Mayor Leclerc Reminds All Residents about Changes to Bulky Waste Permitting System
(July 9, 2015) East Hartford, CT – Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc and The Department of Public Works wanted to remind all residents that a new bulky waste permitting system is now in effect, as of July 1, which replaces the previous unlimited bulky waste permit. The system was adjusted so that the cost of disposal is commensurate with the volume of waste generated from a property. In this way, the average resident will see little to no change in fees or access to the transfer station.
“With our new policies up and running, it’s important that residents get their bulky waste ticket booklets and permit, so that they have immediate use of the transfer station,” noted Mayor Leclerc.
Starting on July 1, 2015, tickets are now required for entry into the transfer station. Annual permit fees will remain the same at $15 for seniors and $35 for all others. One book of five tickets will be provided upon permit issuance and may be used any time before they expire on June 30, 2016. Supplemental books of five tickets each may be purchased for $30. Supplemental tickets will not expire, but the user must have a valid permit to access the Transfer Station. Permits and ticket books may only be purchased at the Public Works Administration Office, located at 61 Ecology Drive. Purchases may no longer be made at the town clerk’s office or by mail. If a resident still has an unlimited trips permit that expires after July 1, they may use it until it expires, but must buy a booklet of five tickets and permit after their unlimited permit has expired.
Access to the Transfer Station will be based on the following fee schedule: 1 ticket for a passenger vehicle, including SUVs and minivans; 1 tickets for a pickup truck or large van; Vehicles with trailers will be charged a vehicle charge if the vehicle is full, plus a trailer charge of 1 ticket for a small (one-axle) trailer or 1 tickets for a large (two-axle) trailer if the trailer is full as well. If the vehicle is empty and the trailer is full, residents will only be charged 1 ticket for the trailer.
Residents may continue to drop off recyclables including cardboard, single stream items, waste oil, textiles, electronics and leaves at the Transfer Station free of charge without a permit.
Questions about the new bulky waste fees may be answered by calling 291-7363. Information is also available by visiting http://www.easthartfordct.gov.