Newark Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out refuse receptacles at the curb between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled collection day. Trash must be placed in sturdy bins with tight-fitting lids.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out refuse receptacles at the curb between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled collection day. Trash must be placed in sturdy bins with tight-fitting lids. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk collection occurs monthly (1st Wednesday for Zone A, 2nd Wednesday for Zone B). Up to 10 bulk items per collection. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste is collected monthly on the 3rd Wednesday for Zone A and 4th Wednesday for Zone B. Leaves and trimmings must be in paper lawn bags. Branches must be tied in bundles under 4 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- All household waste must be placed inside a sturdy receptacle or bin with an attached, tight-fitting lid
- Plastic bags placed directly on the curb without a container are prohibited by city ordinance
- Receptacles must not exceed 50 pounds in weight when filled
- Return containers from the curb to your property storage area by 7:00 p.m. on collection day
Newark recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely)
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and catalogs
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose inside bins)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food trays and packing peanuts
- Household hazardous chemicals, motor oil, and liquid paint
- Electronic waste and household batteries
- Food scraps and yard debris
Newark bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk collection occurs monthly (1st Wednesday for Zone A, 2nd Wednesday for Zone B). Up to 10 bulk items per collection. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | (973) 733-4311 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Newark holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Newark, NJ
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Newark Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: (973) 733-4311
255 Central AveNewark, NJ 07103
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Ward Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Newark, NJ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out refuse receptacles at the curb between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled collection day. Trash must be placed in sturdy bins with tight-fitting lids.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Ward Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Newark?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Ward Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Newark?
Bulk collection occurs monthly (1st Wednesday for Zone A, 2nd Wednesday for Zone B). Up to 10 bulk items per collection. Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at (973) 733-4311 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Ward Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Newark?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard boxes (flattened and tied securely), Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and catalogs, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7, rinsed clean), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose inside bins), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food trays and packing peanuts, Household hazardous chemicals, motor oil, and liquid paint, Electronic waste and household batteries, Food scraps and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Ward Routes (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri).