Newark Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. 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.
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.
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Newark
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: Mattress bagging is required under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic bag or encasement and sealing instructions with dispatch before collection.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. White goods and appliances containing Freon such as refrigerators and air conditioners are not collected during regular monthly bulk and require calling (973) 733-4311 to schedule an appointment.
Local disposal alternatives in Essex County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot
62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ 07114
County electronic waste and household hazardous drop-off depot for Newark and Essex County residents.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).