Bridgeport, CT Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Bridgeport, Connecticut — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Bridgeport, CT follows Weekly curbside collection; carts out the day before..
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Bridgeport services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly curbside collection; carts out the day before. | Provider: City of Bridgeport Sanitation Division (city-collected). |
| Recycling | TWICE-weekly curbside (unusual - most cities are weekly/biweekly); loose recyclables only, no bags. | Provider: City of Bridgeport Recycling Division. |
| Bulk | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Bridgeport Sanitation Division (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Bridgeport Recycling Division | |
| Bulk | City of Bridgeport Dept of Public Facilities |
Common questions
The things Bridgeport residents ask most.
How does bulk pickup work in Bridgeport, CT?
By council district in scheduled week-blocks, two rounds per season (2024: district 134 week of Jul 8, 133 Jul 15, 136 Jul 22, 132 Jul 29, 130 Aug 5, 131 Aug 12, 137 Aug 19, 139 Aug 26). 10 district boundaries mapped; call 203-576-7124.
How often is recycling collected in Bridgeport, CT?
Twice a week at the curb - loose, unbagged recyclables (glass, metal cans, newspaper, HDPE/PETE plastics).
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Bridgeport Bulk_Pickup_2024 (10 district polygons) + sanitation guideline pages.
Population 148,028 · Sources: City of Bridgeport Bulk_Pickup_2024 FS (owner Brian.Anisimov@bridgepo…, City of Bridgeport bulk pickup phase-2 press release (fetched 2026-09…, City of Bridgeport Sanitation and Recycling Guidelines (fetched 2026-… · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.