TRASH MUSEUM

HARTFORD, CT

Tokolo Garden Seed Beads and sequins embroidered onto community sourced white plastic caps and cotton rag paper, 15" x 12" white shadowbox frame,  2024
Pattern designed in attribution to the geometric abstracts of Tokolo Asao
Tokolo Garden Credit: Peggy Dembicer

The Trash Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, is a unique and educational museum devoted to the science and history of waste management. The museum is located in the former home of the Hartford Solid Waste Authority and was opened in 1993. It is the only museum of its kind in the country.

The Trash Museum features interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational programs that explore the life cycle of trash from collection and disposal to recycling and reuse. Visitors can learn about the history of waste management, the impact of waste on the environment, and the importance of recycling and composting. The museum also provides resources for communities to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

The Trash Museum also hosts special events, such as a Trash Film Festival and a Trash Art Exhibit, which feature works of art created from trash and recyclables. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs for school, community, and corporate groups.

The Trash Museum provides a unique learning experience for all ages and a great way to explore the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling our waste. It is a great resource for environmental education and a wonderful way to raise awareness about the importance of reducing our waste footprint.

TRASH MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HARTFORD CT. US MID #8400900089

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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CRRA TRASH MUSEUM
211 MURPHY ROAD
HARTFORD
CT
06114

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TRASH MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400900089
Name CRRA TRASH MUSEUM
Alternate Name TRASH MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.736256, -72.654386
CODES FIPS State Code: 09
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 502500
US Census Block: 1004