I really don't think you want the sanitation crews on the road in the prime of the morning commute and when the school buses are doing their rounds. Kind of makes sense to get them out early and done.

I would argue that they have to deal with increased load because of leaf bags. So, they start early to finish at the normal time (pre-buses)

agree with Turk...it isn't pleasant, especially when they are yelling "GO, GO" to the driver, but they are quick, and then gone. Ya kind of have to put up with some unpleasantries, to get rid of garbage. They do a good job, IMO

We appreciate the feedback and do take it into consideration. Public safety does rule and we weigh it carefully in our decision making. Thanks.

Turk, yes I would prefer that the trucks come later, no matter what the traffic. I believe they are supposed to arrive no earlier than 6:00; still waiting for PW to weigh in. It's not just the noise of the trucks. They insist on beeping horns and shouting to each other. Not all of us get to go home early and take a nap.
guest, do not know all the airport rules but medical flights, which can me noisy, are allowed to arrive and take off at all hours. Not unexpected given their mission.

Municipal Code Article XVI Section.17-129 is what you are referring to when you mention 6:00 am starting time.

(c) No commercial waste collectors may engage in the business operations licensed by this article except between the hours of 5:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays in the following areas:

(1) Downtown area bounded by North Frontage Street, State Street, south of Trumbull Street, Prospect Street, Grove Street, Tower Parkway and Howe Street.
(2) Yale New Haven Hospital area bounded by South Frontage Street, Congress Avenue, and Howard Avenue.
(3)Hospital of Saint Raphael area bounded by Sherman Avenue, Chapel Street, Orchard Street and George Street.

(d) In all other areas of the city no commercial waste collector shall engage in the business operations licensed by this article except between the hours of 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m.

Times refer to "commercial/private haulers". Having written that I should also add that we do weigh our impact on neighborhoods citywide. Thanks for the community input.

So the million dollar question is how do we get these ordinances enforced- name and number of company is obvious, but who do we report it too?? Doubt PD will do anything as they are too busy with real crime. Please let us know.

Thank you for taking the time to post this information. I sincerely hope that trash/recycle pickups will occur @ or after 6 am in heavily residential areas. In the summer when it is hot and humid, I give the trash haulers a pass because it is not unreasonable for them to want to complete their collections during the cooler hours. At this time of year, before 6 am is not reasonable.

If commercial haulers are coming before 6am in residential areas, you can post on See Click Fix and we will follow up with the company. Take a look at SCF issue #740309 and you can see the solutions another neighborhood and Alder proactively developed.

Since we (DPW) are exempt from the ordinance, we do try to juggle needs citywide. Thanks again for feedback.

I'm fine with it myself, especially after the recent time change. They come early and leave quick.

This issue has been resolved.