Bulky Waste Collection Program

What is our Bulky Waste Collection Program? 
Bulky waste pickup is a separate collection made for refuse that is too large for your trash bin.  Bulky items must be separated from other refuse and placed at the curb by 7:00am for collection. 
 
 
When is Bulky Waste Collected?
Bulky waste collection is always during the first full week of the month, and picked up on your scheduled trash day
*For Condominiums: Bulk items (items not fitting in dumpster) will be collected once each month during the first full week of the month, on Friday only: Brookside, Bryrewood, Burr Meadow, Chapel Hill, Cinnamon Springs, Mill River, Parkview South, Pleasant Hills, Pleasant Valley, Plum Ridge, Strawbridge, and Westage Condos. It is not necessary for the condominium association or resident of the condominium to call the Public Works Department for bulky waste collection.
 
2024 Bulky Waste Collection Weeks: 
 
  • January 2 - 6 
  • February 5 - 9
  • March 4 - 8
  • April 1 - 5 
  • May 6 - 10 
  • June 3 - 7 
  • July 1 - 6
  • August 5 - 9 
  • September 3 - 7 
  • October 7 - 11 
  • November 4 - 8 
  • December 2 - 6 

 

 

Acceptable Bulky Waste Items:
  • Household Furniture such as sofas, sleeper sofas, overstuffed chairs
  • Mattresses, box springs
  • Carpets, rugs – must be rolled & tied and not larger than 5’ in width, 6' length
  • Large plastic items (kids toys, storage bins)
  • Up to 4 car tires without the rims
Non-acceptable Bulky Waste Items:
  • Home improvement or home remodeling generated material wastes including: interior/exterior doors, windows, kitchen cabinets or counter tops, bathtubs/shower, vanities, flooring (tiles)
  • Construction material such as lumber, sheetrock, shingles, plaster, pipe, sheds, fencing, dirt, stones and rocks, railroad ties, etc.
  • Covered Electronics Devices (televisions, computers, printers, etc.)
  • Pianos
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Bagged and/or loose trash of any type. Bulky waste is not collected in cardboard boxes or plastic bags

How Do I Get Rid Of...


1. Latex and Oil Based Paint

New state regulations adopted in July 1, 2013 now provide options for the disposal of oil based and latex paint:

  • Participating Retailers - There are area retailers who will accept oil and latex paint of any brand at their store locations. Paint Care maintains a website (http://paintcare.org/locator/index.php) to locate the closest participating retailer.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection - HHW program will accept oil based paints. Review the HHW program requirements as provided in the Town’s website or contact the Public Works at (860) 644-2511, ext. 2343.

2. Scrap Metal - is recyclable; call All American Waste at 860-289-7850 prior to noon on Tuesday for Wednesday scheduled metal pick up.

3. Brush - must be placed in the automated refuse collection container (no longer than 3ft). Brush may also be delivered by the homeowner to WeCare Denali in Ellington. You can reach WeCare Denali at (860) 871-7442. Disposal prices are to be paid by the homeowner.
 

If you have questions about refuse, recycling, bulky waste and scrap metal disposal, please call All American Waste at (860) 289-7850.