Berlin Announces Leaf Collection Schedule

BERLIN, CT — The Berlin Public Works Department has released the schedule for curbside leaf collection dates. According to a statement from the town, leaves will be picked up on, or near, your trash day during the weeks of Nov. 2 to 6; Nov. 16 to 20; and Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.

Residents wishing to have leaves picked up at the curb must put them in biodegradable brown paper bags and leave them at the curb on their regular trash day during the specified week.

Plastic bags are not permitted. Keep all leaf bags well away from your automated trash container. Grass clippings, yard waste and twigs cannot be mixed with leaves.

Do not rake leaves into the gutter. This is a violation of the anti-litter ordinance, and subject to a fine, according to a statement.

Those who wish to dispose of leaves on their own, may bring them to the drop-off area at 19 Town Farm Lane Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Saturdays through October from from 8 a.m. to noon.

The drop-off area's extended Saturday hours are October 24 and 31 through November 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All bags and containers must be emptied and removed from the drop-off area inside the Transfer Station.