Trash And Recycling Pick-Up Delays And Fourth Of July Closings In West Hartford
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In 2025 the Fourth of July falls on a Friday, and most public and private offices are closed while many retail operations are open.
By Ronni Newton
Friday, July 4, 2025, is a federal holiday, and most non-retail businesses will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Trash and recycling collection (this is a “B” week), “B” week recycling, and yard waste, metal and bulky collections will be delayed by one day for those in the Friday collection areas only, and Friday’s collections will be on Saturday, July 5. For further information visit the All American Waste website or call 860-289-7850 if there are any questions.
In recognition of the July 4th holiday, Town Hall and other town offices, Yard Waste & Recycling Center, Cornerstone Aquatics Center, Elmwood Community Center, both senior centers, and all three library branches will closed on Friday, July 4. Town camps will not operate on Friday either.
The following will also be closed on Friday:
- State offices
- DMV
- Most banks
- Financial markets
- State Courts
- Federal offices
- United States Post Office
The following will be open on July 4 but may have special hours of operation:
- Many retails stores, including Westfarms, but checking in advance is advised
- Most drug stores
- Most liquor stores
- Most supermarkets
- State and municipal parks
- Beaches
Fireworks are illegal in Connecticut, and there are no authorized Independence Day fireworks displays in West Hartford.
The town advises residents of the following: “Novelty items that emit flames or become airborne are not only illegal but also very dangerous and can cause serious injuries. Please leave fireworks displays to licensed professionals using regulated products and following fire safety regulations. The misuse and handling of fireworks – especially those that are not
governed – can cause house fires, grass fires, injuries, and even death.”
While sparklers and fountains, which are non-explosive and non-aerial, are sold and allowed to be used in Connecticut, the town reminds residents that they can legally be sold and used only by someone age 16 and older.
Click here for additional information about fireworks.
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