Everything Prospect residents need to know about trash collection, recycling, and disposal
Overview
Prospect does not provide municipal curbside trash collection — residents must contract with a private hauler. However, the town does provide bi-weekly curbside recycling collection at no additional cost. The town also operates a seasonal Bulk Recycling Center for large items and special materials.
Curbside Trash Collection
The Town of Prospect does not offer municipal curbside trash pickup. Residents must arrange service with a private hauler. Commonly used haulers serving Prospect include:
- USA Waste & Recycling
- AJ Waste Systems — family-owned, based in Cheshire (since 1960)
- All Waste, Inc.
Contact your chosen hauler directly for pricing, pickup days, and service details.
Curbside Recycling
The town provides bi-weekly curbside recycling collection through Interstate Waste.
- Frequency: Every two weeks, year-round
- Containers: Blue recycling bins provided by the town (available at Town Hall)
- Type: Single-stream recycling
- Placement: Place bin at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup day
- Schedule: Pickup dates are assigned by street name — check the annual recycling schedule on the town website
Accepted Recyclables
- Mixed paper (newspapers and magazines in brown paper bags)
- Corrugated cardboard (cut to 2x3 feet, tied)
- Chipboard
- Glass containers (rinsed, caps/lids in place)
- Metal food containers (rinsed, lids removed)
- Aerosol cans
- Plastics #1 through #7
- Milk and juice cartons, juice box containers
- Aluminum cans
Missed Recycling Pickup
Contact Interstate Waste at (917) 560-8892.
Bulk & Large Item Pickup
Prospect does not offer municipal curbside bulk pickup. Residents can bring eligible items to the Bulk Recycling Center or arrange pickup through a private hauler or junk removal service.
Bulk Recycling Center / Drop-Off
Prospect Bulk Recycling Center
- Address: 157 Plank Road, Prospect, CT 06712
- Phone: (203) 758-4461
- Hours: Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Seasonal closure: Closed during winter months — typically reopens around April 1
- Access: Prospect residents only — materials must originate from within town boundaries
- Commercial use: Not permitted
Vehicle Sticker Required
A recycling sticker must be displayed on your vehicle windshield. Obtain stickers at the Mayor's Office in Town Hall (36 Center Street). Bring:
- Vehicle registration
- Connecticut driver's license
- New residents: Vehicle registration + current tax bill
Stickers are issued for cars and pickup trucks only — no commercial vehicles. One-day passes are available upon request.
Accepted at the Bulk Recycling Center
- Motor oil, car batteries
- Tires (must be off rims)
- Metal items (washers, water heaters, etc.)
- Furniture, mattresses
- Wood pieces (3–4 feet maximum)
- Electronics
- Brush
NOT Accepted
- Cardboard (use curbside recycling)
- Hazardous materials
- Smoke detectors
- Building debris/construction materials
- Leaves
- Engines
Yard Waste
No municipal curbside yard waste collection program was confirmed. The Bulk Recycling Center accepts brush but does not accept leaves. Verify with Public Works at (203) 758-4983 whether any seasonal leaf collection or yard waste program exists.
Holiday Schedule
The town's annual recycling schedule accounts for any pickup adjustments. Verify holiday-related changes with Town Hall at (203) 758-4461 or Interstate Waste at (917) 560-8892. Contact your private trash hauler for their holiday schedule.
Tips & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What day is my trash picked up?
Prospect does not provide municipal trash collection. Your pickup day depends on your private hauler. Contact your hauler directly for your schedule.
Q: What day is my recycling picked up?
Recycling is collected every two weeks. Pickup dates are assigned by street — check the annual recycling schedule on the town website or call Town Hall at (203) 758-4461.
Q: How do I get a recycling bin?
Blue recycling bins are available at no cost from the Mayor's Office at Town Hall (36 Center Street). Damaged or lost bins can be replaced at no charge.
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