Caldwell trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Pickup A Mon & Thu; west of Grover Cleveland Park and south of Bloomfield Ave. Pickup B Tue & Fri. Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not clock-itemized on main garbage HTML (calendar events show ~7:00 a.m. bulk windows). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com |
| Recycling | Every Thursday alternating co-mingled (glass/plastic/metal) vs paper/cardboard — see borough calendar for which week. Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com |
| Bulk | 2nd Wed of month — Mon/Thu garbage route; 4th Wed — Tue/Fri route. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com |
| Hauler | Borough of Caldwell (Recycle Coach) |
| Contacts | (973) 403-4635; Borough Hall 80 Bloomfield Ave — (973) 226-6100. Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Not clock-itemized on main garbage HTML (calendar events show ~7:00 a.m. bulk windows).
Where
Curbside; map on garbage page.
Limits
Not numeric on main HTML beyond sticker items.
Not allowed
Metal/appliances/tires without stickers.
Bags
Paper/cardboard bound or rigid containers.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
Use calendar / Recycle Coach.
Verified 2026-10-15 · caldwell-nj.com
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Full details for Caldwell: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough. Pickup A Mon & Thu — west of Grover Cleveland Park and south of Bloomfield Ave. Pickup B Tue & Fri — all other residents. Street table PDF + Recycle Coach for confirmation.
- Recycling
- Every Thursday alternating co-mingled (glass/plastic/metal) vs paper/cardboard — see borough calendar for which week. Cardboard/paper bound or in rigid plastic containers. Al/glass/plastic: remove labels (caps OK); newspapers/magazines/junk mail in rigid reusable containers.
- Bulk pickup
- 2nd Wed of month — Mon/Thu garbage route; 4th Wed — Tue/Fri route. Tables, chairs, sofas, rugs, mattresses, household debris OK. Metal/appliances/tires need recycling stickers — call 973-403-4635. 2026 leaf collection schedule linked on garbage page.
- Curbside: when
- Not clock-itemized on main garbage HTML (calendar events show ~7:00 a.m. bulk windows).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; map on garbage page.
- Curbside: limits
- Not numeric on main HTML beyond sticker items.
- Curbside: brush
- See 2026 Leaf Collection Schedule.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Metal/appliances/tires without stickers.
- Curbside: bags
- Paper/cardboard bound or rigid containers.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
Use calendar / Recycle Coach. Example New Year's Day week notice (Dec 2025): Thu 1/1/2026 no collection; Fri 1/2 whole-town garbage; Sat 1/3 paper/cardboard recycling.
- Hauler
- Borough of Caldwell (Recycle Coach)
- Contacts
- (973) 403-4635; Borough Hall 80 Bloomfield Ave — (973) 226-6100
- Find your day
- Garbage & Recycling + street schedule PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: caldwell-nj.com
Bulk: caldwell-nj.com
Holidays: caldwell-nj.com
Curbside: caldwell-nj.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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