East Orange trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Twice weekly by street section in 2026 Solid Waste and Recycling Handbook (North / Central / South zone street lists). Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not before 6:00 p.m. night before scheduled day (2026 handbook). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov |
| Recycling | Single-stream in blue containers only — paper/cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metal cans, plastic bottles (soft drink/milk/water/juice/laundry). Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov |
| Bulk | ≤3 bulk items on bulk day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov |
| Hauler | City of East Orange Department of Public Works / Solid Waste &. |
| Contacts | Solid Waste & Recycling (973) 266-5337; 44 City Hall Plaza; Recycling Center 133 Midland Avenue; metal 973-489-4992. Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Not before 6:00 p.m. night before scheduled day (2026 handbook).
Where
Curbside; keep bulk separate from garbage; no lawn debris in street.
Limits
Bulk ≤3 items; branch bundles ≤3; cans ≤50 lb; Midland drop-off ≤10 bulk items/visit.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste, dirt, stones, concrete, bricks, stumps, logs; scavenger theft of curb recyclables is a crime.
Bags
Garbage bagged inside can; mattresses clear 1.5 mil wrap; recycling not in bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
2026 handbook lists no-collection holidays: New Year's Day Jan 1, Memorial Day May 25, Independence Day Jul 4 (Sat), Labor Day Sep 7, Thanksgiving Nov.
Verified 2026-10-15 · eastorange-nj.gov
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Full details for East Orange: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works. Twice weekly by street section in 2026 Solid Waste and Recycling Handbook (North / Central / South zone street lists). Example patterns in handbook: North garbage Mon/Thu; Central Tue/Fri; South Wed/Sat — check address in handbook. Garbage = food/household functions only (not clothes, recyclables, bulky, appliances, scrap metal). Bagged in plastic bag inside black/gray can ≤50 lb; loose bags/paper bags/boxes/loose can garbage not accepted. Set out not before 6:00 p.m. night before (2026 handbook.m. Handbook). Holidays with no collection listed in handbook — next scheduled day.
- Recycling
- Single-stream in blue containers only — paper/cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metal cans, plastic bottles (soft drink/milk/water/juice/laundry) rinsed; no plastic/paper bags for recycling. Not: window glass, dishes, bulbs, paint cans, Styrofoam, foil pans, yogurt cups, oil bottles, plastic bags, toys. Biweekly/day by zone street list + bulletin dates.
- Bulk pickup
- ≤3 bulk items on bulk day (furniture, cabinets, mattresses/box springs in clear 1.5 mil poly bag per Ord. 21 of 2025, doors/screens, carpet rolls cut to 4 ft, bathroom fixtures, empty paint cans, lawn/garden debris). Scrap wood/branches: ≤3 bundles, cut 4 ft, one-person lift. Lawn/garden: ≤3 bags construction-debris-style ≤50 lb on bulk day (handbook wording). No call needed for bulk. Appliances/electronics/tires/metals by appointment (973) 266-5337; metal also 973-489-4992. Yard Midland Ave: bulk drop-off up to 10 items/visit, extended hours twice/month 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (Mayor letter).
- Curbside: when
- Not before 6:00 p.m. night before scheduled day (2026 handbook).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; keep bulk separate from garbage; no lawn debris in street.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulk ≤3 items; branch bundles ≤3; cans ≤50 lb; Midland drop-off ≤10 bulk items/visit.
- Curbside: brush
- Branches cut 4 ft, tied, ≤3 bundles liftable by one person; lawn rakings ≤3 bags ≤50 lb on bulk day.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste, dirt, stones, concrete, bricks, stumps, logs; scavenger theft of curb recyclables is a crime.
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage bagged inside can; mattresses clear 1.5 mil wrap; recycling not in bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Littering fines starting $500 + possible community service (Mayor 2026 letter). Other code fines not fully dollarized on handbook
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 handbook lists no-collection holidays: New Year's Day Jan 1, Memorial Day May 25, Independence Day Jul 4 (Sat), Labor Day Sep 7, Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 — place on next scheduled day if your day falls on listed holiday.
- Hauler
- City of East Orange Department of Public Works / Solid Waste & Recycling
- Contacts
- Solid Waste & Recycling (973) 266-5337; 44 City Hall Plaza; Recycling Center 133 Midland Avenue; metal 973-489-4992
- Find your day
- 2026 Solid Waste and Recycling Handbook PDF + street section lists
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: eastorange-nj.gov
Bulk: eastorange-nj.gov
Holidays: eastorange-nj.gov
Curbside: eastorange-nj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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