Bulk Trash

Bulk Trash appointments must be scheduled in person during the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Department of Public Works, 34 Middletown Avenue. The service costs $50.00 and is available to New Haven Residents only. Residents are allowed two pickups a year and must bring proof of city residency to schedule an appointment. Picture ids such as; driver’s license, city resident or state card, must have a current New Haven address on it. Check or money order for $50.00 must be made payable to Treasurer City of New Haven. Appointments are then scheduled by neighborhoods.

When scheduling the appointment, residents will receive information about Bulk Trash guidelines (download flyer). Failure to follow the guidelines will result in a fine.

Landlords who own properties in New Haven can share this brochure (download brochure) with their tenants and encourage them to schedule Bulk Appointments if they need them.

Coupons
Coupons, allowing New Haven Residents to utilize the Transfer Station’s drop off services for free, are also available at the DPW office. Whether residents schedule a Bulk Appointment or not, they can acquire   4 yard waste coupons (trees, branches, leaves only) and 4 residential waste coupons (tires, metal, electronics) valid for one year.  Coupons are redeemable at the Transfer Station where an attendant is on duty to collect them from Monday – Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.