Emerson trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Tue & Fri year-round. Curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. prior / by 6:00 a.m. collection day; containers removed by 7:00 p.m. same day. Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. prior / by 6:00 a.m.; remove by 7:00 p.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov |
| Recycling | Recycling: Every Thursday — paper/cardboard and bottles/cans (commingled) same day (C&P on 2026 calendar). Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov |
| Bulk | Metal/appliances/electronics — schedule Public Works 262-8199 or drop Recycling Center (hours vary by stream). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.org |
| Hauler | Borough of Emerson Public Works. |
| Contacts | Borough Hall 146 Linwood Ave — (201) 262-6086; Public Works (201) 262-8199. Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. prior / by 6:00 a.m.; remove by 7:00 p.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
≤4 furniture; ≤2 × 32-gal ≤50 lb C&D.
Not allowed
Plastic bags for recycling; cardboard boxes as garbage; Styrofoam at Recycling Center.
Bags
No plastic for leaves/recycling.
Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
2026 calendar marks NP/U (e.g. Jan 1); Christmas and other borough holidays on full newsletter grid — check Recycle Coach / PDF for each.
Verified 2026-10-15 · emersonnj.org
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Full details for Emerson: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough. Tue & Fri year-round. Curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. prior / by 6:00 a.m. collection day; containers removed by 7:00 p.m. same day. Cans/bags OK; no cardboard boxes as garbage containers. ≤4 furniture items/collection. Carpet 4 ft rolled/tied. ≤2 × 32-gal construction debris cans ≤50 lb each.
- Recycling
- Every Thursday — paper/cardboard and bottles/cans (commingled) same day (C&P on 2026 calendar). No plastic bags. Recycling Center 1 Palisade Ave / Public Works (201) 262-8199.
- Bulk pickup
- Metal/appliances/electronics — schedule Public Works (201) 262-8199 or drop Recycling Center (hours vary by stream). Furniture ≤4 items with garbage.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. prior / by 6:00 a.m.; remove by 7:00 p.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤4 furniture; ≤2 × 32-gal ≤50 lb C&D.
- Curbside: brush
- Mixed garden debris Mondays Apr 1–Dec 31; branches <4 ft; paper bags/reusable containers; no plastic bags/rocks/dirt; chipper for >4 ft by appointment.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags for recycling; cardboard boxes as garbage; Styrofoam at Recycling Center.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic for leaves/recycling.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Wrong-day items not picked up.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
2026 calendar marks NP/U (e.g. Jan 1); Christmas and other borough holidays on full newsletter grid — check Recycle Coach / PDF for each make-up.
- Hauler
- Borough of Emerson Public Works
- Contacts
- Borough Hall 146 Linwood Ave — (201) 262-6086; Public Works (201) 262-8199
- Find your day
- Garbage & Recycling + 2026 Solid Waste Newsletter
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: emersonnj.gov
Bulk: emersonnj.org
Holidays: emersonnj.org
Curbside: emersonnj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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