Edison 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 Recyclables and refuse must be placed at your curbside in appropriate containers prior to 6:00 A.M. on collection days.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Recyclables and refuse must be placed at your curbside in appropriate containers prior to 6:00 A.M. on collection days. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Contact the Public Works office at 732-248-7288 to arrange a pickup for white goods and large bulky items | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Place yard waste, leaves, and tied tree branches curbside during scheduled seasonal collection periods. |
Trash container requirements
- Place containers at the curbside prior to 6:00 A.M.
- Do not mix recyclables with household garbage
- Keep containers covered
Edison recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Single stream containers
- Newspaper and Magazines
- Mixed Paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous Materials
- Household Electronics
Edison bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Contact the Public Works office at 732-248-7288 to arrange a pickup for white goods and large bulky items |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 732-248-7288 |
Edison holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Edison, 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
Edison Township Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 732-248-7288
745 New Durham RoadEdison, NJ 08817
These collection rules cover Zone Township Recycling Sections 1 through 10 (bi-weekly).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Edison, NJ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Recyclables and refuse must be placed at your curbside in appropriate containers prior to 6:00 A.M. on collection days.. These rules apply to Zone Township Recycling Sections 1 through 10 (bi-weekly).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Edison?
As of 2026-09-24: 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 Township Recycling Sections 1 through 10 (bi-weekly).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Edison?
Contact the Public Works office at 732-248-7288 to arrange a pickup for white goods and large bulky items The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 732-248-7288 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Township Recycling Sections 1 through 10 (bi-weekly).
What items are accepted for recycling in Edison?
The listed accepted materials are Single stream containers, Newspaper and Magazines, Mixed Paper, Corrugated Cardboard. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags, Styrofoam, Hazardous Materials, Household Electronics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Township Recycling Sections 1 through 10 (bi-weekly).