Everything Hamden residents need to know about trash collection, recycling, and disposal
Overview
Hamden provides municipal curbside trash and recycling collection for residents through its contracted hauler, All American Waste. The town also operates a Transfer Station for additional waste disposal needs and offers appointment-based bulk pickup.
Curbside Trash Collection
The Town of Hamden provides weekly curbside trash collection through All American Waste.
Containers: Town-issued carts
Pickup day: Varies by neighborhood — verify your day with the Recycling Office at 203-287-7021
Placement: Place carts curbside by your scheduled collection time
Curbside Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your regular trash collection day.
Containers: Blue carts provided by the town
Type: Single-stream recycling
Accepted: Cans, bottles, plastics, paper, cardboard, and other standard recyclables
Place items loose in the cart — no plastic bags
Bulk & Large Item Pickup
Bulk item pickup is available by appointment only.
How to schedule: Contact Public Works or the Recycling Office
Details: Verify current scheduling procedures, costs, and item limits by calling 203-287-2600
Transfer Station / Drop-Off
Hamden Transfer Station
Address: 231 Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM; First Saturday of the month, 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Access: Hamden residents — verify permit or ID requirements with Public Works
Accepted at the Transfer Station
Bulky waste, furniture, appliances
Electronics, scrap metal
Additional materials — verify the full list with Public Works
Yard Waste
Hamden offers seasonal leaf pickup twice per year:
Spring: Approximately April–May
Fall: Approximately November
Details: Verify specific dates and bag requirements with Public Works at 203-287-2600
Holiday Schedule
Pickups may be delayed when holidays fall during the collection week. Check with All American Waste or the town website for specific holiday schedules.
