Newark, NJ trash pickup schedule

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

Population 323,808 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Newark Department of Public Works (Sanitation) collects curbside trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste in two zones (A and B).¹
How often	Trash twice weekly, recycling weekly per stream (paper/cardboard one day, bottles/cans/containers the other), yard waste Monthly per zone (Zone A 3rd Wednesday, Zone B 4th Wednesday); during the leaf season leaves collected every weekday in all wards¹²
Set out	between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. the night before collection day¹
Your pickup day	Zone A: trash Mon & Thu; Zone B: trash Tue & Fri. Zone map: newgin.maps.arcgis.com. App: Recycle Coach (address calendar widget on dpw.newarknj.gov home page; not scraped)¹ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Election Day, Tue, Nov 3, 2026: No change. Zone B collected as scheduled; service centers closed⁶

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Newark holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Not published by the city (official page)
Official notice	dpw.newarknj.gov¹

Newark trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	Zone A collections canceled on Thu Jan 1; garbage resumed Mon Jan 5, bottles/cans Thu Jan 8⁶
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	Zone A collected as scheduled; service centers closed⁶
Lincoln's Birthday	Thu, Feb 12, 2026	No change	Zone A collected as scheduled; service centers closed⁶
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No change	Zone A collected as scheduled; service centers closed (notice body calls it Lincoln's Birthday, title says Washington's Birthday)⁶
Good Friday	Fri, Apr 3, 2026	No change	Zone B collected as scheduled⁶
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	Zone A garbage and paper canceled; trash resumed Thu May 28; paper held to Mon Jun 1⁶
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	Zone B trash and bottles/cans canceled; trash resumed Tue Jun 23; bottles/cans held to Fri Jun 26⁶
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	Zone B collected as usual on Fri Jul 3 (observed holiday); July 4 is a Saturday⁶
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	All DPW services canceled; Zone A trash resumed Thu Sep 10; paper held to Mon Sep 14⁶
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Skipped (no make-up day)	All DPW services canceled; Zone A trash resumed Thu Oct 15; paper held to Mon Oct 19⁶
Election Day	Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No change	Zone B collected as scheduled; service centers closed⁶
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year

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

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Newark DPW calendar: Holidays, Collection Changes and Othe… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Newark

How it works	Set collection days Zone A: 1st Wednesday of each month; Zone B: 2nd Wednesday of each month¹
How to request	Bulk goes out on your zone's bulk Wednesday (Zone A 1st, Zone B 2nd). DPW also has an online "Schedule a Pickup" form (Bulk, White Goods, Mattress Pick Up, Yard Waste). Mattresses: covered only, up to 3, picked up by appointment on your ward's day (Central Mon, East Tue, North Wed, South Thu, West Fri). White goods and appliances: appointment only, by phone (973) 733-3644 or the form, same ward days.¹⁹
Limits	Up to 10 bulk items per residence per bulk day (including up to 3 covered mattresses); anything over 10 must be removed by a private hauler the same day at the owner's expense¹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepted	Couches, Tables and Chairs¹ Mattresses¹ Dressers, Closets, and Vanities¹ Rugs¹ Exercise equipment⁹ White goods by appointment: refrigerators, stoves, washing machines and dryers, air conditioners¹
Not accepted	Construction debris¹ Paint¹ Drywall¹ Roofing tiles/shingles¹ Glass¹ Windows¹ Automotive parts (engines, transmissions, bumpers)¹ Tires¹

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Schedule a Pickup (Newark DPW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Newark

Pickup	weekly per stream (paper/cardboard one day, bottles/cans/containers the other) Zone A: Monday paper & cardboard, Thursday plastic/glass bottles, cans and containers; Zone B: Tuesday paper & cardboard, Friday plastic/glass bottles, cans and containers²
Type	dual-stream Paper/cardboard and bottles/cans/containers collected on separate days²
Glass	accepted in cart Glass bottles go out loose in the recycling bin on the bottles/cans day (Newark uses bins, not carts)²
Plastics	Not published by the city (official page)
Set out	Loose (not bagged) in your recycling bin, at the curb 7-10 p.m. the night before; crews collect paper/cardboard and bottles/cans between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.²
Mandatory	Recycling is mandatory under City ordinance §15:12-4²

Accepted

Paper and cardboard (flattened and tied)²
Plastic or glass bottles, cans and containers (clean and dry)²

Not accepted

Plastic grocery bags²
Paper towels and napkins²
Ink cartridges²
Recyclables in plastic bags²

