Town of Cheshire

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL
The Public Works Department will be accepting Christmas trees at 1304 Waterbury Road (Route 70) on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.  Only Christmas trees will be accepted and proof of residency may be requested.  There is no charge.

GRASS CLIPPINGS DROP OFF
The Town of Cheshire is providing a container at 1304 Waterbury Road (adjacent to the Town Garage) for disposal of residential grass clippings and leaves.  Please note that no other items will be accepted.  Disposal by commercial operations is not permitted

 Residents must empty grass clippings and leaves out of the bag or container. Leaves may be in biodegradable bags. There is no charge.

 

The container will be accessible from 7:30-8:30 AM every Monday morning beginning Monday, May 1, 2023.
 
LEAF COLLECTION

The Town’s Leaf Collection will begin on Monday, November 6, 2023
Residents may bring leaves in biodegradable bags for disposal at the Public Works Garage, 1286 Waterbury Road on Monday mornings from 7:30-8:30 AM on 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11.

For Curbside Collection: leaves must be placed curbside in biodegradable bags before 7:00 AM Mondays for pick-up by the Public Works Department according to the following schedule.  

November 6 – November 9, 2023 – Entire Town. 

Friday 11/10 is Veterans Day observed and there will not be any collections.

Week of November 13, 2023 All residences EAST side of Route 10   (Wallingford side) 

Week of November 20, 2023 All residences WEST of Route 10   (Waterbury side)

Week of November 27, 2023 All residences EAST side of Route 10   (Wallingford side) 

Week of December 4, 2023 All residences WEST of Route 10   (Waterbury side)

Week of December 11, 2023  All streets

NOTE: Inclement weather or unexpected emergencies can delay leaf collection.