Jersey City Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Put bins on curb between 5pm and 7pm the day before your pick-up.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridayDual-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Put bins on curb between 5pm and 7pm the day before your pick-up. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residents are allowed up to four bulk items per collection day without an appointment. Mattresses, box springs, and bedding must be completely wrapped in plastic before placing curbside. Special curbside collection by appointment is required for white goods and electronics by calling 201-547-4400. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Thursday | Seasonal: 2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31. Curbside leaf collection takes place early Thursday mornings from October to December. Set biodegradable brown paper leaf bags curbside on Wednesday evening between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. No plastic bags are allowed. Tree branches shorter than 4 feet require scheduling through Forestry at 201-547-4400. Bare Christmas trees without bags, lights, or decorations are picked up curbside each Thursday in January. |
Trash container requirements
- Trash containers must have secure tight-fitting lids
- Place containers curbside between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM the evening before pickup
- High-rise residential buildings have pickup between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- Household trash must be cleanly bagged inside containers
Jersey City recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and school paper
- Cardboard, corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, and detergent boxes (flattened and bundled)
- Plastic bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, and shampoo bottles
- Glass jars and bottles (food jars, beverage bottles, all colors)
- Aluminum and metal cans (beverage cans and food tins, except paint cans)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic straws, and soft plastic film wraps
- Greasy pizza boxes or takeout food containers with melted cheese or oil residue
- Coffee paper cups, juice boxes, and wax milk cartons
- Plastics labeled #3, #4, #6 (Styrofoam), or #7
- Plastic or metal cutlery (knives, forks, spoons)
- Paint cans, motor oil, and hazardous materials
Jersey City bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents are allowed up to four bulk items per collection day without an appointment. Mattresses, box springs, and bedding must be completely wrapped in plastic before placing curbside. Special curbside collection by appointment is required for white goods and electronics by calling 201-547-4400. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 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 | 201-547-4400 |
Mattress bagging rule: Mattresses must be bagged under the listed rules. Confirm the required plastic encasement before pickup.
Jersey City holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: no change. Regular collection dates do not change.
Observed holidays: None listed. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Jersey City, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Jersey City Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 201-547-4400
13-15 Linden Avenue EastJersey City, NJ 07305
These collection rules cover Zone Jersey City Curbside Collection Routes (Wards A-F).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Jersey City, NJ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Put bins on curb between 5pm and 7pm the day before your pick-up.. These rules apply to Zone Jersey City Curbside Collection Routes (Wards A-F).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Jersey City?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. The listed holiday policy keeps regular pickup dates unchanged. No observed holidays are listed. These rules apply to Zone Jersey City Curbside Collection Routes (Wards A-F).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Jersey City?
Residents are allowed up to four bulk items per collection day without an appointment. Mattresses, box springs, and bedding must be completely wrapped in plastic before placing curbside. Special curbside collection by appointment is required for white goods and electronics by calling 201-547-4400. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 201-547-4400 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Jersey City Curbside Collection Routes (Wards A-F).
What items are accepted for recycling in Jersey City?
The listed accepted materials are Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and school paper, Cardboard, corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, and detergent boxes (flattened and bundled), Plastic bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, and shampoo bottles, Glass jars and bottles (food jars, beverage bottles, all colors), Aluminum and metal cans (beverage cans and food tins, except paint cans). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic straws, and soft plastic film wraps, Greasy pizza boxes or takeout food containers with melted cheese or oil residue, Coffee paper cups, juice boxes, and wax milk cartons, Plastics labeled #3, #4, #6 (Styrofoam), or #7, Plastic or metal cutlery (knives, forks, spoons), Paint cans, motor oil, and hazardous materials. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Jersey City Curbside Collection Routes (Wards A-F).