Trash and Recycling Pick-up Delays and Fourth of July Closings in West Hartford - We-Ha

In 2019 the Fourth of July falls on a Thursday, and most public and private offices are closed while many retail operations are open.

By Ronni Newton

Thursday, July 4, 2019, is a Federal holiday, and most non-retail businesses will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day beginning July 4 for those with Thursday and Friday pick-up. Thursday’s collections will be done on Friday and Friday’s collection will take place Saturday. Collection earlier in the week is not impacted. Visit the website www.painesinc.com or call Paine’s, Inc. at 860-844-3000 with any questions.

This is the week that West Hartford has returned to bi-weekly recycling pick-up. This is an A-week. Click here to check the Paine’s website if you’re not sure whether your street is “A” or “B.”

In recognition of the July 4th holiday, Town Hall and other town offices, Recycling Center, community center, senior centers and libraries will closed on Thursday, July 4.

The following will also be closed on Thursday:

State offices
DMV

Most banks
Financial markets
State Courts

Federal offices
United States Post Office

The following will be open on Thursday but may have special hours of operation:

Many retails stores, including Westfarms (10 a.m.-6 p.m.), but checking in advance is advised
Most drug stores
Most liquor stores

Most supermarkets
West Hartford parks and public pools at Beachland, Fernridge, Kennedy, and Eisenhower parks, as well as splash pads at West Hartford parks
State and municipal parks