Highlands trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Suburban/Roselle — Zones 1 & 3: Mon & Thu. Zones 2 & 4: Tue & Fri. Street→zone lists on Public Works page. Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Bulk/Freon night before Monday pickup; brush ≤5 days prior. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov |
| Recycling | Single-stream recycling — Zones 1 and 3 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday; Zones 2 and 4 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov |
| Bulk | Bulk: Zone Fridays in Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec — Zone 1 1st Fri; Zone 2 2nd; Zone 3 3rd; Zone 4 4th. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov |
| Hauler | Suburban/Roselle Disposal; Borough Public Works yard programs. |
| Contacts | Public Works (732) 872-1224 x250 [email protected]; Suburban/Roselle (973) 675-5451; Hall 151 Navesink Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Bulk/Freon night before Monday pickup; brush ≤5 days prior.
Where
Curbside; brush ≥10 ft from storm drains, ≥25 ft from intersections.
Limits
Extra bulk permit = 2 large items / $50.
Not allowed
Bagged recyclables; C&D/Styrofoam at Center; fuel in equipment.
Bags
No plastic bags for recycling.
Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
2026 Borough Calendar; brush Apr/Oct/Dec zone Fridays (Zone 4 also Jun); leaves Oct–Dec; brush out ≤5 days before.
Verified 2026-10-15 · highlandsnj.gov
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Full details for Highlands: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Suburban/Roselle — Zones 1 & 3: Mon & Thu. Zones 2 & 4: Tue & Fri. Street→zone lists on Public Works page. Missed → (973) 675-5451. No trash Thanksgiving / Christmas / New Year’s Day (2026 calendar); holiday make-up examples on borough news (e.g. Zones 1&3 Thu Dec 25 → Fri Dec 26).
- Recycling
- Single-stream — Zones 1&3 1st & 3rd Wednesday; Zones 2&4 2nd & 4th Wednesday. No residential recycle on 5th Wednesday. Glass/plastic/mixed paper/cardboard flattened & tied; no plastic bags. Recycling Center: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–noon (metals/recyclables/electronics/brush/leaves separated; no C&D/Styrofoam).
- Bulk pickup
- Zone Fridays in Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec — Zone 1 1st Fri; Zone 2 2nd; Zone 3 3rd; Zone 4 4th. Extra bulk/Freon: $50 permit at Borough Hall (2 large items; each fridge/AC own permit) — pickup 2nd & 4th Monday; curb night before.
- Curbside: when
- Bulk/Freon night before Monday pickup; brush ≤5 days prior.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; brush ≥10 ft from storm drains, ≥25 ft from intersections.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra bulk permit = 2 large items / $50.
- Curbside: brush
- Zone Friday brush months; remove vehicles for sweeper.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bagged recyclables; C&D/Styrofoam at Center; fuel in equipment.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for recycling.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
2026 Borough Calendar; brush Apr/Oct/Dec zone Fridays (Zone 4 also Jun); leaves Oct–Dec; brush out ≤5 days before.
- Hauler
- Suburban/Roselle Disposal; Borough Public Works yard programs
- Contacts
- Public Works (732) 872-1224 x250 [email protected]; Suburban/Roselle (973) 675-5451; Hall 151 Navesink Ave
- Find your day
- Public Works zones + 2026 Borough Calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: highlandsnj.gov
Bulk: highlandsnj.gov
Holidays: highlandsnj.gov
Curbside: highlandsnj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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