New Haven Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bulk item pickup requires a scheduled appointment. Do not place bulk items at the curb on regular collection days.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in New Haven
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulk item pickup requires a scheduled appointment. Do not place bulk items at the curb on regular collection days.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in South Central Connecticut County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
New Haven Solid Waste & Recycling Authority Transfer Station
260 East St, New Haven, CT 06511
Municipal drop-off transfer station for bulk trash, recyclables, electronics, and seasonal materials.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).