Leaf Collection Schedule Announced In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 5, the town of Fairfield will be providing four weeks of leaf collection to residents. Bags must be curbside by 6 a.m. Monday to assure pickup during that week. There is no collection Thanksgiving week.

The final collection week is dependent on weather conditions and leaf fall. There is no specific pickup day for a particular street or neighborhood. Bags placed outside of the town right-of-way (for example: along driveways, inside stone walls or fences) will not be picked up, according to town officials. Read more details from the town below:

Greenfield Hill residents may enter a service request (select "Leaf Collection Request (Greenfield Hill)") or call the Town Garage at 203-256-3177 to request leaf collection during weeks 1, 2 and 4. The Greenfield Hill Leaf Collection Area is defined as the area north of Hulls Farm Road and west of Burr Street and the area east of Burr Street and north of Congress Street. See the Leaf Collection Area Map for details.

Bagging Instructions

Leaves must be in biodegradable paper bags. Do NOT seal the paper bags.

The following will NOT be picked up:

• plastic bags
• loose leaves
• brush
• branches
• wood
• grass

Raking Reminder

In order to avoid blocking catch basins, residents are reminded to not rake leaves into the gutter or street. Residents are also asked to make an effort to keep the catch basin grates in the vicinity of their home clear of leaves and debris to prevent local flooding.

Leaf Drop Off

The Harvest New England facility at the Public Works Yard is available for leaf and yard waste drop off. The facility is open with extended hours beginning November 1 thru December 15. All other normal Harvest New England rules and policies remain in effect. Residents with a valid Beach/ Dump Sticker on their vehicle can drop off less than 500 pounds of Yard Waste for no fee. Vehicles with loads greater than 500 pounds or vehicles with no stickers will be charged the applicable Commercial Rate. Please visit our Harvest New England web page for hours and other details.

Questions

Enter a service request (select 'Leaf Collection') or contact the Town Garage with any questions - 203-256-3177.

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