Paterson Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & Friday & SaturdaySet carts out Place trash and recycling containers out on designated zone collection days. Type in your address to verify zone days.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridayDual-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, Saturday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Place trash and recycling containers out on designated zone collection days. Type in your address to verify zone days. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Dual-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Schedule free curbside bulk pickups through the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool or drop off at the city yard | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Place leaves and brush in biodegradable paper bags or tied bundles during seasonal collection. |
Trash container requirements
- Use standard household garbage containers
- Secure all trash in heavy-duty plastic bags
- Keep lids closed to deter pests
Paterson recycling overview
Dual-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Aluminum and Metal Cans
- Plastic Containers #1 and #2
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous Materials
- Electronic Waste
Paterson bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Schedule free curbside bulk pickups through the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool or drop off at the city yard |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 833-463-4526 |
Paterson 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: Paterson, 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
FILCO (City of Paterson contractor) · contractor
Phone: 833-463-4526
402 East 16th StreetPaterson, NJ 07514
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Zone Collection (twice weekly).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Paterson, NJ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Set containers out Place trash and recycling containers out on designated zone collection days. Type in your address to verify zone days.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Zone Collection (twice weekly).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Paterson?
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 Curbside Zone Collection (twice weekly).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Paterson?
Schedule free curbside bulk pickups through the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool or drop off at the city yard The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 833-463-4526 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Zone Collection (twice weekly).
What items are accepted for recycling in Paterson?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Aluminum and Metal Cans, Plastic Containers #1 and #2. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags, Styrofoam, Hazardous Materials, Electronic Waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Zone Collection (twice weekly).