Spring Cleaning: Yard Refuse Can Be Disposed Of at Town Sites

The following is a press release from the North Haven First Selectman's Office.

Residents of the Town of North Haven are advised that they may bring leaves, grass clippings and pine needles only to the Recycling Center located on Elm Street, which is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and on Saturday's from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Residents may also bring branches and mixed yard waste to the Transfer Station located on Universal Drive near the intersection of Sackett Point Road, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Residents must also provide a Transfer Station Permit and proof of residence to the attendant for each visit to the Transfer Station.

Permits may be obtained at the Public Works Office located in the Town Hall Annex on 5 Linsley Street during normal business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each pass may be used for the entire day.

In accordance with State Statutes and the policies of the Covanta, Wallingford Project, yard waste is not collectible for curbside refuse service.

This includes leaves, pine needles, twigs and branches, and grass clippings.

These regulations have been in effect in North Haven since October 1, 1998. As such, the Town's Sanitation Division may not remove such items from the curb.

Curbside collection rules do allow for 2-3 bundles of branches to be picked up weekly. No other yard waste is allowed.

The Town’s Fall Leaf Collection Program remains the only time leaf collection is provided curbside.

For further information, please contact the Department of Public Works at 239-5321, extension 400.