Fairfield Announces 2026 Leaf Collection Schedule, Pickup Rules

FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield has announced its leaf collection schedule, with four weeks of curbside pickups beginning Monday, Nov. 9, for neighborhoods outside Greenfield Hill.

The town will not collect leaves during Thanksgiving week, giving residents additional time to rake and bag their leaves.

The collection schedule is as follows:

• Week 1: Nov. 9
• Week 2: Nov. 16
• Thanksgiving week: No collection
• Week 3: Nov. 30
• Week 4: Dec. 7

According to town officials, collection weeks are determined by weather conditions and leaf fall.

There are no designated pickup days for individual streets or neighborhoods. Residents must place bags curbside by 6 a.m. Monday to ensure collection during that week.

Bags placed outside the town right of way, including along driveways or inside stone walls or fences, will not be collected.

Special Instructions For Greenfield Hill Residents

Greenfield Hill residents may request leaf collection during weeks 1, 2 and 4 by submitting a service request through the town's website or calling the Town Garage at 203-256-3177.

The Greenfield Hill collection area includes properties north of Hulls Farm Road and west of Burr Street, as well as properties east of Burr Street and north of Congress Street.

Leaf Bagging Requirements

Residents must place leaves in biodegradable paper bags and leave the bags unsealed.

The town will not collect plastic bags, loose leaves, brush, branches, wood or grass.

Residents are reminded not to rake leaves into streets or gutters because they can block catch basins.

The town also asks residents to keep catch basin grates near their homes clear of leaves and debris to help prevent localized flooding.

Leaf And Yard Waste Drop-Off

Residents may also bring leaves and yard waste to the We Care Denali facility at the Public Works Yard.

The facility will operate with extended hours from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. All other regular facility rules and policies remain in effect.

Residents with a valid Beach/Dump Sticker on their vehicles may drop off loads of yard waste weighing less than 500 pounds at no charge.

Vehicles carrying loads greater than 500 pounds, or vehicles without a valid sticker, will be charged the applicable commercial rate.

For additional information about Fairfield's leaf collection program, residents may contact the Town Garage at 203-256-3177.