Madison trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | District schedule on 2026 Recycling Newsletter: summer 2×/week May 4; Sep 5 (e.g. 1A Mon+Thu; 1B Thu+Mon; 2A Tue+Fri; 2B Fri+Tue; 2C/3 Wed+Sat patterns) Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 4:00 p.m. day before; remove by 8:00 p.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org |
| Recycling | Recycling: Same weekday as yard waste by district (Mon/Tue/Wed) — paper/cardboard vs bottles/cans alternate weeks (newsletter calendar). Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org |
| Bulk | Appliances — Clerk’s office $25/appliance Mon–Thu; Public Works picks up Friday. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · mcmua.com |
| Hauler | Suburban Disposal; Borough Recycling Center / Public Works appliances. |
| Contacts | Public Works 34 John Ave — (973) 593-3088 [email protected]; Suburban (973) 227-7020; Hall 50 Kings Rd. Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 4:00 p.m. day before; remove by 8:00 p.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside (or paid rear-yard).
Limits
≤40 lb/container; no C&D/TVs/grass/leaves/medical/recyclables in garbage.
Not allowed
Plastic-bagged recycling; garbage in cardboard boxes.
Bags
Flatten/tie cardboard; no plastic bags for recycle.
Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
2026 newsletter holiday cells (New Year's Day, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, etc.); e.g.
Verified 2026-10-15 · rosenet.org
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Full details for Madison: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Suburban Disposal — district schedule on 2026 Recycling Newsletter: summer 2×/week May 4–Sep 5 (e.g. 1A Mon+Thu; 1B Thu+Mon; 2A Tue+Fri; 2B Fri+Tue; 2C/3 Wed+Sat patterns); rest of year 1×/week primary day. Optional rear-yard $150/yr or enhanced $250/yr. Curb no earlier than 4:00 p.m. day before; containers off curb by 8:00 p.m. collection day. ≤40 lb/container. Street→district on newsletter.
- Recycling
- Same weekday as yard waste by district (Mon/Tue/Wed) — paper/cardboard vs bottles/cans alternate weeks (newsletter calendar). No plastic bags. Recycling Center Station Rd: Tue/Fri 8–noon; Sat 8–2:30 (textiles/Styrofoam/electronics). Missed recycle → Public Works 973-593-3088.
- Bulk pickup
- Appliances — Clerk’s office $25/appliance Mon–Thu; Public Works picks up Friday. Yard waste Mar–Dec on district recycle weekday. Recycle Coach for holiday/weather pushes.
- Curbside: when
- After 4:00 p.m. day before; remove by 8:00 p.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside (or paid rear-yard).
- Curbside: limits
- ≤40 lb/container; no C&D/TVs/grass/leaves/medical/recyclables in garbage.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste on district day — Recycle Coach / newsletter.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic-bagged recycling; garbage in cardboard boxes.
- Curbside: bags
- Flatten/tie cardboard; no plastic bags for recycle.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
2026 newsletter holiday cells (New Year's Day, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, etc.); e.g. Labor Day 2026 Districts 1A/1B moved to Thu Sep 10 (borough notice).
- Hauler
- Suburban Disposal; Borough Recycling Center / Public Works appliances
- Contacts
- Public Works 34 John Ave — (973) 593-3088 [email protected]; Suburban (973) 227-7020; Hall 50 Kings Rd
- Find your day
- 2026 Recycling Newsletter + Recycling/Garbage/Yard Waste
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: rosenet.org
Bulk: mcmua.com
Holidays: rosenet.org
Curbside: rosenet.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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