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Transfer station

Bristol Transfer Station

685 Lake Ave., Bristol, CT 06010

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Bristol Public Works
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Bristol only. Businesses: Residential permits are for Bristol residents; businesses and non-resident owners need commercial or Tier II permits.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.
  • Limit: 10 gallons

Tires

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.
  • Limit: 8 tires a year

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.
  • Limit: 6 a year, no more than 4 a day

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.
  • Limit: 6 a year, no more than 4 a day

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • No-charge only for full loads of the listed material; mixed loads are charged by weight. Permit and a funded account ($25 minimum) required.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Bristol: Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • The Bristol Transfer Station is at 685 Lake Ave., Bristol, CT 06010; open Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Bristol: Residential Pay As You Throw Information (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • For residents, full loads of electronics, paint (10 gal), tires (8/year), mattresses/box springs (6/year, 4/day) and other listed materials are no-charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Single-stream recyclables and metal are also on the no-charge list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mixed or other loads are chargeable: the first 100 lb a day are free, then $0.60 per 10 lb. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A new five-year residential permit costs $65 ($40 permit plus $25 initial funds); permits are for Bristol residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Bristol: Commercial Pay As You Throw Information (opens in new tab) · City of Bristol
    • The city lists metals, paint, mattresses/box springs (6/year) and tires (8/year) as free materials at the station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CT DEEP: E-Waste Home (opens in new tab) · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    • Connecticut's 2007 e-waste law lets residents recycle covered electronic devices such as computers, monitors, printers and televisions for free. Checked October 26, 2026.

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