Tunxis Recycling Operating
Recycling Center in Bristol, Connecticut
About This Location
The Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (TROC) at 43 Enterprise Drive in Bristol is the administrative and operational hub for a regional recycling program serving multiple central Connecticut municipalities — not a public walk-in drop-off center.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Programs & events
- Annual HHW Collection — One-day household hazardous waste collection events held at member-town locations each year. Bristol event typically at DPW Yard, 95 Vincent P. Kelley Rd, 9am–1pm. Resident ID from a Tunxis member community required.
- Curbside Recyclables Processing — TROC processes commingled recyclables collected curbside from 10 member communities in central Connecticut.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off recyclables at 43 Enterprise Drive in Bristol?
No. This address is the administrative and processing facility for the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee and is not open to the public for household recyclable drop-offs. Bristol residents should contact Bristol Public Works at bristolct.gov for curbside collection information.
Who can use the Tunxis Recycling HHW collection events?
Only residents of Tunxis member communities — which include Bristol, Berlin, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, and Wolcott. A valid resident ID is required. Waste from businesses or contractors is not accepted.
What household hazardous waste does TROC accept at its annual events?
Accepted items include aerosols, paints, varnishes, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, motor oil, antifreeze, CFL/fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, and similar products. Events are held once a year; check berlinct.gov or bristolct.gov for the current schedule.
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