THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED 10/8/2026

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FALL YARD WASTE PICKUP BY CITY OF TORRINGTON!

NOVEMBER 2

NOVEMBER 9

NOVEMBER 16

NOVEMBER 23

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 pounds in weight will be picked up. Individual branches shall not exceed four feet in length or 3 inches 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 and 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO 

THE CITY OF TORRINGTON'S WEBSITE

www.torringtonct.gov/547/Spring-Fall-Yard-Waste-Collection

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XFINITY INFORMATION

Xfinify has now completed the street line work in our development. You can still visit their website at http://www.xfiniity.com to set up an appointment to install their fiber-optic internet service, TV service, landline phone, and even mobile service.

There are many options available, so if you only want internet service, you can simply sign up for that. Keep in mind that Optimum service in our neighborhood is not fiber, in case you weren't aware.

It's very easy to schedule an appointment online, or you can call Xfinify at 1-855-870-1311 for assistance.

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BEAR-RESISTANT TOTERS

The City of Torrington has purchased 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.

If you are interested in purchasing a bear-resistant Toter from the City, please email linda_orr@torringtonct.org. Include your name, address, phone number and email address. The City will deliver the bear-resistant Toter and remove the regular city provided unit following receipt of payment.

Visit https://www.torringtonct.gov/701/BEAR-RESISTANT-TOTERS

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BE AWARE OF BEARS ROAMING IN NEIGHBORHOOD, FLIPPING OVER TRASH CANS, AND SPREADING TRASH

- Residents should leave trash bins in garage or an enclosed area

OR

- Purchase bear-proof straps for trash bins to keep bears from using your trash as a food source and spreading garbage around neighborhood