Meriden trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works via CWPM (inner-district hauler as of Jan 1, 2026) Verified 2026-10-15 · meridenct.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Containers curbside by 5:00 a.m. collection day — street day from Inner District PDF; recycle week from A/B + 2026 calendar. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every other week in BLUE container — materials loose (positively no plastic bags). A/B street lists + 2026 CWPM Recycling Calendar (blue-shaded weeks). Verified 2026-10-15 · meridenct.gov |
| Bulk | Parks & Rec Bulky Waste Curbside Collection by appointment Wednesdays — $50 non-refundable; up to 8 pre-listed items; register meridenct.myrec.com. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · meridenct.myrec.com |
| Hauler | CWPM (City Inner Tax District contract as of 2026-01-01). |
| Contacts | Public Works 203-630-4018; bulky 203-630-4259; City Hall 203-630-4000. Verified 2026-10-15 · meridenct.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Containers curbside by 5:00 a.m. collection day — street day from Inner District PDF; recycle week from A/B + 2026 calendar.
Where
Curbside; remove empties within 24 hours per Ch. 176 outer-district/storage rules (inner follow posted PW guidance).
Limits
Inner ≤4 units only for city/CWPM service; outer/5+ private hauler.
Not allowed
Plastic bags in blue recycle; Styrofoam/black plastic; batteries in recycle; Transfer Station bans household hazardous waste/garbage/oil tanks per policy.
Bags
Trash bagged/tied in green/orange; recyclables loose in blue.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Full details for Meriden: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works via CWPM (inner-district hauler as of Jan 1, 2026) — weekly solid waste for Inner Tax District residences with ≤4 dwelling units. Trash in tied bags inside green/orange container. Place curbside by 5:00 a.m. collection day. Street day list: Meriden Inner District Trash Pick Up Days PDF. Outer Tax District / 5+ units / commercial = private hauler (city list). PW 203-630-4018 / [email protected].
- Recycling
- Every other week in BLUE container — materials loose (positively no plastic bags). A/B street lists + 2026 CWPM Recycling Calendar (blue-shaded weeks). Accept examples from city page: cans, bottles, plastic, paper cartons (rinse; no Styrofoam/black plastic); newspapers/magazines; pizza boxes OK if food residue removed. Not: clothing/fabric (donation bins); plastic bags (supermarket take-back); batteries (Transfer Station). RecycleCT for item lookup.
- Bulk pickup
- Parks & Rec Bulky Waste Curbside Collection by appointment Wednesdays — $50 non-refundable; up to 8 pre-listed items; register meridenct.myrec.com or 203-630-4259. Also Transfer Station 226 Evansville Ave (Mon 10–2; Wed 7–12; 1st/3rd Sat 7–12) for bulky/brush with residency proof — policies PDF.
- Curbside: when
- Containers curbside by 5:00 a.m. collection day — street day from Inner District PDF; recycle week from A/B + 2026 calendar.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; remove empties within 24 hours per Ch. 176 outer-district/storage rules (inner follow posted PW guidance).
- Curbside: limits
- Inner ≤4 units only for city/CWPM service; outer/5+ private hauler.
- Curbside: brush
- Transfer Station brush ≤4 ft / ≤6 in dia, max 2 cy/visit (policy PDF); curbside bulk by appointment for listed items only.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags in blue recycle; Styrofoam/black plastic; batteries in recycle; Transfer Station bans household hazardous waste/garbage/oil tanks per policy.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged/tied in green/orange; recyclables loose in blue.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ch. 176 solid waste/littering — specific dollar amounts not fully listed on Trash/Recycling HTML.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- CWPM (City Inner Tax District contract as of 2026-01-01)
- Contacts
- Public Works 203-630-4018; bulky 203-630-4259; City Hall 203-630-4000
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: meridenct.gov
Bulk: meridenct.myrec.com
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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