Fair Haven trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Borough cans (dark gray) — all zones: Tue only Sep 16–May 14; Tue & Fri May 15–Sep 15. Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 5:00 p.m. prior → 6:00 a.m. collection; cans off within 24 hr. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org |
| Recycling | Single-stream every other Wednesday all zones (blue can; cardboard inside can). Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org |
| Bulk | Bulk dates by zone on 2026 Municipal Calendar PDF (brush/leaf/bulk grids). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org |
| Hauler | Borough of Fair Haven (contracted collection) |
| Contacts | Public Works Nick Poruchynsky (732) 747-0241 x217; Hall 748 River Rd — (732) 747-0241; Yard 1 Allen St. Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
5:00 p.m. prior → 6:00 a.m. collection; cans off within 24 hr.
Where
Curbline Borough cans.
Limits
Borough-issued cans; extra can fees.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/construction debris/medical in trash; cardboard beside (not in) recycle can.
Bags
Inside Borough cans; recycle single-stream in blue can.
Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org
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Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
Use 2026 Municipal Calendar for holiday trash/recycle/brush shifts.
Verified 2026-10-15 · fairhavennj.org
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Full details for Fair Haven: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough cans (dark gray) — all zones: Tue only Sep 16–May 14; Tue & Fri May 15–Sep 15. Curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. night before; no later than 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove within 24 hours. Tight lids. Extra cans = tipping fees. No household hazardous waste/construction debris/medical waste. ≥7 days between collections; holiday shifts on Municipal Calendar / Focus.
- Recycling
- Single-stream every other Wednesday all zones (blue can; cardboard inside can). Place night before. Public Works Recycling Center 1 Allen St: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. #1–2 pourable plastics + clear/green/brown glass + Al/tin; summons for non-compliance.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulk dates by zone on 2026 Municipal Calendar PDF (brush/leaf/bulk grids). construction debris not accepted — Monmouth County 732-683-8686. Household hazardous waste → County Tinton Falls by appt.
- Curbside: when
- 5:00 p.m. prior → 6:00 a.m. collection; cans off within 24 hr.
- Curbside: where
- Curbline Borough cans.
- Curbside: limits
- Borough-issued cans; extra can fees.
- Curbside: brush
- Brush/leaf dates on 2026 Municipal Calendar by zone.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/construction debris/medical in trash; cardboard beside (not in) recycle can.
- Curbside: bags
- Inside Borough cans; recycle single-stream in blue can.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Recycling non-compliance may result in summons.
- Holidays
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
Use 2026 Municipal Calendar for holiday trash/recycle/brush shifts (e.g. Memorial Day office closures + next-day trash notations on calendar).
- Hauler
- Borough of Fair Haven (contracted collection)
- Contacts
- Public Works Nick Poruchynsky (732) 747-0241 x217; Hall 748 River Rd — (732) 747-0241; Yard 1 Allen St
- Find your day
- Garbage and Recycling Schedule + 2026 Municipal Calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: fairhavennj.org
Bulk: fairhavennj.org
Holidays: fairhavennj.org
Curbside: fairhavennj.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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