Egg Harbor City trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly ACUA — Tue / Wed / Thu by zone (Philadelphia Ave corridors on city page). Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 5:00 p.m. night before; out before 7:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org |
| Recycling | Every other Wednesday 7:00 a.m. — glass, plastic, paper, cardboard in City carts (extra recycle in lidded containers). Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org |
| Bulk | 2 bulky items per household per trash day (mattress/furniture OK). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org |
| Hauler | ACUA. |
| Contacts | 500 London Ave, Egg Harbor City NJ 08215; PW 609-965-0081; ACUA 609-272-6960. Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 5:00 p.m. night before; out before 7:00 a.m.
Where
Rear of property on terrace; remove by 8:00 p.m.
Limits
2 bulky/trash day; City carts.
Not allowed
Construction debris; white goods (city); household hazardous waste in trash; e-waste curbside (garage drop-off).
Bags
Secure lids on extras.
Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · eggharborcity.org
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Full details for Egg Harbor City: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Weekly ACUA — Tue / Wed / Thu by zone (Philadelphia Ave corridors on city page). City carts (+ lidded extras); begin 7:00 a.m. out after 5:00 p.m. night before on rear terrace; remove by 8:00 p.m. collection day.
- Recycling
- Every other Wednesday 7:00 a.m. — glass, plastic, paper, cardboard in City carts (extra recycle in lidded containers).
- Bulk pickup
- 2 bulky items per household per trash day (mattress/furniture OK). No C&D or white goods on city page; ACUA notes metals/appliances with CFCs removed separately. Yard waste select Wednesdays (ACUA calendar); brush ≤4 ft / 8″ dia twine-tied; no plastic bags; non-cart containers ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: when
- After 5:00 p.m. night before; out before 7:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Rear of property on terrace; remove by 8:00 p.m.
- Curbside: limits
- 2 bulky/trash day; City carts.
- Curbside: brush
- ≤4 ft × 8″ twine; yard bags OK (no plastic).
- Curbside: not allowed
- construction debris; white goods (city); household hazardous waste in trash; e-waste curbside (garage drop-off).
- Curbside: bags
- Secure lids on extras.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on waste-services page.
- Holidays
Use ACUA Find My Schedule / calendar for holiday shifts.
- Hauler
- ACUA
- Contacts
- 500 London Ave, Egg Harbor City NJ 08215; PW 609-965-0081; ACUA 609-272-6960
- Find your day
- Garbage & Recycling
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: eggharborcity.org
Bulk: eggharborcity.org
Holidays: acua.com
Curbside: eggharborcity.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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