Bagged Leaf Collection Begins Soon In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — If you haven’t bagged up all your leaves yet, there’s still (some) time before the town begins its annual leaf collection. The Public Works Department, starting Monday, Nov. 20, will begin a one-time pickup of bagged leaves (no brush) collected from Wallingford residences.

All bagged leaves must be placed at the curb in paper leaf bags no later than Sunday, Nov. 19, according to town officials. Residents may use masking tape or painters tape to close the bag, however, duct tape is not accepted.

Read more from the Public Works Department below:

This is a ONE-TIME pickup of LEAVES ONLY. Brush, trash or garden waste will not be accepted. Residents who miss the pickup can take leaves to the Compost Area (157 John Street) at no charge.

Do not rake leaves into the gutters per Ordinance #380.

Compost Center hours through Thursday, November 30, 2017 are as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday (except closed on Thanksgiving Day): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Compost Center hours from Friday, December 1, 2017 to Monday, January 15, 2018 are as follows:

• Monday, Thursday, Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For questions, contact the Public Works Department at 203-294-2105.

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