Chester trash & recycling schedule

At a glance

Trash	Blue Diamond (2026 Borough update) — every Wednesday; cans out by 6:00 a.m. (1) bulk item free per collection day. Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org
Curbside	Trash by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday; recycle night before. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org
Recycling	MCMUA single-stream every Wednesday (same day). Paper+containers mixed; ≤50 lb/container; out night before; lids/weight to prevent blow-away. Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org
Bulk	1 free bulk item with Wednesday trash (Blue Diamond). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org
Hauler	Blue Diamond (trash); MCMUA (recycling)
Contacts	Borough 50 North Rd — (908) 879-3660; [email protected]; MCMUA (973) 659-3490. Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

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When

Trash by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday; recycle night before.

Where

Curbside.

Limits

Recycle ≤50 lb/container; 1 bulk/collection.

Not allowed

Per MCMUA unacceptable list; e-waste not in trash (Township Public Works drop 65 Furnace Rd 1st Wed/Sat).

Bags

Not required for single-stream.

Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org

Verified 2026-10-15 · chesterborough.org

MCMUA no recycle on major holidays; check Blue Diamond holiday shifts with Borough / solidwaste@ email.

Verified 2026-10-15 · mcmua.com

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Trash: Blue Diamond (2026 Borough update) — every Wednesday; cans out by 6:00 a.m. (1) bulk item free per collection day. Questions: [email protected].
Recycling: MCMUA single-stream every Wednesday (same day). Paper+containers mixed; ≤50 lb/container; out night before; lids/weight to prevent blow-away. No Borough depot — hold if missed. Holidays: MCMUA skips major holidays.
Bulk pickup: 1 free bulk item with Wednesday trash (Blue Diamond).
Curbside: when: Trash by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday; recycle night before.
Curbside: where: Curbside.
Curbside: limits: Recycle ≤50 lb/container; 1 bulk/collection.
Curbside: brush: Ask the city or your hauler.
Curbside: not allowed: Per MCMUA unacceptable list; e-waste not in trash (Township Public Works drop 65 Furnace Rd 1st Wed/Sat).
Curbside: bags: Not required for single-stream.
Curbside: fees and fines: Ask the city or your hauler.
Holidays: MCMUA no recycle on major holidays; check Blue Diamond holiday shifts with Borough / solidwaste@ email.
Hauler: Blue Diamond (trash); MCMUA (recycling)
Contacts: Borough 50 North Rd — (908) 879-3660; [email protected]; MCMUA (973) 659-3490
Find your day: Trash & Recycling 2026 update
Sources: Trash and recycling: chesterborough.org
Bulk: chesterborough.org
Holidays: mcmua.com
Curbside: chesterborough.org
Verified: 2026-10-15

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