Garwood trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | South Side: Mon & Fri. Covered watertight receptacle ≤35 gal; curb after 6:00 p.m. night before. No recyclables/brush/leaves/grass/non-household in garbage cans. Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6:00 p.m. night before garbage. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org |
| Recycling | Wednesdays alternating sides — Grand Sanitation (missed). Recycle Coach. Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org |
| Bulk | Bulk: White goods/appliances on your garbage day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · garwoodnj.govoffice3.com |
| Hauler | Borough Public Works (garbage); Grand Sanitation (recycling) |
| Contacts | Borough Hall 403 South Ave — (908) 789-0710; Grand Sanitation (908) 222-1566. Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6:00 p.m. night before garbage.
Where
Curbside; North vs South per map note.
Limits
≤35 gal covered cans.
Not allowed
Recyclables/brush/leaves in garbage receptacle; propane on grills.
Bags
Biodegradable leaf bags only for fall leaves.
Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · garwood.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
H markers on 2026 North/South calendars (e.g. New Year's Day, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving/Christmas clusters).
Verified 2026-10-15 · garwoodnj.govoffice3.com
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- Trash
- Borough Public Works. North Side (incl. All Willow Ave, New St, Myrtle dead-ends off New St): Wed & Sat per 2026 G markers. South Side: Mon & Fri. Covered watertight receptacle ≤35 gal; curb after 6:00 p.m. night before. No recyclables/brush/leaves/grass/non-household in garbage cans.
- Recycling
- Wednesdays alternating sides — Grand Sanitation (908-222-1566 missed). Recycle Coach. Grass/brush every Wed Apr 1–Oct 28 (not in recycling can). Fall leaf biodegradable bags by North/South weeks Nov–Dec (bags at Public Works). Christmas trees every Wed in January.
- Bulk pickup
- White goods/appliances on your garbage day (hot water heaters, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators/freezers doors off, washers/dryers, microwaves, grills no propane, ACs, gym equipment, lawn mowers/snow blowers oil/gas drained). Bulk by permit Apr 6 & Jun 15 (permits due 2 weeks prior). Drop-off recycling behind Public Works (electronics, plastic film, concrete, brick, motor oil) listed dates 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Curbside: when
- After 6:00 p.m. night before garbage.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; North vs South per map note.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤35 gal covered cans.
- Curbside: brush
- Grass/brush Wed Apr–Oct; leaf bags biodegradable fall weeks.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Recyclables/brush/leaves in garbage receptacle; propane on grills.
- Curbside: bags
- Biodegradable leaf bags only for fall leaves.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Improper containers not picked up.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
H markers on 2026 North/South calendars (e.g. New Year's Day, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving/Christmas clusters). Storm cancellations posted on Public Works page.
- Hauler
- Borough Public Works (garbage); Grand Sanitation (recycling)
- Contacts
- Borough Hall 403 South Ave — (908) 789-0710; Grand Sanitation (908) 222-1566
- Find your day
- Schedule of Services + 2026 Public Works Schedule PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: garwood.org
Bulk: garwoodnj.govoffice3.com
Holidays: garwoodnj.govoffice3.com
Curbside: garwood.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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