In consideration of the several downed branches from the last storm, Public Works Director Joseph Colello announces the scheduling of an early spring leaf and brush collection to begin Monday, March 24, 2025.
In past years, spring leaf and brush collection began in May. Due to the recent storm producing several downed branches throughout Town, this year’s spring leaf and brush collection will begin one month earlier, on March 24, to accommodate these clean up efforts. As with all spring leaf and brush collections, only one sweep will be made through Town. Bags put out after trucks have passed will not be picked up and can be brought to the Transfer Station.
A spring leaf and brush collection routes map will be posted on the Town’s Public Works website (hamden.com/219/Public-Works). This map will be updated each day to reflect progress. One crew starts their leaf and brush collection from the south end, and simultaneously a second crew starts their leaf and brush collection from the north end.
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 lbs., exceed no more than four (4) feet in length, and contain no pieces in excess of four (4) inches in diameter. Bundled brush and bagged leaves should be placed curbside separate of each other. No items should be placed in the street or in any way block a sidewalk. Disposal of large pieces of wood, root systems, grass clippings and soil are prohibited.
Director Colello would like to remind residents of the requirement to bag all leaves and yard waste. 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 (pursuant to Chapter 52 of the Code of Ordinance of the Town of Hamden). This greatly speeds up the process and allows all residents to have their leaves and yard waste picked up in a timely manner. For questions regarding curbside leaf pick-up eligibility documentation, please contact the Town Attorney’s Office at (203) 287-7050.
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 may bring leaves to the Transfer Station.
The entrance to the Hamden Transfer Station is located at 231 Wintergreen Avenue. Their normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 3:00pm and the 1st (first) Saturday of each month from 8:00am – 11:45am.
Hamden Public Works is offering additional Saturday hours at the Transfer Station on March 29th and April 5th from 7:30am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 3:00pm.
For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at (203) 287-2600.