Trash

The Sanitation Division is responsible for the weekly residential curbside collection and transportation of all general household solid waste in the City in compliance with all applicable City, State and Federal health, environmental, and safety regulations to a regional intermediate processing center.

Residents must place all household garbage in securely tied plastic bags to ensure the safety of sanitation workers and to prevent litter on the streets. Trash toter should be brought out curbside 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup. Trash toter should be brought back on to your property within 24 hours after your scheduled pick up.  Please report a missed trash pickup within 24 hours by calling 203-576-7232.

Green toters are for Household Garbage that is securely tied in plastic bags.

What You Can Put In:

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Shredded paper
  • Styrofoam
  • Bagged dog waste

Do Not Place in Green Toters:

  • Loose garbage
  • Hazardous or medical waste
  • Flammable materials
  • Fluorescent bulbs or tubes
  • Yard debris (leaves, grass, dirt, brush)
  • Paint or any liquids
  • Bulky items (furniture, mattresses, etc.)
  • Recyclables (paper, cans, bottles, cardboard)
  • Helium or propane tanks
  • Construction debris
  • Electronics or metal

Trash Pickup Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my (Green) trash toter is broken or damaged? (Cracked toters, broken lids or a missing wheel) 

 Answer:   Submit a repair request on SeeClickFix or by emailing the Sanitation Supervisors:

  Nicholas.Grosso@bridgeportct.gov or Joseph.Matos@bridgeportct.gov

On your next scheduled pickup day, place your damaged toter curbside as usual.  After it is emptied, leave it at the curb. A supervisor will stop by later to repair or replace as needed.

What should I do if my (Green) trash toter is lost or stolen?

 Answer:    Follow these steps to report your lost or stolen trash toters.

  1. Call 203-576-7671, the Bridgeport Police Department's non-emergency line, to file a lost or stolen property report.
  2. Pick up a hard copy of the lost or stolen toter report at the Bridgeport Police Headquarters at 300 Congress Street.

  3. Submit a copy of the lost or stolen toter by emailing the Sanitation Supervisors:

      Nicholas.Grosso@bridgeportct.gov or Joseph.Matos@bridgeportct.gov

Once the report has been received, a new toter will be delivered to your home within 1 to 2 weeks

Missed trash pickups must be reported within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.

Report a missed trash pickup: 

  • Calling the Sanitation Department 203-576-7232
  • Email the Sanitation Supervisors:

  Nicholas.Grosso@bridgeportct.gov or Joseph.Matos@bridgeportct.gov 

Common Reasons for Missed Pickup:

  • Trash was not placed out on the correct day
  • Toter was not curbside the night before pickup
  • Collection canceled due to weather or emergency
  • Toter was blocked or not visible
  • Non-conforming containers used
  • Toter was contaminated with unaccepted items
  • Toter was too heavy or overfilled
  • Trash was loose or unbagged
  • Items placed outside the toter

What should I do during snowstorms or inclement weather?

Toters must be:

  • Free of snow and ice – top of the toter must be completely cleaned
  • Ensure the lid is not frozen shut
  • Clear the area around the toter

If your toter is not accessible due to snow, it will not be collected. You must clear a path and wait for the next scheduled pickup.