Here's What You Need To Know About East Haven's Fall 2026 Bulk Waste Pickup

EAST HAVEN, CT — The town’s Fall 2026 Bulk Waste Pickup Program arrives the week of Monday, Nov. 9, giving residents a chance to clear out heavy household items during their regular trash collection day.

Town officials are reminding neighbors to prep and sort their items carefully ahead of time to ensure smooth, on-time pickups.

Bulk items will be collected on normal trash day during the week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 13.

Rules for curb prep of bulk waste

• Timing: Do not set items out at the curb any earlier than Saturday, Nov 7.
• Weight & Size: All items must be manageable in weight. Small bulk pieces need to be bagged or boxed.
• Metal Items: Metal pieces must be separated from other waste and measure no longer than 4 feet.
• Placement: Keep your bulk waste completely separated from your regular trash and recycling bins.

What’s allowed

• General non-hazardous household bulk items that are too large for a standard garbage bin (furniture, large toys, miscellaneous non-metal/metal-compliant items fitting the size rules).

What’s not allowed

Crews will not pick up the following items. You must arrange for alternative local disposal:

• Appliances: Televisions, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and freezers.
• Mattresses.
• Hazardous Waste: Oil, gas, and asbestos.
• Liquid Waste: Including paint.
• Tanks: Propane and helium tanks.
• Yard Waste: Grass clippings, logs, stumps, and compostable yard debris.
• Automotive: Vehicle tires.
• Construction & Demolition: Sheetrock, concrete, bricks, porcelain tubs, sinks, and toilets.

Bulk pickup is not designed to accommodate the disposal of an entire household. Dumping of whole households or rental properties to curbs will not be picked up. Bulk and trash services are for one ot three-family homes.

Condo bulk pick-up is set for Saturday Nov. 7.

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