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Bridgeport Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays

Source-reviewed schedule

Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.

Trash pickup days
Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Green toters are for Household Garbage securely tied in plastic bags. Place curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day.
Next trash pickup
Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
Recycling days
Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Scheduled holiday update: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule.

Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.

Schedule snapshot for Sep 24 · reviewed 2026-09-24 · Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes. Check live notices with the service authority ↗

Regular trash pickup & collection details

Regular sanitation services and placement requirements
ServiceCollection daysPlacement or collection rule
TrashMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · WeeklyPlacement cutoff: Green toters are for Household Garbage securely tied in plastic bags. Place curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day.
RecyclingMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridaySingle-stream recycling
Bulk wasteBridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recyclingUp to 4 items per pickup
Yard wasteMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridaySeasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Wood and brush no more than 4 feet in length (tied in bundle or loose and covered). All leaves in paper leaf bags ONLY.

Trash container requirements

  • All trash must be securely tied in plastic bags
  • The lid must fully close flat
  • Use City-issued green toters only

Bridgeport recycling overview

Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Accepted items

  • Paper (newspaper, mail, office paper)
  • Aluminum (cans, foil, pans)
  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Cereal and beverage boxes (smooth cardboard)
  • Plastic bottles, jars, tubs, and jugs
  • Glass bottles and jars

Prohibited items

  • Plastic bags, utensils, cups or plates
  • Helium or propane tanks
  • Food-soiled cardboard
  • Motor oil or hazardous chemicals

Bridgeport bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Bridgeport
Collection ruleBridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recycling
Limit per pickup4 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone203-576-7130

Bridgeport holiday trash delays

Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.

Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.

2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Bridgeport, CT

Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:

HolidayObserved DateSchedule StatusCurbside Adjustment
New Year's DayThursday, Jan 1, 20261-Day SlideCollections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day.
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMonday, Jan 19, 2026Not ObservedRegular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal.
Presidents' DayMonday, Feb 16, 2026Not ObservedRegular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal.
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 20261-Day SlideCollections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day.
JuneteenthFriday, Jun 19, 2026Not ObservedRegular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal.
Independence DaySaturday, Jul 4, 2026Weekend HolidayHoliday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged.
Labor DayMonday, Sep 7, 20261-Day SlideCollections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day.
Columbus DayMonday, Oct 12, 2026Not ObservedRegular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal.
Veterans DayWednesday, Nov 11, 2026Not ObservedRegular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal.
Thanksgiving DayThursday, Nov 26, 20261-Day SlideCollections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day.
Christmas DayFriday, Dec 25, 20261-Day SlideCollections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day.

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DPW & sanitation contact

City of Bridgeport Sanitation & Recycling Division · municipal dpw

Phone: 203-576-7130

475 Asylum Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Visit Official Bridgeport Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at bridgeportct.gov

These collection rules cover Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Bridgeport, CT?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Green toters are for Household Garbage securely tied in plastic bags. Place curbside by 6:00 AM on scheduled collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Bridgeport?

As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recycling The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 203-576-7130 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Bridgeport?

The listed accepted materials are Paper (newspaper, mail, office paper), Aluminum (cans, foil, pans), Cardboard (flattened), Cereal and beverage boxes (smooth cardboard), Plastic bottles, jars, tubs, and jugs, Glass bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, utensils, cups or plates, Helium or propane tanks, Food-soiled cardboard, Motor oil or hazardous chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Weekly Refuse & Bi-Weekly Recycling Routes.