NEWS RELEASE: 11/24/25 

Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule:

The ONLY three (3) Holidays observed for Trash & Recycling pick-ups are:

• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Day

Pickup days will be delayed by one day, STARTING with the holiday. 

Fall Leaf Collection:

The fall leaf collection began on Monday, November 3, 2025.  A fourth and final sweep throughout the Town will begin on Monday, December 1st.  All leaves must be at the curbside before Monday, December 1st at 6:00 a.m.  For further details, please visit:  Fall Leaf Collection

Used Motor Oil Update as of 1/13/23:

Effective January 23, 2023, the Town of Farmington Highway will begin accepting used motor oil again from Farmington and Unionville residents.

Rules/regulations:

• Used motor oil will only be accepted from Farmington or Unionville residents.
• Drop off location will be at Farmington Highway & Grounds, located at 544 New Britain Avenue, Unionville, however, you must go to the Highway Office to show a photo ID first.  If you own property in Farmington but do not have a Farmington address on your ID, please bring a copy of your tax bill.
• Hours of drop off:  Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon (no holidays).
• Motor oil must be dropped off in a sealed container no larger than 5 gallons.  We cannot empty your containers so please be sure to bring your used motor oil in a container that can be left.
• Any motor oil left without prior approval from the Highway Office will be considered illegal dumping and subject to fines.  Cameras having been installed in various locations.

 Tunxis Mead Compost Area - Tunxis Mead Road, Farmington:

Normal Hours of operation:  The Tunxis Mead Compost Area is open year-round on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, weather permitting.

From Saturday, April 5, 2025 through Saturday, December 13, 2025:  The Tunxis Mead Compost Area will be open on Saturdays as well as Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, weather permitting.  

New for 2026:  During the winter months of January, February, and March, the Tunxis Mead Compost Area will be open on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, weather permitting.  Winter 2026 dates will be as follows - January 10, 2026, February 14, 2026, and March 14, 2026.

Normal Saturday hours will resume on March 28, 2026.  

For additional information, please visit:  Tunxis Mead Compost Area

Trash & Recycling Collection Reminders:

• Trash and Recycling Carts must be placed at the curbside the night before your normal pickup day or you may run the risk of missing your pickup and will have to wait until your next scheduled pickup day.
• Bears and other wild animals are everywhere - be sure to clean carts regularly with disinfectant cleaner and attach Febreze or Airwicks stick-ups under the inside of the lid to deter animals.
•  There are only (3) holidays observed for the trash and recycling schedule:  Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.  Pickup days will be delayed by one (1) day, starting with the holiday. 
• No bulk items, construction debris, hazardous materials, flammable materials, grass clippings, branches, or lawn debris in carts.  
•  Do not overstuff carts and break down larger items so they will not get hung up in the cart. 
• No plastic bags in recycling carts.