East Hartford Department of Public Works Issues Guidelines for Christmas Tree Disposal and Holiday Trash Schedule

The East Hartford Public Works Department announced today that the Department crews will be picking up Christmas trees for a three-week period from Tuesday, December 26, 2017 through Friday, January 12, 2018, weather permitting.  Collection of the trees is generally on the same day as trash collection. Trees should be placed on the curb near trash bins with no plastic bags or decorations.  Should the curbside collection be delayed due to snow or unforeseen circumstances, residents are asked to leave the trees at the curb.  Please do not remove them from the curb. 

Residents are also encouraged to bring their Christmas trees to the Transfer Station on Ecology Drive for disposal.  Residents are not required to have a bulky waste permit if delivering only a Christmas tree.  Normal Transfer Station hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday 7:15 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 P.M. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. first and third Saturdays of the month, holidays excluded.

The Department also reminds residents that weekly trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day starting on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 through Saturday January 6, 2018 due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.  The Transfer Station and Administrative Office will also be closed on December 25, 2017 and January 1, 2018.

Residents may call 291-7363 with questions about any aspect of the Town’s solid waste program.  Information is also available on the internet at http://www.easthartfordct.gov/Public-Works.htm.