Water Department - Flushing Hydrants

The Bristol Water Department will be flushing hydrants in the following locations. Please share with your family and friends residing in these areas. 

April 12,  April 13, and  April 14, 2021

Grove St, Oakland St, Farmington Ave, ...

Spring Paving Schedule

The City of Bristol’s Public Works Department has released its schedule for the 2021 spring paving program which will be completed in two phases. “The initial phase consists of milling off the existing pavement of the road,” ...

FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 10 AND 24

The Mayor’s Office, United Way, and Foodshare are working together to offer another Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program in Bristol. Upcoming dates have been scheduled for the following Saturdays: April 10 and 24. Distributi...

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

There will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the City Yard (95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol, CT 06010) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Click here to view the 2020 HHW brochure

Residents of Berlin,...

Public Works Spring Reminders

Click for more information about the 2021 yard waste season, brush and branch collection, and leaf bag collection.

CITY REQUESTS PUBLIC’S FEEDBACK ON FEASIBILTY STUDY FOR CITY OWNED FIBER-OPTIC NETWORK

Bristol City leaders are working with a consulting firm to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a city owned fiber-optic network to provide internet access.  As part of this process, City leaders want to determine the public's interest in thi...

CITY OF BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS SEEK DONATIONS FOR 9/11 MEMORIAL

As the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, the Bristol Firefighters are in the planning stages on a project to restore a local monument.

The Fire Headquarters monument section is located on the corner of North Main and Center Streets...

Spring Leaf Bag Collection

Spring Leaf Bag Collection will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 and will end Friday, April 30, 2021. Leaves are only collected in brown, recyclable, paper leaf bags that are available at most home and garden stores. There is no maximum limit to leaf bag colle...

Annual HIV/AIDS Education Forum Offers Training Opportunity

On Wednesday, April 28, professionals involved in HIV/AIDS prevention and care are invited to attend the annual HIV Educational Forum sponsored by Bristol Mayor’s Task Force on HIV/AIDS & HCV and held on Zoom. This event has an overall theme...

The City of Bristol Offers Guidance to Restaurants on Outdoor Dining for 2021

As the warmer weather approaches, the City of Bristol will continue to support outdoor dining as the pandemic continues, the Mayor’s Office announced on Friday. “As a result of the Governor’s Executive Orders in 2020, the Cit...

EVERSOURCE GAS TO INSTALL GAS LINES

The City of Bristol was recently notified by Eversource Gas that the utility is scheduled to start the installation of a gas line on March 3, 2021 in the neighborhood which includes Mills Street, Putnam Street and Sherman Street off of Route 6. 

T...

BRISTOL ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION IN STATE’S COVID-19 ALERT SYSTEM

The City of Bristol has partnered with the State of Connecticut to participate in the COVID-19 Alerts and Updates System. This system will be used to send COVID-19 updates to you, as members of our community via phone, email and text. All you need do is o...

2021 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department is now accepting "New" and "Renewal" Applications for the 2021 Yard Waste Season! The fee is $90.00 for the season. The 2021 season will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 and will run through Friday, December 3, 2...

2021 Recycle Calendars

View, save, or print your 2021 recycle calendar here!

COVID-19 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BRISTOL EXTENDED TO APRIL

Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and Tax Collector Ann Bednaz announced today that the City will again be extending the tax deadline for tax bills that become due and payable on January 1, 2021.

“On December 16, 2020 Governor Lamont issued Executive Order...

Beware of Covid 19 Vaccine Scams

Protect yourself: Avoiding Covid 19 Vaccine Scams

Additional Rubbish Barrel Renewals 2021

The Public Works Department will begin to accept Additional Rubbish Barrel “New” and “Renewal” Applications on December 1, 2020. The fee is $155.00 for the service year (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021).

Solar for All Campaign Summary Report

This community-focused energy campaign used a grassroots outreach model to reach homeowners who can most benefit from energy savings, particularly those who have historically been left out of existing energy programs.

Louisiana Avenue Closed June 11, 2020 through November 2021 for Construction

The City of Bristol announces the start of the Louisiana Avenue Bridge Project, which includes the removal and replacement of the Louisiana Avenue Bridge.

