Bridgeport trash & bulky-item rules
Bridgeport does not provide a routine municipal curbside bulk-trash pickup; homeowners use the City transfer station for qualifying household bulk.
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This Bridgeport guide is published in the city directory. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked official source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Bridgeport does not provide a routine municipal curbside bulk-trash pickup; homeowners use the City transfer station for qualifying household bulk.
Before you use the rule: Bridgeport residents using City disposal facilities; proof/permit rules may apply.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The current City FAQ says the City does not provide routine bulk-trash pickup. Homeowners can self-haul qualifying household bulk to the Transfer Station at 475 Asylum Street, Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. The City’s temporary 2024 Household Bulk Pickup Program ended, so that temporary curbside program should not be treated as current service.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
The City publishes household hazardous waste collection events; the 2026 event schedule should be checked before travel.
Where to take large items in Bridgeport
Homeowners self-haul qualifying household bulk here; the temporary 2024 curbside program ended.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Bridgeport Public Facilities: 203-576-7725 for Transfer Station/bulk questions. Confirm current facility rules before travel.
- Confirm the property is eligible for the municipal or contracted service described here.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Bridgeport guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Bridgeport — Transfer Station & Bulk Official/local source used for this published guide · bridgeportct.gov
- Bridgeport — Household Hazardous Waste Official/local source used for this published guide · bridgeportct.gov
- Bridgeport — Trash & Recycling FAQCurrent official/responsible source for this guide
- Bridgeport — 2024 Household Bulk Pickup Program has endedCurrent official/responsible source for this guide