Garbage Museum

The Garbage Museum was a facility operated by the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority that focused on waste management and recycling processes. From an elevated viewing platform, visitors could watch how materials were sorted and processed at the site.

The facility opened in 1994 as an educational center and closed in 2011 following financial difficulties and declining municipal support. During its years of operation, it drew thousands of school groups and families interested in learning about waste management.

The facility demonstrated environmental responsibility through hands-on exhibits and educational programs that taught children and adults about proper recycling methods and waste reduction.

The location was easy to reach and offered an open environment for learning about waste management firsthand. Plan to arrive early to have enough time to explore the exhibits and viewing platform thoroughly.

A striking sculpture called Trash-o-saurus was assembled from one ton of collected garbage to represent an average person's annual waste output. This unusual art installation made the concept of waste production visible in a creative way.

Location: Stratford

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 41.68270,-73.15554

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57