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

In 2018 the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday, and most public and private offices are closed while many retail operations are open.

By Ronni Newton

Wednesday, July 4, 2018, is a Federal holiday, and most non-retail businesses will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Many people have taken some or all of the week for vacation, and We-Ha.com is also celebrating the holiday on Wednesday. We will return to our regular newsletter on Friday.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day beginning July 4 for those with Wednesday through Friday pick-up. Wednesday’s collections will be done on Thursday, with each remaining day of the week one day later. Collection on Monday and Tuesday, July 2 and 3, is not impacted. Visit the website www.painesinc.com or call Paine’s, Inc. at 860-844-3000 with any questions.

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

The following will be closed on Tuesday:

West Hartford Town Hall and other town offices
West Hartford Public Library

West Hartford Recycling Center
West Hartford Senior Centers (Bishops Corner and Elmwood)
State offices

DMV
Most banks
Financial markets

State Courts
Federal offices
United States Post Office

The following will be open on Tuesday 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