Matawan trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | 2026 (Jersey Specialized Hauling / zone realign to leaf zones): Zones 1; Zone 4 Tuesday (check street via Recycle Coach / 2026 schedule PDF). Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Per calendar / Recycle Coach (night before practice common). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com |
| Recycling | Dual-stream alternating White (commingled) / Blue (mixed paper/cardboard) weeks. Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com |
| Bulk | Per 2026–27 Trash & Recycling Calendar / Recycling Dept materials — bulk/metal rules and vendor list on calendar PDF; call Recycling Coord x132. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com |
| Hauler | Jersey Specialized Hauling (from May 11, 2026); RTS missed-stop. |
| Contacts | Recycling Coord (732) 566-3898 x132 [email protected]; Hall 201 Broad St. Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Per calendar / Recycle Coach (night before practice common).
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Trash ≤64 gal; recycle ≤32 gal labeled.
Not allowed
Recycling in plastic bags; mixing streams wrong week.
Bags
Trash bagged in cans; recycle loose in labeled cans.
Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com
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Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Holiday/severe weather → remaining pickups that week +1 day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · matawanborough.com
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Full details for Matawan: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough contract — effective May 11, 2026 (Jersey Specialized Hauling / zone realign to leaf zones): Zones 1–2 garbage Friday; Zone 3 Monday; Zone 4 Tuesday (check street via Recycle Coach / 2026 schedule PDF). Pre–May 11 2026 calendar showed borough-wide Monday trash — use May 11+ zone days going forward. Trash in cans ≤64 gal; bagged OK inside cans.
- Recycling
- Dual-stream alternating White (commingled) / Blue (mixed paper/cardboard) weeks. May 11+: Zones 1–2 recycle Thursday; Zones 3–4 Wednesday. Recycle in labeled cans ≤32 gal — no plastic bags. Missed trash/recycle: RTS 1-833-787-4636 / [email protected].
- Bulk pickup
- Per 2026–27 Trash & Recycling Calendar / Recycling Dept materials — bulk/metal rules and vendor list on calendar PDF; call Recycling Coord 732-566-3898 x132. Brush/yard waste days on municipal calendar (e.g. Bundled brush + biodegradable paper bags).
- Curbside: when
- Per calendar / Recycle Coach (night before practice common).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Trash ≤64 gal; recycle ≤32 gal labeled.
- Curbside: brush
- Bundled brush + biodegradable paper bags on posted days.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Recycling in plastic bags; mixing streams wrong week.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged in cans; recycle loose in labeled cans.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Holiday/severe weather → remaining pickups that week +1 day. Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day 2027 (per new-contract flyer).
- Hauler
- Jersey Specialized Hauling (from May 11, 2026); RTS missed-stop contact listed
- Contacts
- Recycling Coord (732) 566-3898 x132 [email protected]; Hall 201 Broad St
- Find your day
- Recycling Dept + NEW TRASH CONTRACT 2026 PDF + 2026–27 Calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: matawanborough.com
Bulk: matawanborough.com
Holidays: matawanborough.com
Curbside: matawanborough.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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