Torrington Recycling Coordinator

05/21/2026

It's National Public Works Week May 17-23 and Mayor Molly Spino has honored the Public Works Department with the attached proclamation. Thank you Mayor Spino.

05/18/2026

NO MEMORIAL DAY TRASH COLLECTION

There will be no curbside collection of trash, recyclables or bulk items on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th, 2026.

There will be a one-day delay for picking up all municipal solid waste, recyclables and bulky waste collection for the remainder of the week following Memorial Day. Friday’s regularly scheduled collection will be on Saturday. The regular schedule will resume the following week.

05/05/2026

The City of Torrington is considering purchasing bear-resistant Toters for residents who want to purchase one. Currently USA Hauling rents bear resistant carts to city residents for $144.00 per year. The city would offer residents the option to purchase the Toters for a one-time fee of $300.00, which would cover the cost of the Toter and freight/shipping charges.
Our plan is to order 210 units in the first order, if you are interested in buying one, please reach out in a timely manner. If response is greater than 210, additional units will be ordered as needed.
If you are interested in purchasing a bear-resistant Toter from the city, please email me at [email protected]. Once the order is placed estimated delivery is 4-6 weeks. The city will deliver the bear-resistant Toter and remove the regular city provided unit the Monday following receipt of payment.

05/04/2026

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SPRING 2026
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE 100 RAILROAD STREET FALLS VILLAGE

Spring cleaning? Remember to set aside any household hazardous waste that you may have for the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 2026 at the Falls Village Public Works Garage 100 Railroad Street Falls Village CT.

All participants must REGISTER with their town or city hall to participate.

Participants should: 1) be ready to show your ticket upon entry, 2) stay in your vehicle at all times, and 3) place all waste material to be removed in the rear compartment of your vehicle, not in passenger areas. Workers will remove the waste from the back of your vehicle and be in full safety gear.

It is important to keep in mind that many of the products routinely used for housework, gardening, home improvement, or car maintenance contain hazardous materials that may endanger our health as well as pollute the environment. Household products are considered hazardous if they are toxic, flammable, reactive, or corrosive. Examples of such products include pesticides, herbicides, oil-based paints, degreasers, household cleaners, paint thinners, and gasoline.

Improper disposal of these hazardous household products, such as pouring them down the drain or putting them in the trash, is dangerous and may contribute to drinking water contamination and air pollution.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ONLINE.
VISIT https://www.torringtonct.gov/326/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Collection SCAN THE QR CODE AND REGISTER ONLINE.

If you do not have access to the internet to register, you can call 860-489-2232 for assistance.

Registration is taking place now through June 19 2026.

There is no charge to participants. The event is being sponsored by the Recycling Advisory Committee of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments and the participating towns. More details on the Collection Day can be obtained at www.torringtonct.org

04/13/2026

LEAF & YARD WASTE
2026 SPRING PICKUP SCHEDULE
Leaf and Yard Waste pickup for Torrington residents will begin Monday, April 13th and end Friday April 24th 2026 weather permitting. Leaves and Yard Waste must be placed curbside for pickup on the same day as your garbage pickup. Please do not call to schedule pickup. Please do not use a bulk waste request for leaf and yard waste pick up. All Yard waste is collected in separate trucks for recycling, please do not mix or place yard waste in piles with your garbage.
Yard waste includes horticultural trimmings, which are free of stones, dirt, and sharp objects; or other natural organic matter, such as grass clippings, discarded from yards and gardens.
Only leaves and yard waste bagged in biodegradable paper bags (NO TAPE PLEASE) or tied into bundles not exceeding fifty (50) pounds in weight will be picked up. Individual branches shall not exceed four (4) feet in length or 3" in diameter. Leaves or yard waste raked into piles curbside will not be picked up.
Biodegradable Paper Bags can be purchased at many local stores.
Residents are reminded that leaves and grass trimmings are a recyclable material and cannot be picked up as part of our normal curbside collection and disposal program. Take advantage of our Spring & Fall clean-ups to properly dispose of these items. Grass clippings can be easily managed during the growing season by removing grass catchers on mowers and leaving the clippings on the lawn. Grass clippings are 80% water and decompose quickly. Clippings also act as a natural fertilizer returning nitrogen and other nutrients to the lawn.

