South Windsor, CT Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

This article provides an overview of trash and recycling collection in South Windsor, CT, including standard collection schedules, how to get carts, holiday schedules, and key contacts.

Overview of Trash and Recycling in South Windsor

• South Windsor provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residents using carts.

• Trash and recycling are collected on the same day of the week based on your neighborhood.

• Carts must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection days.

• Major holidays impact collection, with no service on the holiday and collection shifting back a day for the rest of the week.

• Bulky waste like furniture can be collected curbside by appointment.

South Windsor Weekly Trash and Recycling Schedule

• Trash and recycling collection occurs once per week.

• Your collection day depends on your neighborhood:

  • Monday: Area bordered by the CT River, Newberry Rd, Edwards Mill Rd, and Ellington town line

  • Tuesday: Area bordered by the CT River, Rye St, Ellington town line, and Newberry Rd

  • Wednesday: Area bordered by Evergreen St, Newberry Rd, Edwards Mill Rd, and Ellington town line

  • Thursday: Area bordered by Evergreen St, Rye St, Ellington town line, and Newberry Rd

  • Friday: Area bordered by Evergreen St, Edwards Mill Rd, Ellington town line, and Rye St

• Carts must be curbside by 6 AM.

• All materials must fit inside carts with lids fully closed.

• Carts should be removed from the curb by the evening of collection day.

Holiday Collection Schedule

South Windsor observes these holidays by suspending collection services:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

On holidays, no collection occurs. After the holiday, collection slides back one day through the end of that week.

For example, if your collection day is normally Wednesday:

• If the holiday is on Monday, your collection moves to Thursday that week
• If the holiday is on Wednesday, your collection moves to Thursday that week

Check the holiday collection schedule for exact dates.

Getting Trash and Recycling Carts

South Windsor provides one 96-gallon trash cart and one 96-gallon recycling cart per household.

To request carts:

• Call All American Waste at (860) 289-7850
• Provide your name, address, and contact information
• Allow 1 week for delivery

Extra carts are available for an additional monthly fee paid to All American Waste.

Bulky Waste Collection

Bulky waste like furniture can be collected curbside by appointment:

• Call (860) 289-7850 to schedule
• Place items curbside after 5 PM the day before your pickup date
• Limit of 2 bulky items per appointment

Bulky waste includes furniture, mattresses, appliances, and other large items.

Key Contacts

• All American Waste, (860) 289-7850, handles cart requests, bulky pickup appointments, and collection inquiries
• Public Works, (860) 644-2511 x2343, handles general solid waste inquiries

For more information, visit the South Windsor Public Works page or residential collection guidelines.