Bristol, Connecticut

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Bristol Transfer Station

685 Lake Ave

Bristol's city transfer station sits on Lake Avenue off Middle Street, opposite number 705; the Transfer Station sign and a large white rock beside the access road mark the entrance. It runs on a Pay As You Throw system: every visitor needs an active transfer station permit with money on the account, and residential permit holders show a Bristol license or ID on each visit. Residential and commercial permits are issued separately, and owners of Bristol property who live elsewhere fall under a Tier II residential class. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds are added to an account through E-Bill Express and post the next business day when paid by 8 p.m.

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Services: Pay As You Throw disposal · Residential permits · Commercial permits · Online account funding

Do I need a permit to use the Bristol transfer station?

Yes. Every visitor needs an active transfer station permit with money on the account, and residential permit holders bring a Bristol license or ID each visit.

What are the Bristol transfer station hours?

Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Liberty Recycling - Bristol

681 Broad St Bristol CT 06010 USA

4.3/5(95 reviews)

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sun Closed

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070063672 for LIBERTY RECYCLING, LLC at 681 BROAD ST, BRISTOL, CT. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: NPDES:CTGSI2478. Recorded program interests: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR, STORM WATER INDUSTRIAL. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Ross Auto Parts

470 Terryville Rd (Route 72 West)

Ross Auto Parts has served Bristol, CT since 1972 as a used car parts resource and cash-for-junk-cars specialist. They sell body parts, engines, transmissions, rims, and tires, and offer prompt junk car removal.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm; Sat 8:00am-12:00pm; Sun closed

Accepts: Junk cars, Used auto parts

Services: Used auto parts · Cash for junk cars · Car removal

Materials Accepted in Bristol

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Bristol include Transfer Station, Drop-off, Municipal, Pay-As-You-Throw, Permit Required. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Bristol, Connecticut

Bristol CT Public Works collects rubbish weekly and recycling every other week from homes with one to five dwelling units. Residents with a permit use the Transfer Station at 685 Lake Avenue for electronics and tires. Yard waste pickup runs as a paid seasonal subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bristol CT have curbside recycling?

Yes. The city collects recycling every other week, on the day after your rubbish day. All recyclables go loose in one barrel, with paper mixed in with cans and bottles. Set the barrel out by 6:00 am with 5 feet of clearance on each side. Call Public Works at (860) 584-6125 for your next collection day.

What are the Bristol CT Transfer Station hours?

The transfer station at 685 Lake Avenue opens Monday to Friday 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM. A new residential permit costs $65 ($40 for five years plus $25 in initial funds), and you need your Bristol license or ID. Phone (860) 584-7798.

How do I schedule bulk pickup in Bristol CT?

Request a bulk pickup online or call (860) 584-6100; appointments fill two to four weeks ahead. Each residential building gets one free pickup per calendar year, and extra pickups cost $25. The crew takes appliances, furniture, and bundled wood up to 5 cubic yards, but not chemicals, auto parts, toilets, or sinks.

Where do I take hazardous waste in Bristol CT?

Bristol holds household hazardous waste collection days at the Public Works Garage, 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, free for residents with ID and limited to 5 gallons per person. Paint, cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, auto fluids, fluorescent bulbs, and household batteries are accepted. Business and contractor waste is refused.

Where can I recycle electronics in Bristol CT?

Take TVs, monitors, computers, printers, cell phones, cables, and stereos to the Transfer Station. Tablets, hard drives, and cell phones also go in the recycling box at the Public Works office, second floor of City Hall.

Does Bristol CT pick up yard waste?

Yes, by subscription for $90 a season, with a 95 gallon green barrel (new barrels carry a $50 refundable deposit). Pickup runs weekly from April into December, two days after rubbish day. Grass, leaves, woodchips, and twigs up to 1 inch thick and 12 inches long go in the barrel, never in bags.

Recycling tips for Bristol

•Keep one car length clear in front of each barrel on pickup day.
•Set bulk items out no more than 24 hours before pickup and by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day.
•Put up to two rimless tires out with a bulk pickup, or take up to four per day to the Transfer Station with a permit.
•Keep the yard waste barrel under 300 pounds or the crew skips it.

Recycling centers near Bristol

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

HW Green Co

Plainville, CT · 3 mi

Central Connecticut Resource Recovery

Southington, CT · 4 mi

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Wolcott, CT · 4 mi

Central Connecticut Redemption

New Britain, CT · 6 mi

Farmington Highway & Grounds Used Motor Oil Drop-Off

Unionville, CT · 6 mi

Take 2 Inc.

Waterbury, CT · 8 mi

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