Brrfoc & Bristol Policy Board

03/01/2022

Mascots are a fun way to celebrate and come together, do you agree?

We send our condolences to the Bristol Department of Public Works on the loss of their mascot, Gizmo.

Gizmo was rescued from the freezing weather on a bulk pick up day by the fine workers of the City of Bristol. She was in rough shape, but because of the kindness and nurturing of the Bristol Department of Public Works she became a friendly ball of fluff rolling around in her hamster ball.

She is missed and she serves as a reminder to be careful about what you put in your trash.

I wonder if Gizmo was a voice for recycling, composting, bio-sustainable packaging, etc? I haven't learned to speak Hamster yet, so we may never know.

For a bonus story, read here about a Farmer's Insurance Agent with a minature horse office mascot: https://www.theriverbanknews.com/news/local-news/local-business-welcomes-unique-rescued-mascot/

Someone dumped Gizmo the hamster in the freezing cold earlier this year, but city workers came to the rescue. And now she’s a star.

03/01/2022

Feel free to share the brochure for upcoming household Hazardous Waste Collections!

For residents of: Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott.

02/24/2022

Mark your calendars! The spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection for Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, and Wolcott.

12/04/2021

Today!!!! See *you 9:00am - 1:00pm at 642 Christian Lane in Berlin for a household Hazardous Waste Collection! ⚠️☣️

*residents of participating towns: Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott.

11/11/2021

Empty propane tanks can be recycled! Unfortunately, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, but www.bluerhino.com/propane-finder lists locations you CAN leave your empty propane tank for recycling.

11/09/2021

Here's a refresher on simple everyday ways to be eco-responsible.

Thank you for all you do to live an eco and socially responsible life.

Thank you for working together to appropriately dispose of our waste in the safest and healthiest ways for our planet and our community members.

Feel free to ask questions in the comments.

♻️ Reduce ♻️ Reuse ♻️ Recycle

11/09/2021

Residents of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, Wolcott - we can't wait to see you!

This Saturday
9:00am - 1:00 pm
DPW Yard, 95 Vincent P. Kelly Rd, Bristol, CT

Thank you for being part of the solution!
Thank you for practicing responsible purchasing (i.e. less packaging, biodegradable packaging, reusable food storage etc).
Thank you for your caring actions.
Thank you for leaving our planet better than it was.

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08/18/2017

This fall Tunxis Recycling will be hosting two Household Hazardous Waste Removal Events. These events will be held in Prospect on September 23rd, at 221 Cheshire Road and in Bristol on October 7th, at 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road. Residents of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, and Wolcott are invited to attend. For more information please visit our website http://www.brrfoc.org/.