Newark Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Newark recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Newark?
Can you recycle cardboard in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Newark?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Newark?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Newark?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Newark?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Newark?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Newark?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Newark?
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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).