Leaf pickup under way

Written by John Kovach
Thursday, 05 November 2009 09:05

Stratford’s annual leaf pickup will continue until Friday, Dec. 11, weather permitting.

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

The leaf drop-off area at the Dorne Drive landfill is open for resident drop-off 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 through Dec. 12.

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

Heavy volume may cause delays in some areas.