Programs

Free recycling bin for homeowners at DPW HQ, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave (photo ID + proof of residency, while supplies last)²
E-waste drop-off at DPW HQ, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Mon-Fri 8 AM-4 PM, Sat 8 AM-12:30 PM¹

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Recycling (Newark DPW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes¹
Season	Year-round monthly yard waste days; fall leaf program Oct 14, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027⁴
How often	Monthly per zone (Zone A 3rd Wednesday, Zone B 4th Wednesday); during the leaf season leaves collected every weekday in all wards¹
Rules	Brown paper bags or tied bundles; no plastic bags; large branches tied in bundles¹
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepted	Leaves¹ Small Twigs and Small Tree Branches¹ Grass Clippings¹
Not accepted	Soil, dirt, or fertilizer⁴ Rocks or bricks⁴ Food Waste⁴ Animal Waste⁴ Garbage⁴
Christmas trees	2025-26 season: curbside tree pickup Zone A Wed Jan 21, 2026, Zone B Wed Jan 28, 2026; real trees only, no decorations; or drop off at a DPW service center. 2026-27 dates not yet published.⁶
Leaf collection	2026-27 leaf program: Oct 14, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027, every weekday in all wards (not by zone); biodegradable paper bags at curb 7-10 p.m. the night before; free paper bags for residents 62+⁴
Cleanup events	Brick City Cleanups, Saturdays Apr 4 – Aug 22, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rotating wards⁶ Quarterly free Shred Fest at 61 Verona Ave (last: Sat Sep 19, 2026), Newark residents only⁶

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Leaf Pickup Season 2026-2027 (Newark DPW news), Newark DPW calendar: Holidays, Collection Changes and Othe… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

DPW Service Centers (mixed trash, bulk, recycling, yard waste and Christmas tree drop-off)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	61 Verona Ave (North Ward); 244 South 12th St (West/Central Ward); 99 Earl St (South Ward); 29 Waydell St (East Ward) · Map³⁹
Hours	Mon-Sat 8 AM-3 PM³
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Newark DPW Headquarters (e-waste drop-off)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ 07114 · Map¹
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 AM-4 PM; Sat 8 AM-12:30 PM¹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (event-based; last 2026 event Sat Oct 3)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	county (Essex County Utilities Authority)
Address	Essex County Dept. of Public Works, 99 West Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ · Map⁸
Hours	Event days only, 8:30am-4:00pm (Oct 3, 2026 event)⁸
Fees	free⁸
Who can use it	Essex County residents with proof of residency; not for commercial/industrial⁸

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

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Service Centers (Newark DPW), Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (ECUA), Schedule a Pickup (Newark DPW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	dpw.newarknj.gov (missed recycling; general: dpw.newarknj.gov)²
Phone	(973) 733-3644¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	dpw.newarknj.gov¹
Email	[email protected]¹

Sources: Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW), Recycling (Newark DPW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All New Jersey cities: New Jersey trash pickup schedules.

Newark trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Newark?

Trash is collected twice weekly. Zone A: trash Mon & Thu; Zone B: trash Tue & Fri.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Newark?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Skipped (no make-up day): Zone A collections canceled on Thu Jan 1; garbage resumed Mon Jan 5, bottles/cans Thu Jan 8

How do I get rid of bulky items in Newark?

Set collection days. Bulk goes out on your zone's bulk Wednesday (Zone A 1st, Zone B 2nd). DPW also has an online "Schedule a Pickup" form (Bulk, White Goods, Mattress Pick Up, Yard Waste). Mattresses: covered only, up to 3, picked up by appointment on your ward's day (Central Mon, East Tue, North Wed, South Thu, West Fri). White goods and appliances: appointment only, by phone (973) 733-3644 or the form, same ward days.

Does Newark recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Newark?

Use the city’s online form (dpw.newarknj.gov) or call (973) 733-3644.

Sources

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Trash & Bulk Collection (Newark DPW)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling (Newark DPW)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Service Centers (Newark DPW)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Leaf Pickup Season 2026-2027 (Newark DPW news)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Newark Department of Public Works homeCity · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Newark DPW calendar: Holidays, Collection Changes and Other Events 2026 (events JSON feed of dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Newark TrashZones ArcGIS layer (from 'Locate My Zone' webmap)City · services1.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (ECUA)County · ecuanj.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Schedule a Pickup (Newark DPW)City · dpw.newarknj.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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