Construction activities began Tuesday, June 9. The project is scheduled to be completed by November o...

Coronavirus Updates and Information

The City of Bristol is taking the necessary precautions with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak and following the protocol set by the Governor’s Office and the State Department of Public Health. This page has been established to provide the public with re...

Special Event Permit Applications

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

NEWS RELEASE & ADVISORY 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Phone: 860-584-6125

111 North Main Street

Bristol, CT 06010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Bristol, CT) May 20, 2019 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

(BR...

Help Keep Bristol Clean & Green!

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Did you know…

• Bristol provides 1 FREE Bulk pickup per year for homeowners/ that receive curbside collection from the city? Simply call 860-584-6125 or visit www.bristolct.gov to schedule your appointment. Addi...

Recycle Coach App

May 15, 2019

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Announces Recycle Coach “App” to Help Residents Recycle

The Recycle Coach app helps City of Bristol residents take the guesswork out of recycling, empowering them to make smarter disposal decisions and take an active appro...

Curbside Barrel Policy Reminder

Residents we need your help! Please remember to place your barrel in a clear area where we can grab and empty. If you have visitors on your collection day ask that they not block the barrels with their vehicles. Place barrels at the curb by 6:00 am on the...

Attention Bristol Landlords

The Public Works Department is striving to improve communications between our office and Bristol landlords. If you are the property owner of a multi-family building, please fill out this form with your contact and property information. If an issu...

Spring 2021 Paving List

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

There will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the City Yard (95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol, CT 06010) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Click here to view the 2020 HHW brochure

Residents of Berlin,...

Public Works Spring Reminders

Click for more information about the 2021 yard waste season, brush and branch collection, and leaf bag collection.

2021 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department is now accepting "New" and "Renewal" Applications for the 2021 Yard Waste Season! The fee is $90.00 for the season. The 2021 season will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 and will run through Friday, December 3, 2...

2021 Recycle Calendars

View, save, or print your 2021 recycle calendar here!

Additional Rubbish Barrel Applications 2021

It's time to renew your Additional Rubbish Barrel for the New Year! The Public Works Department will begin to accept Additional Rubbish Barrel “New” and “Renewal” Applications on December 1, 2020.&...

Solar for All Campaign Summary Report

This community-focused energy campaign used a grassroots outreach model to reach homeowners who can most benefit from energy savings, particularly those who have historically been left out of existing energy programs.

Plastic Bag and Film Collection

The Department of Public Works has accepted the Trex Company challenge by hoping to collect 500lbs of Plastic Film over a six month period. If we reach our goal we will get a bench made out of the plastic film that will be placed in a local park. Attached...

Special Event Permit Applications

The City of Bristol has created a new digital form to apply for special event permits! We are no longer accepting paper applications. 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

NEWS RELEASE & ADVISORY 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Phone: 860-584-6125

111 North Main Street

Bristol, CT 06010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Bristol, CT) May 20, 2019 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

(BR...

Proposed Wastewater Facilities Rate Structure

Click here to view the proposed sewer rate structure.

Recycle Coach App

May 15, 2019

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Announces Recycle Coach “App” to Help Residents Recycle

The Recycle Coach app helps City of Bristol residents take the guesswork out of recycling, empowering them to make smarter disposal decisions and ...

Help Keep Bristol Clean & Green

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Did you know…

• Bristol provides 1 FREE Bulk pickup per year for homeowners/ that receive curbside collection from the city? Simply call 860-584-6125 or visit www.bristolct.gov to schedule your appoin...

Curbside Barrel Policy Reminder

Residents we need your help! Please remember to place your barrel in a clear area where we can grab and empty. If you have visitors on your collection day ask that they not block the barrels with their vehicles. Place barrels at the curb by 6:00 am on the...

Attention Bristol Landlords

The Public Works Department is striving to improve communications between our office and Bristol landlords. If you are the property owner of a multi-family building, please fill out this form with your contact and property information. If an issue with yo...

Broadband Fiber Project

The City is currently doing a survey on a proposed Broadband fiber project.What we now know about The Digital Divide and what our priorities are to pivot to remote work and learning is changing very quickly, Municipalities, including Bristol, are planning...