Hamden Transfer Station Saturday Hours Begin April 24

HAMDEN, CT — (From Town Hall): Hamden Public Works Director Craig Cesare is reminding residents that Public Works is offering special Saturday hours at the Transfer Station on the following dates: April 24, May 1, and May 8.

Public Works is able to offer this service at no additional cost, as it will be captured in the already contractual Leaf Overtime expense, according to officials. The Transfer Station is typically open Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., and will operate during these hours on the aforementioned Saturdays.

Additionally, food compost collection also begins on April 24 — bring organic food waste to the station to be composted.

Acceptable food waste items include: (FOOD ITEMS ONLY) produce, bakery, dairy, meat, seafood, fats, oils, grease.

Non-acceptable food waste items include: (NO PACKING MATERIAL) plastic bags and wraps, utensils, styrofoam, tape, twist ties, seal tabs, price stickers, foil, cotton, wood, metal, onion sacks. Be sure to remove these items from your compostable food waste before dumping.

For more information, contact Public Works at 203-287-2600.