Violations Frequently Enforced

Violation 1 - Trash outside of container
Violation 2 - Early presentation prior to pickup
Violation 3 - Trash Containers not brought in within 24 hours after trash pickup
Violation 4 - Bulk Waste not separated from metal
Violation 5 - Bulk Waste over weight limit
Violation 6 - Not Recycling
Violation 7 - Late Put Out
Violation 8 - Construction Debris

Violation 1 - Trash Outside of Container

Rule - All trash should be inside of trash container with the lid closed.
Problem - Unsightly and is food for animals and rodents
Note:  Additional carts can be purchased  

Violation 2 - Early Presentation

Rule - Trash, Recyclables and Bulk Waste should not be at the curb for pickup until after 4:00 p.m. on the day before or by 7 a.m. on your assigned collection day.
Problems - Unsightly. Draws more trash. Animals, birds, people, etc., can rummage through trash.

Violation 3 - Trash Containers not brought in within 24 hours

Rule - Trash Containers should be removed from the curb within 24 hours after your trash has been collected.
Problems - Unsightly.  Draws more trash.

Violation 4 - Bulky Waste not separated from metal

Bulky Waste must be separated from metal and trash.  The Bulky Waste and Scrap Metal Pickup service is made on the same day as your regular trash pickup.  However, the service is separate.  This is a one person operation and it is very  time consuming for the operator to separate the items at the time of collection.  If your Bulky Waste and Scrap Metal is not separated, they will not be picked up.     

Violation 5 - Bulk Waste over weight limit

Bulky Waste means items normally measuring not more than 7 feet in any direction and/or weighing more than 50 pounds but not more than 500 pounds and which cannot be easily broken down to a smaller size or weight.

Please do not place bulky items exceeding the above specifications.

Violation 6 - Not Recycling

Recycling is the law.  Everyone must recycle.  Each owner and occupant of a single or multi-unit residence, business, non-profit organization, municipal office building and school shall be responsible for separating recyclables from the solid waste generated on the premises.  Please feel free to refer to the How to Recycle in Hartford flyer. 
Note:  Proper recycling reduces the City’s trash disposal cost.

Violation 7 - Late Put Out

Rule - If your trash has not been placed at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your assigned collection day, please hold for next collection.
Problem - Delays the regular pickup schedule

Violation 8 - Construction Debris

Rule - We do not service construction debris at curbside (Contact commercial hauler)
Problems - City trucks are not equipped to dispose of construction materials. Construction material usually exceeds the weight limit.

Consequences

  The Public Works Inspector issues warning notices to property occupants and warning letters to property owners.  Repeat trash violations can result in a Public Works Citation which assesses a fine of $99.00 against the property owner.