New Haven Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
New Haven recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in New Haven?
Can you recycle cardboard in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in New Haven?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in New Haven?
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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).