Town of East Haven Connecticut Public Services

Contact Public Services or Parks Dept. Jack McGovern 468–3328.

Municipal Refuse, Waste & Recycling Programs

Get detailed information about Municipal Refuse, Waste & Recycling Programs.

Overview of Public Services Department

The Public Services Department is subdivided into three units and directs the Parks Department.The Main Unit’s responsiblities include:
Construction and maintenance of roadways, sidewalks, and drainage systems.
Maintenance of all parks and school properties.
Leaf and Christmas tree pick up.
Street sweeping, sanding, and snow removal.
The preservation, care and removal of trees within the Town’s rights-of-way and/or public places.
Maintenance of Town vehicles and equipment
The Sanitation Unit with 1 part time employee.
Monitors access to the Town's Landfill.
The Building Maintenance Unit
Maintenance activities on Town owned buildings.
Maintains 19 buildings, all playscapes, dugouts, bleachers, and irrigation in all parks fields and buildings.

Parks Department

Also under the direction of the Department of Public Services, is the Parks Department .

Staffed with 7 employees
Maintains 133 acres including:
School grounds, municipal grounds, beach grounds and playing fields.
Duties include cutting of grass and overall general grounds maintenance.
Professional painting of 20 playing fields.
Handles the issuance of practice permits.
preparation of all school field events.
Cleaning and maintaining Town Beach, Beach House & recreational areas.
Provides cleanup services for Memorial Day Parade, Fall Festival, Senior Day and the Fourth of July Fireworks.

Town Dump Info

Google Map to East Haven Landfill.

HOURS: Friday & Saturday 8:30A.M. – 3:00P.M. Contact Landfill 468–3294.
Dump Vouchers:
You must be a resident of East Haven.
If working for an East Haven resident must present Building Permits.
Each pass is good for only one trip.
Passes may be purchased in the Town Clerks Office.
Pass Price Schedule:
Auto: No Fee.
Pickup trucks w/single rear wheels & vehicles with trailers: $10.00
Pickup trucks w/dual rear wheels: $25.00
Vehicles larger than pickup trucks w/GVWR less than 12,000 pounds: $100.00
For Dump related questions call Town Engineer 468–3250.
Materials Authorized
Appliances
Air conditioner, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, hot water heater, humidifier, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, and water tank.
Household Debris
Books, magazines, cardboard, clothing, rags, furniture, lawn furniture, mattresses, rugs, padding, stereo, television, old pool filer, and VCR.
Misc. Items
Broken glass, grill, lawn mower, plastic toys, plastic bins and containers, scrap metal, snow blower, tires, tools, and windows.
Brush or Scrap Wood
Brush, doors, fencing, leaves, limbs, old pool parts, and scrap wood.

Information sources: Town of East Haven 2006 Annual Report and Town Clerk documents.
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Updated July 8, 2008.