HAMDEN – Spring leaf and brush collection is starting Saturday, April 23 and will continue through May 20.

All bagged leaves and bundled brush must be out by Saturday to guarantee pick-up.

As with all spring leaf pickups, only one sweep will be made through the town. Bags put out after trucks have
passed will not be picked up. Trucks will begin in the southern part of town.

Leaves must be placed in paper bags and brush must be bundled and tied with string
or twine. Bundles should weigh no more than 50 pounds and be no more than four feet long and
contain no pieces more than four inches diameter.

Bundled brush and bagged leaves should be placed curbside, separate of each other, and away from April bulk pickup items. No items should be placed in the street or in any way block a sidewalk. Disposal of root systems, grass clippings and soil are prohibited.
Residents on unaccepted or private roads must bring their leaves to the transfer station, which is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as from 7:30 a.m. to3 p.m. April 23 and April 30.

Elderly and disabled residents may be eligible for assistance. Please contact public works at 203-287-2600 or the Help Desk at 203-287-7676 for further information.