Bridgeport Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Bridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recycling
Bridgeport bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recycling |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 203-576-7130 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Bridgeport
Follow the listed bulk rule: Bridgeport Transfer Station is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for household refuse, bulk items, and recycling
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Greater Bridgeport County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Bridgeport Transfer Station
475 Asylum St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Year-round resident facility open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm for household trash, recyclables, wood, and bulky materials.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Bridgeport Sanitation & Recycling Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 203-576-7130
475 Asylum StreetBridgeport, CT 06610
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.