Leaf pickup to begin Nov. 9

Written by John Kovach
Friday, 30 October 2009 09:16

Stratford’s annual leaf pickup will begin Monday, Nov. 9, and continue to Friday, Dec. 11, weather permitting.

Pickup will begin on Nov. 9 in District 1 and continue consecutively to District 10.

Leaves and yard waste for town collection must be in either paper recyclable leaf bags or 32-gallon garbage cans for collection on the day after recycling.

Refuse or yard waste in 45 gallon cans will not be collected. The standard 32-gallon can is the maximum size accepted.

Bagged or contained leaves will be picked up curbside once every two weeks until Dec. 11.

The leaf drop-off area at the Dorne Drive landfill will be open for resident drop-off Nov. 9, until Dec. 11. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except holidays.

Leaves will not be accepted at the Transfer Station from Nov. 9 through Dec. 12.

Loose leaves will not be picked up at curbside. Residents who place anything at curbside, except as allowed, are subject to a fine.

Leaves must not be deposited on town greens, parks or school property.

Heavy volume may cause delays in some areas.