West Hartford DPW Open Saturday For Yard Waste/Recycling Permits

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Those looking to get permits to dispose of their yard waste can get their necessary permits in West Hartford on Saturday before the leaves start to fall.

Town officials said yard waste and recycling permits are available for pick up and purchase this Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7 a.m. to noon.

The West Hartford Public Works Office, 17 Brixton St., West Hartford, will be open so residents can obtain an annual yard waste and recycling permit. Future weekend opening dates include Oct. 19, and Oct. 26.

Permits may be purchased online or in person.

If purchased online, folks should bring their receipt, vehicle registration, and driver’s license.

If purchasing the permit in person, they must provide a credit card, vehicle registration, and driver’s license.

Permits may also be picked up and purchased at the West Hartford Public Works Office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.

The office is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Commercial or out-of-town vehicles are not allowed.

The Yard Waste and Recycling Center allows residents to dispose of and recycle items such as textiles, books, scrap metal, paint, electronics (anything with a plug and no Freon), mattresses, mercury thermostats, brush, leaves, clean fill, concrete rubble, and household recycling: plastic bottles, containers, tubs, and single-use cups; glass, cardboard, boxboard, paper, and metal containers (cans, aluminum foil, foil containers, food grade aerosol containers).

For more information, visit the Yard Waste & Recycling Center web page.