NEWS RELEASE: 11/6/24 

 Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule:

The ONLY three (3) Holidays observed for Trash & Recycling pick-ups are:

• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Day

Pickup days will be delayed by one day, STARTING with the holiday. 

Used Motor Oil Update as of 1/13/23:

Effective January 23, 2023, the Town of Farmington Highway will begin accepting used motor oil again from Farmington and Unionville residents.

Rules/regulations:

• Used motor oil will only be accepted from Farmington or Unionville residents.
• Drop off location will be at Farmington Highway & Grounds, located at 544 New Britain Avenue, Unionville, however, you must go to the Highway Office to show a photo ID first.  If you own property in Farmington but do not have a Farmington address on your ID, please bring a copy of your tax bill.
• Hours of drop off:  Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon (no holidays).
• Motor oil must be dropped off in a sealed container no larger than 5 gallons.  We cannot empty your containers so please be sure to bring your used motor oil in a container that can be left.
• Any motor oil left without prior approval from the Highway Office will be considered illegal dumping and subject to fines.  Cameras having been installed in various locations.

 Tunxis Mead Compost Area - Tunxis Mead Road, Farmington:

Fall/winter Hours:  Effective Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the Tunxis Mead Compost Area will be open on Wednesdays only from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon), weather permitting.   Saturday hours will resume on April 5 , 2025.

The Tunxis Mead Compost Area is open year-round on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (noon).  The gate closes promptly at noon.  Residents may bring leaves and brush directly to the Tunxis Mead Compost Area, which is located at the end of Tunxis Mead Road.  Also residents may pick up leaf compost and wood mulch from the Compost Area.  Landscapers and contractors are not allowed to pick up this material.  Please call 860-675-2550, during inclement weather.

Trash & Recycling Collection Reminders:

• Trash and Recycling Carts must be placed at the curbside the night before your normal pickup day or you may run the risk of missing your pickup and will have to wait until your next scheduled pickup day.
• Bears and other wild animals are everywhere - be sure to clean carts regularly with disinfectant cleaner and attach Febreze or Airwicks stick-ups under the inside of the lid to deter animals.
•  There are only (3) holidays observed for the trash and recycling schedule:  Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.  Pickup days will be delayed by one (1) day, starting with the holiday. 
• No bulk items, construction debris, hazardous materials, flammable materials, grass clippings, branches, or lawn debris in carts.  
•  Do not overstuff carts and break down larger items so they will not get hung up in the cart. 
• No plastic bags in recycling carts. 

Textile Recycling update:

Effective December 1, 2023, Simple Recycling will be ceasing all operations in the State of Connecticut.    Please visit their website or call their toll free number for further information.

Website:  www.simplerecycling.com

Phone: (866) 835-5068