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Jersey City, NJ trash pickup schedule

Jersey City trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 302,013 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

Contents10 sections

Quick answer

Who collectsA private hauler under city contract Curbside garbage and recycling are a City service run through the Department of Public Works (questions/problems: 201-547-4400). Per the City's Dec 13, 2021 release, the solid waste collection contract was assigned to the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) in January 2021 and SUEZ maintained the collection schedule; no current City or JCMUA page names the company performing collection (hauler null). The release set a flat solid waste fee of $12.50/month per unit (2021 figure; current fee not confirmed).17
How oftenTrash twice weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste every other Thursday by district in 2026 (set bags out Wednesday evening)234
Set outcurbside no earlier than 5:00 PM and no later than 7:00 PM the night before your collection day4
Your pickup dayZone map: jerseycity-enterprise.carto.com. App: [object Object]1
Holidays The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Jersey City holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo holiday changes: trash and recycling are collected on all holidays unless the City announces otherwise (Recycle Coach's holiday 'no collection' flags are wrong).3
Official noticejerseycitynj.gov3

No dated list of holidays is published for Jersey City; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Recycle (DPW): 2026 leaf collection, leaf bags, compost dr… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Jersey City

How it worksSet collection days4
How to requestNo appointment for furniture/mattresses on trash day; appliances (white goods) and e-waste need an appointment: call 201-547-4400, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.14
Limitsup to 4 bulk items per collection day; mattresses, box springs and bedding must be wrapped in plastic4
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
  • refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, dryers, washers (special appliance collection by appointment)5
  • TVs, computers, radios (e-waste appointment)5

Sources: Division of Sanitation, Garbage & Recycling Collection Information (PDF), Bulk/Special Disposal (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Jersey City

Pickupweekly4
Typedual-stream34
Glassaccepted in cart4
Plastics#1, #2 and #5 only36
Set out and timebins at the curb 5-7 PM the day before; pickup between 8 PM and 5 AM (high-rise buildings 6-10 AM)3

Accepted

  • commingled: all plastics #1, #2, #5 (including plastic lids and tops), all glass jars and bottles, all cans except paint cans (e.g. water bottles, household cleaner, laundry detergent and shampoo bottles)4
  • mixed paper: newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cereal and pasta boxes, telephone books, school/office/computer paper, paper bags, cardboard (not corrugated); corrugated boxes bundled and tied separately3
  • pizza boxes with minimal cheese and oil4
  • all plastics including lids and tops, all glass jars and bottles, all cans except paint cans3

Not accepted

  • recyclables in plastic bags; plastic bags (return to ShopRite or Target)4
  • plastics #3 (V), #4 (LDPE), #6 (PS), #7 (other)3
  • coffee paper cups, juice boxes and milk cartons (plastic-coated)6
  • soiled pizza boxes, aluminum foil, plastic bags, straws and soft plastic film (put in regular trash)6
  • paint cans4
  • aluminum foil, plastic or metal cutlery, soiled pizza boxes, plastic bags/straws/soft film, metal or plastic hangers, batteries, latex paint cans, coffee cups, juice boxes and milk cartons3

Programs

  • Free recycling containers (city-wide recycling flier)6
  • E-waste (TVs, computers, radios) and white goods (refrigerators, A/Cs, stoves, dryers, washers): special collection by appointment, call 201-547-4400 9 a.m.-4 p.m.4
  • Food-scrap composting drop-off sheds at 13 locations (e.g. City Hall, Hamilton Park, Pershing Field, Canco Park)3

Sources: Recycle (DPW): 2026 leaf collection, leaf bags, compost dr…, Garbage & Recycling Collection Information (PDF), City-Wide Recycling Requirements (2021 flier, PDF) Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupLeaf collection October-December in free biodegradable paper bags; tree parts under 4 ft collected curbside Wednesdays by appointment (Forestry)4
SeasonOctober to December (leaves)4
How oftenevery other Thursday by district in 2026 (set bags out Wednesday evening)23
RulesLeaves in biodegradable brown paper bags only (no plastic); free leaf bags with proof of residency at parks on set Saturdays 12-3 PM (Oct 3 - Dec 19, 2026) and at 13-15 Linden Ave East Mon-Fri 9 AM-3 PM3
Food scrapsdrop-off composting sheds (no curbside food scraps)3
Christmas treesTrees picked up every Thursday citywide in January; place curbside Wednesday evening (5-7 PM per Collection Information PDF; 7-10 PM per Bulk Disposal PDF); no wrapping/bags, no lights or ornaments. Year not stated (standing rule).4
Leaf collection2026 curbside leaf collection (Thursdays): South & West districts Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 26, Dec 10, Dec 24; North & East districts Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 173
Cleanup events
  • Great Jersey City Clean-up, citywide every year on or around Earth Day2

Sources: Department of Public Works, Recycle (DPW): 2026 leaf collection, leaf bags, compost dr…, Garbage & Recycling Collection Information (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

JCDPW Drop-off Center (Department of Public Works Main Office / Municipal Services Complex)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · Map4
HoursMon-Fri 8:00 AM-3:00 PM4
FeesTires: first 4 free, then $3.00 per car tire, $10.00 per truck tire, $1.00 per rim; oil-based paint, motor oil/antifreeze (5-gallon limit) and clean untreated lumber/tree parts over 4 ft accepted4
Who can use itProof of residency required (tires, paint, oil)4

Household hazardous waste drop-off at DPW headquarters

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Address15-17 Linden Ave E, Jersey City, NJ · Map1
HoursNext drop-off date: TBD (as of 2026-10-30)1
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itresidents1

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Division of Sanitation, Garbage & Recycling Collection Information (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formReport problems by phone: 201-547-4400 (no online missed-pickup form found); illegal dumping via SeeClickFix en.seeclickfix.com1
PhoneDPW / Division of Sanitation 201-547-4400 (13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitejerseycitynj.gov1

Sources: Division of Sanitation Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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Jersey City trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Jersey City?

Trash is collected twice weekly. Jersey City does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (jerseycity-enterprise.carto.com) or the [object Object] app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Jersey City?

Set collection days. No appointment for furniture/mattresses on trash day; appliances (white goods) and e-waste need an appointment: call 201-547-4400, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Does Jersey City recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Jersey City?

Use the city’s online form (Report problems by phone: 201-547-4400 (no online missed-pickup form found); illegal dumping via SeeClickFix https://en.seeclickfix.com/jersey-city/report) or call DPW / Division of Sanitation 201-547-4400 (13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305).

Sources

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    Division of SanitationCity · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Department of Public WorksCity · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycle (DPW): 2026 leaf collection, leaf bags, compost drop-offCity · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage & Recycling Collection Information (PDF)City · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulk/Special Disposal (PDF)City · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    City-Wide Recycling Requirements (2021 flier, PDF)City · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Mayor Fulop Announces New Solid Waste Fee Structure (2021-12-13)City · jerseycitynj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage Collection Map (CARTO)City · jerseycity-enterprise.carto.com · checked October 30, 2026
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