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 7, 2022 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 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, and 12/12. 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 7 – November 10, 2022 – Entire Town. Friday 11/11 is Veterans Day and there will not be any collections. Week of November 14, 2022 All residences EAST side of Route 10 (Wallingford side) Week of November 21, 2022 All residences WEST of Route 10 (Waterbury side) Week of November 28, 2022 All residences EAST side of Route 10 (Wallingford side) Week of December 5, 2022 All residences WEST of Route 10 (Waterbury side) Week of December 12, 2022 All streets NOTE: Inclement weather or unexpected emergencies can delay leaf collection.