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Yard Waste & Recycling Center

The Yard Waste & Recycling Center is now open!

An annual permit is required to use the Recycling facility. Permits can be purchased online with a credit card. 

Permits may also be picked up or purchased in-person with a credit card at Public Works, Wednesday - Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.  Office is closed for lunch from 12 Noon to 1PM.  Day permits are available on an exception basis. 

Public Works will hold special Saturday customer service hours for permit pick-up and purchase on April 12, April 26, May 10, May 17, June 14, and June 21 from 7 AM to 12 PM (last vehicle accepted at 11:45 AM). 

If purchased your permit online, please bring your receipt, vehicle registration, and driver’s license. If you purchased the permit in person, please provide your credit card, vehicle registration, and driver’s license.

Permits are for residential use only. Yard waste and clean wood from commercial operations, contractors, or for-hire services will no longer be accepted at the Town’s recycling center. This includes materials generated by permitted residents operating side businesses that regularly produce such waste.

Note:  A permit will only be issued to town residents whose vehicle is registered in the town of West Hartford.  All commercial, rental, or out-of-town vehicles will not get granted a permit.

Permitted residents have unlimited access to use the Yard Waste and Recycling Center at no additional charge for recycling opportunities such as mattresses/box springs, e-waste, textiles, yard waste, aggregate waste, single stream recycling, paint, books, cardboard and metals.

Compost is available for pickup only at the Recycling Center facility. Quantities are limited to bags and barrels for personal yard use. No trucks or pick-up loads allowed. Compost is usually available beginning of April, dependent on weather.

The Yard Waste & Recycling Center is located at 25 Brixton Street. Telephone number is 860-837-3200. 

Leaf Vouchers will no longer be accepted at the Recycling Center.