Elizabeth Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Elizabeth recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. 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.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Elizabeth?
Can you recycle cardboard in Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Elizabeth?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Elizabeth?
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 Elizabeth?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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).