Bridgeport Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Bridgeport recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Bridgeport?
Can you recycle cardboard in Bridgeport?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Bridgeport?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Bridgeport?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Bridgeport?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Bridgeport?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Bridgeport?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Bridgeport?
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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.