Spring Leaf, Brush Collection Details Announced In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden's spring leaf and brush collection will take place from May 2 to May 16, officials announced.

Officials are asking residents to have all brush ready to be picked up on May 2.

Leaves must be placed in paper bags (not plastic) and brush must be bundled and tied with string or twine. Bundles should weigh no more than 50 pounds, exceed no more than 4 feet in length, and contain no pieces in excess of 4 inches diameter.

Bundled brush and bagged leaves should be placed curbside separate of each other, according to officials.

No items should be placed in the street or in any way block a sidewalk.

Disposal of root systems, grass clippings and soil are prohibited, according to officials.

Officials said leaves cannot be picked up from private roads or from roads that have not been accepted into the town road system. Residents on unaccepted and private roads can bring leaves to the Transfer Station.

“Only those residences where all occupants are physically disabled or unable to bag their leaves, and have provided the necessary documentation to the Town, may rake their leaves to the curb,” officials wrote. “Residents can request brush pickup by calling Public Works if they are unable to bring brush to transfer station. Crews will be sent after several residents request pickup.”

The entrance to the Hamden Transfer Station is located at 231 Wintergreen Avenue. The normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Public Works is offering additional Saturday hours at the Transfer Station on May 2 and May 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., and on May 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (half day only).

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 203-287-2600 or visit here.