Elizabeth trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Wards 1–3: garbage Mon & Thu; Wards 4–6: Tue & Fri. Place containers curb after 6:00 p.m. night before (calendar + code Ch. 8.24). Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. day prior; remove if uncollected after scheduled day until next 6:00 p.m. window (code). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org |
| Recycling | Wednesday citywide (mandated separation). Calendar brochure is combined EN/ES; multifamily enclosure/signage rules noted in calendar intro. Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org |
| Bulk | Up to three household items with regular garbage on second garbage day of week only (Thu wards 1–3; Fri wards 4–6) — not Mon/Tue. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org |
| Hauler | City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works appointment line (908) 820-4150; City 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201; Main 908-820-4000; Public Info 908-820-4124; Union County household hazardous waste. Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. day prior; remove if uncollected after scheduled day until next 6:00 p.m. window (code).
Where
Curb directly in front of own property only.
Limits
≤3 bulk household items on second weekly garbage day.
Not allowed
C&D/TV/doors/windows in bulk; mixing mandated recyclables improperly.
Bags
Follow calendar receptacle rules; recyclables separated.
Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org
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Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
Labor Day 2026-09-07 — no garbage; resume Tue Sep 8 all wards (public notice).
Verified 2026-10-15 · elizabethnj.org
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Full details for Elizabeth: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works / 2026 Trash & Recycling Calendar. Wards 1–3: garbage Mon & Thu; Wards 4–6: Tue & Fri. Place containers curb after 6:00 p.m. night before (calendar + code Ch. 8.24).
- Recycling
- Wednesday citywide (mandated separation). Calendar brochure is combined EN/ES; multifamily (3+) enclosure/signage rules noted in calendar intro.
- Bulk pickup
- Up to three (3) household items with regular garbage on second garbage day of week only (Thu wards 1–3; Fri wards 4–6) — not Mon/Tue. Allowed: couches, tables, chairs, mattresses, dressers, closets, rugs, vanities. Not: doors, windows, TVs, concrete, rocks, dirt, sheetrock, wood, construction materials (contractor/owner to dispose). Metal & metal appliances and leaves/grass/bushes/logs/branches: appointment (908) 820-4150. Household hazardous waste via Union County Special Hazardous Days (908) 654-9890.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. day prior; remove if uncollected after scheduled day until next 6:00 p.m. window (code).
- Curbside: where
- Curb directly in front of own property only.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤3 bulk household items on second weekly garbage day.
- Curbside: brush
- Leaves/grass/branches by appointment (908) 820-4150.
- Curbside: not allowed
- C&D/TV/doors/windows in bulk; mixing mandated recyclables improperly.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow calendar receptacle rules; recyclables separated.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Chapter 8.24 penalties for early or improper curb set-out.
- Holidays
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
Labor Day 2026-09-07 — no garbage; resume Tue Sep 8 all wards (public notice). Other 2026 holidays.
- Hauler
- City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works (contract scavenger per code)
- Contacts
- Public Works appointment line (908) 820-4150; City 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201; Main 908-820-4000; Public Info 908-820-4124; Union County household hazardous waste (908) 654-9890
- Find your day
- 2026 Trash & Recycling Calendar PDF (DocumentCenter View/9644)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: elizabethnj.org
Bulk: elizabethnj.org
Holidays: elizabethnj.org
Curbside: elizabethnj.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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