Trash and recycling was delayed for one day for those in the Wednesday through Friday collection areas during the the week of Christmas and will also be delayed by one day the week of New Year’s, Town Hall and other Town of West Hartford facilities have adjusted holiday hours, and information about Christmas tree collection.

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The Town of West Hartford wishes you and your family a Happy Holiday season! Throughout the rest of the week, and through the New Year’s Day holiday, there are a few changes in hours of operation.

TRASH COLLECTION DELAY

Since New Year’s Day falls on a Wednesday, trash, metal, and recycle collection will be delayed by one day after the holiday. Wednesday’s area will be picked up on Thursday, with each subsequent day postponed by one day. Place barrels at the curb by 6 a.m.

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

Municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day.

The MDC recreational facilities will also have limited hours for the holidays. The reservoirs located at 1420 Farmington Avenue and off Route 44/Albany Avenue will close at noon on New Year’s Eve. They will be open on New Year’s Day.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

West Hartford Public Schools will have its holiday break from Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Students will return to school on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

LIBRARIES

All three libraries will be closed on Jan. 1, 2025.

All three libraries will close at 4:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

PUBLIC SKATING

The Veterans Memorial Skating Rink will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Looking for something fun to do? Public Skating sessions are offered all week, Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Check out the schedule.

CORNERSTONE AQUATICS CENTER

• Dec. 31 – 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Jan. 1 – Closed

ROCKLEDGE & BUENA VISTA GOLF COURSES

Rockledge Golf Club and Buena Vista Golf Course are open for recreational use during the winter months. For everyone’s safety, golfing is NOT allowed while the course is closed. The trails are available for jogging, walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing daily from dawn to dusk. Click here for a map.

Residents may bring their dogs on the course but must follow the rules for all parks and school grounds year-round.

RECYCLING CENTER

The Yard Waste and Recycling Center will be closed in observance of the holiday on Jan. 1, 2025. The facility is now closed on Saturdays and will resume Saturday hours on April 5, 2025.

The Recycling Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. (The last vehicle accepted is at 2:45 p.m.)

SPECIAL CARDBOARD, E-WASTE DROP-OFF

The Department of Public Works encourages residents to drop off extra holiday cardboard, boxes, and electronics to support the town’s ongoing effort to reduce waste and promote recycling in our community. A cardboard and e-waste collection will be held for West Hartford residents only on Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, at the West Hartford Yard Waste and Recycling Center, 25 Brixton Street.

Please note that the recycling event will be canceled if we have inclement weather, as DPW crews will be needed to plow and keep roads safe. If the event is canceled, only permitted vehicles can drop off materials – no commercial waste.

This event is for cardboard and electronics only; all other disposal of recyclable items require an annual permit.

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Break down and fold cardboard boxes flat.
• Empty boxes of all Styrofoam, plastic bags, and plastic film. Discard at home. Styrofoam is trash.
• E-waste includes phones, cameras, electric cords, TVs, computers, hair dryers, toasters, and more.
• Holiday string lights are e-waste and will be collected (they are not allowed in curbside recycling barrels)
• No air conditioners, dehumidifiers, mini-refrigerators, or any product containing Freon.

Cardboard is recycled into new, much-needed products like boxes and tissue paper.

Thank you for helping the Town meet its goals to reduce trash and increase recycling!

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

Public Works will make two town-wide sweeps to collect Christmas trees. The collection runs from Monday, Jan. 6, to Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Trees are picked up on your trash collection day.

Crews will begin with the Monday trash collection area and continue into the Tuesday area, and so on. They will make two complete sweeps through town during the two-week period. Residents are encouraged to put their trees at the curb (not in the street) on any day during the first week of collection to ensure pick-up. Crew may get ahead of schedule, weather permitting, and move into the next collection area.

During the final collection week, trees must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your designated trash day. Drivers will not return for trees put out after your trash day.

Trees are recycled into wood chips, so remove all decorations and lights. (No artificial trees. No bags!)

Please help us during snowstorms by removing trees from the side of the road. Crews cannot dig out trees buried under snow.

Residents can also bring their trees to the town’s Recycling Center at 25 Brixton Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Please note that Saturday hours are not available from Dec. 20 through April 4.) An annual permit is required for drop-off.

If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 860-561-8100.

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