Transfer Station: The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, July 4. The transfer station is open Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.
Hazardous Waste: A household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, June 13, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road.
Accepted items: Batteries; fluorescent bulbs, compact bulbs, other bulbs containing mercury; lawn care chemicals; household cleaners–acids, adhesives, aerosol cans, ammonia, drain cleaner, disinfectants, moth balls, etc.; chemicals from the garage or workshop—antifreeze, ant/bug spray or bait, brake fluid, old gasoline, oil-based paint, lighter fluid, polyurethane, pool chemicals, road flares, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, wood stain, etc.
Items not accepted: Ammunition or explosives; asbestos; business waste; car batteries; cement; electronics; empty containers; fire extinguishers; Freon; marine flares; ice melt; latex driveway sealer; medicine, drugs, needles, syringes; propane tanks; appliances; smoke detectors; tires; used oil or oil filters.
Bulky waste: Large items such as carpeting, furniture, metal pieces cannot be placed in your trash barrel. Items such as these can be brought to the transfer station during hours of operation. If you are unable to transport the items, please contact USA Waste directly for a pickup. There will be a fee to dispose of large items either at the transfer station or through USA Waste, 1-800-998-2984.
Yard debris: Residents are asked to keep their yard debris out of the road. This will help to keep our basins clean, allowing for proper drainage.
Road work: During this summer, road work is scheduled on the following roads: Old Field Road, Granby Farms Road, Indian Hill Drive, Gristmill Lane, Strawberry Fields, Pine Woods Road, Deerwood Drive, Danielle Road, Muriel Drive, Evangeline Place, Sullivan Drive, Aster Drive and High Ridge Drive. Please drive carefully and take extra caution when passing work crews.