Henry Genga

The leaf collection program will commence on roads in the northwest corner of town in the area of Pitkin Street and then proceed north and east through the Burnham and Goodwin Street areas. Leaves will be vacuumed once along each street, weather permitting. Collection will proceed in a clockwise direction around town. There will be no leaf collection on two (2) Town-observed holidays—Veterans Day, November 11, 2022 and Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022.

The schedule for leaf pickup can be found on the Department of Public Works Weekly Advisory Map on the town website and on the Town’s Facebook page. This map will show completed areas as well as the areas where leaf collection is anticipated the following week. Residents should note that the map is tentative and dependent on the weather and the speed of collection and should not be considered a set collection schedule. Progress of the collection is weather-dependent and will be affected by rain or snow. Snowfall before mid-December may cause a suspension or cancelation of leaf collection. The map will be updated with address-specific collection information, such as whether collection has been completed or is anticipated by close of business on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Instructions for using the Weekly Advisory Map:
  • Enter your address in the search bar.
  • The Map will show your property- click on it to pull up the anticipated collection week.
  • To find out if the leaf collection has already been completed in your area, please click on the road centerline, which will indicate if the street has been completed.

Residents, please look for leaf program lawn signs! Leaf collection lawn signs will be posted in neighborhoods to notify residents that curbside leaf pickup is coming, and to encourage raking to the curb and paper leaf bag collection.
This information will also be communicated via EH Alert as a text, call or email to those subscribed to “town services.” To receive these notifications, please select "Town Services" during registration in the drop down menu at this link www.easthartfordct.gov/eh-alert.
Residents also have two (2) additional options for leaf disposal:
OPTION 1:  Curbside Brown Bag Collection for six (6) weeks

• Town crews will pick up leaves placed in biodegradable brown paper bags beginning October 31, 2022 through December 10, 2022 on your regular waste collection day, weather permitting. Leaves, in biodegradable brown paper bags only, will be collected weekly for six (6) weeks. No grass clippings, branches or other waste items can be placed in the paper bags nor will the Town collect leaves in plastic bags. 

OPTION 2:  Resident Transport to The Transfer Station for FREE Disposal

• Residents may also bring their leaves to the Transfer Station on Ecology Drive between 8 AM to 1:45 PM on the following days:
  • Saturdays November 5 and 19
  • Saturdays, November 12 and 26 for leaves only.

Leaves in plastic bags will not be accepted.
For any additional information, please call Public Works at 860-291-7374.

East Hartford Social Services is pleased to announce we have begun accepting applications for Thanksgiving & Christmas Food baskets for families with minor children, and holiday toy gift cards for children 10 years of age and younger. The application for both programs can be accessed from the Social Services program webpage at this link. The application can be downloaded, filled out, signed, and returned to the department with all necessary information by November 1, 2022.
 
Applications and supporting paperwork may be returned via email socialservices@easthartfordct.gov; faxed to 860-291-7304; mailed to Social Services Department at 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108; or placed in the green drop box in the Town Hall parking lot.
Individuals may also contact the department at 860-291-7248 to request assistance with completing the application or to request an application be mailed to you. Once the completed application is returned to the department, a staff member will contact you via phone to confirm eligibility. 
 
In addition to the signed application, COPIES of the following documents are requested:
 

• Photo ID and proof of current address for applicant & proof of current address for all household members age 18 and older.  Current address verifications: valid lease, current bill, mail or rent receipt dated within the past 4 weeks.
• Proof of current household monthly gross income.
• Current budget sheet from DSS for cash assistance only.
• Dates of birth for all household members.
• Documentation the adult applying for the program is the parent / legal guardian / primary responsible adult for the children. Examples include birth certificate, school enrollment record or application from other East Hartford or State programs.

 
Holiday meal programs are also available for adults with no minor children.  If you wish to sign-up for these meal programs, please contact Social Services directly at 860-291-7248 to find out more and register.
Please Note: Completing an application does not guarantee that your request will be fulfilled, as these programs are based on the amount of donations/funding available
 
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR EAST HARTFORD RESIDENTS ONLY.