LEAF PROGRAM New Britain provides its residents assistance with the disposal of their leaves each fall and spring with their Leaf Bag program. This program involves the City distributing nearly 150,000 leaf bags to City residents, which are dropped off at their homes (20 leaf bags per property), and then provides curbside pick-up of the full leaf bags. Leaf bags are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Again in 2008/2009, the City will conduct a limited curbside vacuum leaf pickup program and offer a volunteer based raking, bagging and curbside loose-leaf collection program for senior citizens and disabled people. Additional details provided below: Leaf Recycling & Collection: Fall curbside collection will be from Nov 10 thru December 5, 2008 Spring curbside collection will be from April 13 thru April 24, 2009 Paper Leaf Bags Only Free Paper Leaf Bag Delivery: 1 - 6 family buildings eligible for Free Paper Leaf Bag Delivery from Oct. 6 - Oct. 31, 2008. Limit 20 bags, while supplies last. (Residents must puchase bags beyond limit.) If you did NOT receive bags last year or do not need bags this year, call Public Works at 826-3350 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. Program Changes: No paper leaf bags at firehouses Paper leaf bag home delivery while supplies last Special assistance to seniors and disabled Paper Leaf Bag Rules: Only leaves put in paper leaf bags will be picked up NO PLASTIC BAGS Do not tape or staple bags closed Paper leaf bags that are too heavy (over 40lbs.) will not be picked up. Residents will be required to deliver overweight bags to the New Britain landfill. Paper leaf bags should be put on the curb on regular trash day. Paper leaf bags are for leaves only. Sticks, pine needles, acorns, brush & rubbish go in the regular trash. Grass must be composted in backyard or left on the lawn. Leaf Drop-Off Site: New Britain Landfill, 142 Deming Road, Berlin Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm October & November - every Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm Holiday Closing: November 11, 27 & 28, 2008. Landscaper Drop-Off at New Britain Landfill Only: Landscapers & commercial haulers may dispose of leaves collected in the City at the New Britain Landfill Only. (Oct., Nov., Dec.) Before disposal, Landscapers must: 1. Register and purchase a permit 2. Provide a list of customers & addresses . Senior & Disabled Resident Assistance: Seniors or totally disabled residents, currently registered under the 2008 Property Tax Relief Program, are eligible for curbside leaf assistance. Appointments will be scheduled to help with raking, bagging and curbside loose-leaf collection as volunteers/workers are available. Please call and leave your name, address & phone number with 826-3312.