Moving companies in Bethel, CT.

Local services and rules

Moving to Bethel: who to call and what the city asks.

Bethel is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Bethel Transfer Station does not accept construction debris. The station is closed or delayed whenever the public schools are closed or delayed for inclement weather. Open burning permits are issued at the Fire Marshal office throughout the year.

Water and sewer billing and connections

Water and sewer use in Bethel is read and billed on a quarterly basis. Each billing period covers approximately three months. Billing questions go to the office of the Tax Collector.

Connecting to the municipal water supply requires the water and sewer permit and a Road Opening bond. Municipal water serves the downtown and southwestern portions of Bethel. Municipal sewer serves the downtown and southwest portions of Bethel, the Stony Hill area and the commercial area along Route 6.

Transfer Station permits and the HRRA

The HRRA is the solid waste and recycling authority for Bethel. Residents may receive 2 transfer station permits per household.

Only residents with a current Transfer Station permit may use the Bethel Transfer Station. Transfer Station permits are renewed every January. They are available from the Town Clerk office or by mailed application.

Spring sweeping and fall leaf pickup

Road sweeping to remove spring sand typically starts from mid-March to the beginning of April. Curbside pickup of bagged leaves runs from October to December each year.

Metro North parking and SweetHART

Bethel has a Metro North parking facility at 13 Durant Avenue. The facility is open to permit holders and daily paid parking only. Annual train parking permits have no waiting list. They are renewed annually in December for the following calendar year.

SweetHART offers door-to-door transportation for seniors age 60 or older and for persons of any age with disabilities. Reservations are made in advance.

Enrolling in the Bethel Public Schools

Families transferring from another district enroll with the Bethel Public Schools as soon as possible after moving to Bethel. Registration for transfer students is ongoing.

A child must physically reside in Bethel to attend the Bethel Public Schools. Owning property in Bethel while living elsewhere does not qualify.

Dog licenses, the library and tax relief

Dog licenses are obtained through the Town Clerk office, in person, by mail or by drop box. A current rabies certificate is required.

The town library is the Bethel Public Library, founded in 1909. Property tax relief programs and exemptions are administered by the Assessor and staff.