Paterson 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.
Paterson 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
The Paper Week and Commingled Week assignment has not been verified. Do not assume an A/B route label identifies a material stream; confirm the alternating rules with the sanitation office.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Paterson?
Can you recycle cardboard in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Paterson?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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).