and name.
6. Fill in your address (again) under “Where Is The Issue”.
7. Click in field titled “What Type Of Issue” and selections will appear. Select “Bulk Pickup
Appointment”.
8. Click on “Continue With Request” and enter preferred date for pickup and back up date in
case preferred date is not possible, in space provided.
9. Click on “submit request”.

You should get an email confirmation acknowledging receipt of your request within minutes. By the
Friday preceding your preferred pickup date you‘ll receive a confirmation notice or another
suggested pick up date. Residents without email access should call George Swift directly at 203-656-
7374 and leave a voice mail message.