02/24/2026

DUE TO THE BLIZZARD, TRASH COLLECTION IS DELAYED ONE DAY THIS WEEK. REGULAR SCHEDULDE WILL RESUME ON MONDAY 3/2/26

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01/28/2026

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding roads in Torrington. Many of the main roads in Torrington are State Roads (see attached map) and are the responsibility of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The City of Torrington maintains approximately 165 miles of roads for our citizens, but we do not maintain State roads. For questions about State Roads contact the CTDOT, for questions about city roads, contact the Street Department 860-489-2352.

01/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: January 23 2026
Contact: Ray Drew, Director of Public Works
Phone: (860) 489-2232
Fax: (860) 489-2550

NO TRASH, RECYCLING OR BULK SERVICE ON 1/26/26
DUE TO SNOWSTORM

TORRINGTON, CT 06790-
The Public Works and Street Department would like to notify residents that USA Hauling has canceled collection for Monday January 26 2026, due to the impending snowstorm. Collection will be delayed for one day for the remainder of the week.
Trash and Recycling barrels should be left curbside or at the end of the driveway, not in the roadway to allow the Street Department personnel to clear snow from the roadway. Please do not put bulk items out as they will be buried by the snow.

12/18/2025

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY NO TRASH & RECYCLE COLLECTION- CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

There will be no curbside collection of trash and recyclables on Christmas Day, Thursday December 25 2025 or New Year’s Day, January 1 2026.

There will be a one-day delay for pickup of all municipal solid waste and recyclables collection for the remainder of the week following Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The regular schedule will resume on January 5 2026.

Christmas tree pick up for Torrington residents will begin on Monday, January 5th and end on Friday, January 9th. Christmas trees will be picked up with separate trucks on the same day as trash. Trees should not be placed curbside until their collection day to prevent plows from covering them with ice and snow. Trees must have all tree stands, ornaments, lights and tree bags removed.

Condo Residents: Trees will be picked up anytime during the week of January 5th starting at 6 AM

12/03/2025

PRESS RELEASE
Charles Street Reconstruction
Notice of Public Presentation

The City of Torrington is developing plans to reconstruct Charles Street. The project will be comprised of road reconstruction, including paving, new curbing, replacement of sidewalks and associated miscellaneous work, which will provide safer vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle travel. The project is funded through the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) - Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) and the City of Torrington Pavement Management Bond.

It is anticipated that construction will begin in the summer of 2026. It is the City of Torrington’s and the State’s policy to keep people informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community be informed and share its concerns to assist in the project’s development.

The public is invited to attend an in-person presentation at City Hall Auditorium, Room 218, on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time). Attendance will also be available remotely simultaneously by ZOOM online meeting platform.

ON LINE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86337540925?pwd=UgCbdEyXh1zUrP3V9AMmBhwDH7nwpF.1

Meeting ID: 863 3754 0925 Passcode: davz1w

BY PHONE: 1 (646) 931 3860, Meeting ID: 863 3754 0925, Passcode: 800768
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ksJtAWwFr

Anyone interested in obtaining further information or providing comments may do so by calling the Engineering Department at 860-489-2234 or emailing either of the following:
City Engineer, Paul Kundzins, P.E. [email protected]
Assistant City Engineer, Jason Dismukes, P.E. [email protected]

It is requested that public comments be submitted in writing no later than
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00PM.

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11/24/2025

ELECTRONICS WASTE
TRANSFER STATION
BOGUE ROAD

TORRINGTON, CT 06790
The transfer station has been moved across the driveway on Monday November 24 2025

We are moving to the new location to provide more recycling opportunities soon.

Just drive 125 feet further down the road and we are on the left-hand side.
Hours of operation will remain the same- Mon – Fri 7:30 am to 2:30 pm and Sat – Sun 7:30 am to 9:30 am.

Stay tuned for more updates coming in the near future