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Jersey City Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar

Dual-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.

Jersey City recycling calendar 2026

Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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.

Dual-stream schedule: Paper Week vs. Commingled Week

Paper Week
Category 2: Clean mixed paper, magazines, and flattened cardboard in paper bags or tied bundles
Commingled Week
Category 1: Commingled bottles, cans, and rigid plastic food containers in a dedicated bin

Jersey City operates dual-stream recycling. Separate Category 1 (commingled bottles, cans, plastic containers) and Category 2 (clean paper and cardboard boxes). Place curbside between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM the evening before your collection day.

Accepted & prohibited recycling

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

Can you recycle these items in Jersey City?

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Jersey City Department of Public Works · municipal dpw

Phone: 201-547-4400

13-15 Linden Avenue East
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Visit Official Jersey City Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at jerseycitynj.gov

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).