The Waterbury Times|Published Dec 26, 2025

WATERBURY — The City of Waterbury Department of Public Works has announced an adjusted refuse and recycling collection schedule due to impending winter weather forecasted for Friday, December 26, and Saturday, December 27, 2025.

City Announces Christmas and New Year’s Refuse & Recycling Schedule Changes

According to city officials, the following changes will be in effect:

• Friday, December 26, 2025 collection will take place on Monday, December 29, 2025
• Monday, December 29, 2025 collection will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025
• Tuesday, December 30, 2025 collection will take place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Residents are assured that all refuse and recycling will be collected, though pickup will occur according to the adjusted schedule.

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City officials emphasized that the changes are intended to allow crews to safely manage collection services during winter weather conditions.

Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Refuse, at (203) 574-6857.

The City of Waterbury thanked residents for their patience and cooperation and encourages the public to monitor official city channels for additional updates.

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