Since Bristol rolled out new trash bins in the spring, the 65-gallon units that were the standard size chose by the Department of Public Works have been too much of a good thing for a number of residents.

Whether due to need, physical challenges, or simply the layout or location of their property, 65-gallon bins are too large and unwieldy for some.

Constitution Street resident Judy Anderson is one resident who very much wanted to downsize her bin. “There’s a very big difference between a 65-gallon bin and a 35-gallon bin,” she said, citing her struggles to find a spot for her bin on a property that does not have off-street parking. She mentioned friends with arthritis and other issues that have led them to hire people to pull their bins to the curb.

She will soon get her wish.

“The 35-gallon bins are due in next week,” said Chris Parella, interim DPW director who took over for Kevin McBride, who retired at the end of the summer. “We will begin delivering them in the next couple of weeks, so that they are in people’s hands before the snow flies.”

The town initially ordered 200 sets of bins, to be sure they would have plenty for any additional requests that trickle in. So far, the town has received 114 requests for the bin sets (green for trash, blue for recycling).

“These bins are definitely lighter and will be easier for some people to manage,” said Mr. Parella. “The Council heard and thoughtfully considered the request of residents for whom this size will make more sense.”