New Haven Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out The brown 48-gallon toter is used for trash and the blue 96-gallon toter is used for recycling items only. Both toters must be placed curbside before scheduled collections and removed within 12 hours after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: The brown 48-gallon toter is used for trash and the blue 96-gallon toter is used for recycling items only. Both toters must be placed curbside before scheduled collections and removed within 12 hours after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk item pickup requires a scheduled appointment. Do not place bulk items at the curb on regular collection days. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Place yard waste and seasonal leaves curbside during designated collection weeks or drop off at the transfer station. |
Trash container requirements
- Use brown 48-gallon toter for trash
- Use blue 96-gallon toter for recycling items only
- Remove toters from curb within 12 hours after collection
- Clear snow from top and around toters in winter
New Haven recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes
- Newspapers and Mixed Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Aluminum and Metal Cans
- Plastic Containers #1 through #7
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Film Wrap
- Styrofoam Packaging
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Yard Waste in Blue Toter
New Haven bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk item pickup requires a scheduled appointment. Do not place bulk items at the curb on regular collection days. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 203-946-7700 |
New Haven holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: New Haven, CT
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of New Haven Department of Public Works Refuse Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 203-946-7700
34 Middletown AvenueNew Haven, CT 06513
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Toter Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in New Haven, CT?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out The brown 48-gallon toter is used for trash and the blue 96-gallon toter is used for recycling items only. Both toters must be placed curbside before scheduled collections and removed within 12 hours after collection.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Toter Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in New Haven?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Toter Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in New Haven?
Bulk item pickup requires a scheduled appointment. Do not place bulk items at the curb on regular collection days. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 203-946-7700 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Toter Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in New Haven?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes, Newspapers and Mixed Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Aluminum and Metal Cans, Plastic Containers #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Film Wrap, Styrofoam Packaging, Hazardous Chemicals, Yard Waste in Blue Toter. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Toter Service Routes (Monday through Friday).