The Trash Museum

Educational facility, tours and hands-on exhibits on solid waste management and recycling, including the “Temple of Trash;” adjacent to recycle center.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
Sept.-June, Wed.-Fri. 12-4, call for Sat. hours; July and Aug., Tue.-Fri.. 10-4.
Address
Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority Visitors 211 Murphy Rd. I-91 Ex. 27
Phone
(860) 757-7765
Map
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