Elizabeth Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Contact the City Yard at 908-820-4147 or use the Recycle Coach App to coordinate bulky item collection
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Elizabeth
Follow the listed bulk rule: Contact the City Yard at 908-820-4147 or use the Recycle Coach App to coordinate bulky item collection
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Union County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Elizabeth City Yard Operations Facility
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
City Yard headquarters coordinating bulk pickups, recycling management, and municipal DPW drop-offs.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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).