Columbus Day Holiday

City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday, October 10th. All curbside collections will be delayed by one day, with Friday c...

Fall Leaf Bag Collection

The Public Works Department will begin Fall Leaf Bag curbside collection on Monday, October 17, 2022, and will run through Friday, December 2, 2022 (weather-permitting, subject to change). 

Leaf bags are not collected on a specific day, but will b...

The City of Bristol Is In Need of Snow Plow Contractors

The City of Bristol is in need of snow plow contractors for the upcoming winter season. 

Hourly rates include fuel cost and fuel adjustment factor. 

Bid Posting

Please contact the Purchasing Department for more information:

Phone: 860-584-61...

Voting Machine Audit

Fall Paving 2022

Community Connect for Emergencies is Now Available - Sign Up for FREE!

The City of Bristol has been working closely with our new technology partner, First Due, to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaste...

The City Announces Fitch and S&P Global Ratings Results

Receives AAA Fitch Rating and AA+ S&P Global Rating with a Stable Outlook.

Recently City officials met with Fitch Ratings and S & P Global to obtain ratings for the City’s $25.5 million series 2022 general obligation bond issue. The proce...

2022 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department will begin accepting "New" and "Renewal" Subscriptions for the 2022 Yard Waste Season on January 1, 2022! The subscription fee is $90.00 for the season. Unfortunately, this fee is not pro-rated. The 2022 sea...

2022 Recycle Calendars

View, print, or save your recycle calendar for 2022!

2022 Additional Rubbish Barrel Subscription RENEWAL

It’s time to RENEW your Additional Rubbish Barrel for the New Year! The fee is $155.00 for the service year (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022). Unfortunately, this fee is not pro-rated. We are unable to accept NEW ...

Public Information Meeting Proposed Project for the Reconstruction of Wolcott Street

You are cordially invited to attend a

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

To review and discuss the 

PROPOSED PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF

WOLCOTT STREET

 FROM ROUTE 69 TO WITCHES ROCK ROAD

IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL

To be held on

&a...

City Hall Renovation Documents

Renovations at Bristol City Hall Schematic Design Narratives

Hazardous Building Materials Report

Interior & Exterior Renovation Schematic Documents

Bristol Grand Plan Map

Food-Scraps-To-Compost Collection Survey

The City of Bristol is considering a partnership with Blue Earth Compost to bring a Food-Scraps-to-Compost curbside collection service to our town! There are many benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of househol...

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...

Panhandlers

Columbus Day Holiday

City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday, October 10th. All curbside collections will be delayed by one day, with Friday c...

Fall Leaf Bag Collection

The Public Works Department will begin Fall Leaf Bag curbside collection on Monday, October 17, 2022, and will run through Friday, December 2, 2022 (weather-permitting, subject to change). 

Leaf bags are not collected on a specific day, but will b...

Composting 101 Workshop

Bristol Public Works Department to Present Composting 101 Workshop in November

(BRISTOL, CT: October 1, 2022) –The Bristol Public Works Department will be hosting a composting workshop at the Bristol Public Library (5 High Street) on Wednesday No...

The City of Bristol Is In Need of Snow Plow Contractors

The City of Bristol is in need of snow plow contractors for the upcoming winter season. 

Hourly rates include fuel cost and fuel adjustment factor. 

Bid Posting

Please contact the Purchasing Department for more information:

Phone: 860-584-61...

Fall Paving 2022

Eversource Maintenance Transmission Structure Replacements

Public Works Has Moved!

All City departments have been relocated to temporary office spaces for the duration of the City Hall renovation project. City departments will occupy "swing spaces" during the entire renovation period. City Hall will close at the end of April w...

Bristol's Eversource Tree Reliability Scorecard

Eversource Shares Tree “Scorecards” with Community Leaders Ahead of Scheduled Trimming

N   Eversource Shares Tree “Scorecards” with Community Leaders Ahead of Scheduled Trimming 

Energy company working along 4,000 miles of electric distribution lines to strengthen system reliab...

2022 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department will begin accepting "New" and "Renewal" Subscriptions for the 2022 Yard Waste Season on January 1, 2022! The subscription fee is $90.00 for the season. Unfortunately, this fee is not pro-rated. The 2022 sea...

2022 Recycle Calendars

View, print, or save your recycle calendar for 2022!

2022 Additional Rubbish Barrel Subscription RENEWAL

It’s time to RENEW your Additional Rubbish Barrel for the New Year! The fee is $155.00 for the service year (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022). Unfortunately, this fee is not pro-rated. We are unable to accept NEW subscribers at thi...

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING PROPOSED PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WOLCOTT STREET

You are cordially invited to attend a

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

To review and discuss the 

PROPOSED PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF

WOLCOTT STREET

 FROM ROUTE 69 TO WITCHES ROCK ROAD

IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL

To be held on

&a...

Food-Scraps-To-Compost Collection Survey

The City of Bristol is considering a partnership with Blue Earth Compost to bring a Food-Scraps-to-Compost curbside collection service to our town! There are many benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of household trash y...

Streetscape Study and Design Riverside Avenue and Divinity Street/Park Street

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...