Elizabeth Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Garbage is collected twice weekly: Monday and Thursday for Wards 1, 2, and 3; Tuesday and Friday for Wards 4, 5, and 6.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- WednesdaySingle-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, Thursday, Friday · Twice weekly | Placement cutoff: Garbage is collected twice weekly: Monday and Thursday for Wards 1, 2, and 3; Tuesday and Friday for Wards 4, 5, and 6. |
| Recycling | Wednesday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Contact the City Yard at 908-820-4147 or use the Recycle Coach App to coordinate bulky item collection | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Wednesday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Place yard waste and bagged leaves curbside on designated recycling days according to seasonal schedules. |
Trash container requirements
- Place containers at the curb on scheduled collection mornings
- Keep lids closed to deter pests
- Do not block sidewalks or driveways
Elizabeth recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Wednesday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and Tin Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Plastic Bottles and Containers
- Corrugated Cardboard and Paper
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags
- Styrofoam
- Hazardous Materials
- Electronic Waste
Elizabeth bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Contact the City Yard at 908-820-4147 or use the Recycle Coach App to coordinate bulky item collection |
|---|---|
| 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 | 908-820-4147 |
Elizabeth 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: Elizabeth, 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
City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 908-820-4147
50 Winfield Scott PlazaElizabeth, NJ 07201
These collection rules cover Zone Ward Routes (Monday/Thursday for Wards 1-3, Tuesday/Friday for Wards 4-6, Wednesday for Recycling).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Elizabeth, NJ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Garbage is collected twice weekly: Monday and Thursday for Wards 1, 2, and 3; Tuesday and Friday for Wards 4, 5, and 6.. These rules apply to Zone Ward Routes (Monday/Thursday for Wards 1-3, Tuesday/Friday for Wards 4-6, Wednesday for Recycling).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Elizabeth?
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 Ward Routes (Monday/Thursday for Wards 1-3, Tuesday/Friday for Wards 4-6, Wednesday for Recycling).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Elizabeth?
Contact the City Yard at 908-820-4147 or use the Recycle Coach App to coordinate bulky item collection The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 908-820-4147 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Ward Routes (Monday/Thursday for Wards 1-3, Tuesday/Friday for Wards 4-6, Wednesday for Recycling).
What items are accepted for recycling in Elizabeth?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and Tin Cans, Glass Bottles and Jars, Plastic Bottles and Containers, Corrugated Cardboard and Paper. 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 Ward Routes (Monday/Thursday for Wards 1-3, Tuesday/Friday for Wards 4-6, Wednesday for Recycling).