The Department of Public Works will hold its Annual Open House on Saturday, May 20, from 9:00AM until 12:00PM at its facility on Brixton Street, in observance of National Public Works Week.

 At the event, children can sit in big trucks, while adults can get all their recycling questions answered and learn more about electric vehicles and charging stations.  Attendees can enter a free drawing for a Yard Waste Barrel along with a free bulky or metal waste removal permit.

 Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the West Hartford Food Pantry to help a neighbor in need. West Hartford DPW is joining 34 other communities in Connecticut to Fill-A-Public Works Truck with food and household goods in support of local community food banks.

This year, the annual paper shredding event for West Hartford residents will be held on a separate date, Saturday, June 10, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM nearby on the Oakwood extension. Confidential papers can be disposed of properly and safely. This event is for residents only, no businesses. Non-perishable food will also be collected at this event.