East Rutherford trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Cans ≤36 gal and ≤50 lb (Ord. 2012-8) unless tipper-equipped. Don't dump at PW garage/recycling facilities (fine up to $1,000). Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 6:00 p.m. evening before through 7:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net |
| Recycling | Dual-stream in two labeled “RECYCLING ONLY” containers (stickers at Public Works 300 Hackensack St, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m.): paper/cardboard/magazines/junk. Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net |
| Bulk | Bulk: Heavy trash (metals; unpainted/untreated wood ≤6 ft; furniture; appliances; electronics; rigid plastic toys/buckets/storage without motors). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net |
| Hauler | Borough of East Rutherford Department of Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works (201) 933-3444 ext; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
6:00 p.m. evening before through 7:00 a.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside proper containers; not in public baskets.
Limits
≤50 lb / ≤36 gal per can. Brush ≤6 ft tied. Wood ≤6 ft unpainted/untreated for heavy trash.
Not allowed
Plastic bags in recycling; household hazardous waste/medical in trash (BCUA / County Health); scavenger removal of recyclables illegal.
Bags
Recyclables loose in labeled bins. Yard waste biodegradable bags only.
Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · eastrutherfordnj.net
Private junk pickup
Same-week haul for furniture or a cleanout in East Rutherford. Not affiliated with Town Rulebook or your city — you book directly.
Opens the vendor site. We do not book or take payment.
Show more
Full details for East Rutherford: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough curbside household garbage. Cans ≤36 gal and ≤50 lb (Ord. 2012-8) unless tipper-equipped. East End vs West End street lists on Garbage & Recycling page; exact garbage days on 2026 Collection Calendar PDF. Set out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. day before and no later than 7:00 a.m. collection day. Don't dump at PW garage/recycling facilities (fine up to $1,000).
- Recycling
- Dual-stream in two labeled “RECYCLING ONLY” containers (stickers at Public Works 300 Hackensack St, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m.): (1) paper/cardboard/magazines/junk mail/phone books/office paper/chipboard — flattened in container; (2) cleaned tin/Al cans, glass jars/bottles, plastic bottles. No plastic bags. Calendar/page conflict on shredded paper: Acceptable Materials lists shredded paper in paper container; Unacceptable says don't put shredded paper in recycling — bring to 2 Maple Street drop-off.
- Bulk pickup
- Heavy trash (metals; unpainted/untreated wood ≤6 ft; furniture; appliances; electronics; rigid plastic toys/buckets/storage without motors) on bulk/heavy-trash days per 2026 calendar (both ends). Yard waste Mondays: grass/leaves in biodegradable bags (free at 300 Hackensack for residents); brush tied ≤6 ft; no loose leaf piles at curb.
- Curbside: when
- 6:00 p.m. evening before through 7:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside proper containers; not in public baskets.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤50 lb / ≤36 gal per can. Brush ≤6 ft tied. Wood ≤6 ft unpainted/untreated for heavy trash.
- Curbside: brush
- Tied brush ≤6 ft; leaves/grass in biodegradable bags only (Mondays).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags in recycling; household hazardous waste/medical in trash (BCUA / County Health); scavenger removal of recyclables illegal.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose in labeled bins. Yard waste biodegradable bags only.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Illegal dump at PW/recycling facilities up to $1,000. Other ordinance fines possible.
- Holidays
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- Borough of East Rutherford Department of Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works (201) 933-3444 ext. 277; [email protected]; 300 Hackensack Street / Borough 1 Everett Place, East Rutherford, NJ 07073; Police scavenger reports 201-438-0165
- Find your day
- Garbage & Recycling (East/West street lists) + 2026 Collection Calendar PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: eastrutherfordnj.net
Bulk: eastrutherfordnj.net
Holidays: eastrutherfordnj.net
Curbside: eastrutherfordnj.net - Verified
- 2026-10-15
Town Rulebook is independent and not affiliated with any city or hauler. Schedules change — always confirm with your city. About & disclaimer