Jersey City Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.
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.
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 Jersey City
Follow the listed bulk 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.
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. Special collection is required by law for refrigerators and air conditioners. Call the JCDPW Recycling Department at 201-547-4400 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to schedule an appointment.
Local disposal alternatives in Hudson County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Jersey City DPW Municipal Services Complex
13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Drop-off center open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for tires (first 4 free with proof of residency), motor oil and antifreeze (up to 5 gallons), electronics, clean lumber, and recyclable materials.
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 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).