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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Hartford

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Hartford, ConnecticutLocal timezone: America/New_York

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Hartford bulk trash—schedule pickups via 311, two free per year (five items), $75 for extras. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, and TVs accepted. Follow set-out times and see tire and permit details.

Service type

appointment

Call Hartford 311 (860-757-9311) or DPW (860-757-9983) for an appointment on your trash day. Set items out after 4:00 p.m. the day before and before 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.

Limits

Two free bulky pickups per eligible unit annually; maximum five items per appointment. Carpet, wood, and branches must be cut and bundled per DPW guidelines. Electronics and TVs require appointments or can be dropped off with a green pass.

Fees: $75 for each additional bulky pickup beyond the two free appointments,$10 transfer station blue permit (up to four visits per year),$99 fine for placing bulky items without an appointment

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping online via Hartford 311 or call Hartford Police non-emergency at 860-757-4000.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, etc.), Electronics and TVs (appointment required), Metal items/bed frames
Not accepted
Hazardous or toxic materials (motor oil, asbestos, lead paint chips), Loose carpet, wood, or branches not bundled per rules, Tires (use transfer station with permit), Items from properties with more than six units
Holiday shifts
Collections shift one day later during weeks containing City-observed holidays.

Official service info

Source: Waste & Recycling – City of Hartford (Bulky Waste Collection Rules)

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Hartford, Connecticut. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Call Hartford 311 (860-757-9311) or DPW (860-757-9983) for an appointment on your trash day. Set items out after 4:00 p.m. the day before and before 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, etc.), Electronics and TVs (appointment required), Metal items/bed frames. Not accepted: Hazardous or toxic materials (motor oil, asbestos, lead paint chips), Loose carpet, wood, or branches not bundled per rules, Tires (use transfer station with permit), Items from properties with more than six units. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/connecticut/hartford

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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