C.W.P.M Bulk Pick-Up 2026
Town of Plainville 2026 Bulk Refuse Collection Program
Plainville residents who receive Town-provided curbside rubbish and recycling services are eligible for one (1) bulk pickup per calendar year, free of charge, through C.W.P.M.
Bulk collection is available either in the spring OR in the fall — not both.
No additional bulk collections are permitted.
Bulk pickup is not available during the winter season.
Limit one (1) collection per building per calendar year.
During periods of high demand, C.W.P.M. may need to complete collections on the following day.
Please refer to the bottom of this page for a list of acceptable bulk items.
Bulk collections take place on Mondays only during the following periods:
Spring Collection
April 6, 2026 – June 29, 2026
(Excluding May 25, 2026, due to Memorial Day)
Fall Collection
September 14, 2026 – October 26, 2026
Dates are subject to change.
Scheduling a Pickup: Eligible property owners must contact C.W.P.M. at 860-793-6721 to schedule a collection.
*When calling, please leave the following information on the answering machine:
Name
Property address
Phone number
Complete description of items to be collected
Calls placed by 3:00 p.m. on Friday may be scheduled for collection the following Monday.
**If you are requesting a specific Monday during bulk season, you must indicate that date during your initial call. Otherwise, your pickup will automatically be scheduled for the next available Monday, provided your call is received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Important Eligibility Information
Pickups must be scheduled by property owners only.
Multi-family properties (2–5 units) must also be scheduled by the property owner/landlord.
Bulk collection eligibility is determined per building, not per unit.
For example:
A two- or three-family home is eligible for only one bulk pickup per year (either spring or fall), the same as a single-family home.
Property owners are strongly encouraged to notify their tenants in advance so all residents may participate, as only one collection is permitted per building each year.
Preparation Guidelines
Items must be placed curbside no more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup.
Materials must not block sidewalks, walkways, or create safety hazards.
Keep weekly household trash separate from bulk items.
Separate iron and steel items from other bulk materials. (Iron/steel will be collected by a separate truck after regular bulk collection.)
Volume Limit:
Excluding appliances and furniture, bulk items must not exceed three (3) cubic yards (approximately 3’ high × 3’ deep × 9’ long or 3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 9 feet high)
For questions, please contact the Public Works Administration Office at 860-793-0221 ext. 7176.
| Category | Bulk Pickup | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance/Furniture* | Yes | Doors must be removed, weight restricted to manual lifting by 2 persons. Limit 3 per household. *Sleeper Sofa: Metal bed frames must be removed/separated from the sofa shell before placing curbside. |
| Tires/Rims | Yes | Limit 2 per household. Passenger tires only. Tires must be removed from rims.** Should be kept separate from other bulk items** |
| Miscellaneous Iron/Steel | Yes | Maximum length 6 feet. Weight restricted to manual lifting by 2 persons.- * Iron and Steel items should be separate from other bulk items* |
| Mattresses/Box Springs | Yes | Weight restricted to manual lifting by 2 persons. *Limit 2 per household.* |
Brush/Branches/ Natural Wood Fencing | Yes | Must be in 4 feet or less lengths, tied, and no larger than 6" diameter. (NO LEAVES OR GRASS CLIPPINGS) Fencing must be 3’x5’ or smaller. |
| Barrels/Drums | Yes | Remove both ends and cleaned. |
| Leaves | NO | Leaves will not be collected bagged or loose. Leaves can be brought to the Transfer Station during its open season-Saturdays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm- *See transfer station hours and ordinance* or during leaf collection time in the fall season. Any bags will need to be removed. |
| Oil Base Paint/ Regular Paint | NO | Yearly at Hazardous Waste Collection or please refer to the Public Works section for acceptable paint drop off locations. Paint-care |
| Grass Clippings | NO | Grass clippings is not allowed. Grass clippings are banned from disposal at landfills and incinerators. Leave them on the lawn where they will decompose and act as a natural organic fertilizer. Grass clippings can also be brought down to 65 Triano Drive in Southington, CT (there would be a charge). Please visit the C.C.R.R website for a list of prices and fees. https://cttransferstation.com/ |
| Bathroom Fixtures | NO | Porcelain tubs( this also includes hot tubs) /sinks/toilets/shower stalls. Can be brought to the Berlin Transfer Station or C.C.R.R located on 65 Triano Drive in Southington, CT (there would be fees). Please visit the C.C.R.R website for a list of prices and fees. https://cttransferstation.com/ |
| Building or Demolition Materials | NO | Shingles, Sheetrock, Brick, Stone, Concrete, etc. will not be collected. The Berlin Transfer station located at 415 Christian Lane in Berlin does accept these materials for a fee. https://cttransferstation.com/ |
| Large Mirrors | NO | Due to safety concerns and the possibility the glass in the mirror will shatter during pickup. |
| Wood Construction/ Landscaping Materials | NO | Stick lumber/landscaping ties/plywood, etc.- The Plainville Transfer Station located at Granger Lane (Saturdays only, during its open season)- will accept BRUSH (four feet maximum length, less than six inches in diameter. For a fee. Plywood and other wood type construction materials can be brought to the Berlin Transfer Station. |
| Televisions | NO | Televisions can be brought down to the Transfer Station, during it's open season free of charge. Plainville residents only. |
| Motor Vehicle Parts/Batteries | NO | Not Accepted- Some auto retail stores will accept items like car batteries. |
| Stumps | NO | Not Accepted- |
| Propane Tanks | NO | Grills can be collected by C.W.P.M Bulk Pickup, but the propane tanks will not be accepted** Tank must be disposed of by returning it to the distributor or accepted at the Berlin Transfer station with valves removed for a fee. |
| Cardboard boxes | NO | Can be disposed of when broken down in regular recycle bins (must be in the recycle bins, with lids closed, not on top of the bins or next to bins) or can be brought to the Transfer Station on Granger Lane during open season |
| Household Waste | NO | Bulk Pick-up is for larger bulky items. Regular waste gets collected weekly. Regular household waste items can be brought to the Transfer Station on Granger Lane during open season if household waste was not collected through C.W.P.M on the day of collections. |
| Residential Electronics / E-Waste | NO | Electronic waste is collected at the Transfer Station at no charge. Click here for a list of accepted items. |
**Excluding appliances or furniture, remaining bulk items must not exceed 3 cubic yards (an area 3’ high, 3’ deep, 9’ long). **
This collection is for eligible residents only. Accepted bulk items should be placed at curbside not more than 24 hours before your collection date. Please keep miscellaneous iron/steel and tires separate from bulk. C.W.P.M uses a different truck to collect Iron/Steel materials. Bulk items must not block or create a safety concern for sidewalks or roadways