Mendham trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Borough doesn't provide garbage — residents contract private haulers (Borough lists Scarano, Blue Diamond, Grand, IWS, WM). Check days/set-out with hauler. Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Recycle Wed night / ≤6:00 a.m. Thu; bulk evening prior to Mon. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org |
| Recycling | Borough / Affordable Cartage LLC/Ricova (effective 2026-06-01) — every Thursday single-stream; out Wed night or ≤6:00 a.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org |
| Bulk | Same hauler every Monday; Mon holiday → Tuesday; out evening prior; missed → Public Works by 10:00 a.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org |
| Hauler | Private (trash); Affordable Cartage/Ricova. |
| Contacts | Public Works (973) 543-6535; Hall 2 W Main St (973) 543-7152. Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Recycle Wed night / ≤6:00 a.m. Thu; bulk evening prior to Mon.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Recycle ≤50 lb/container.
Not allowed
Plastic-bagged recycle; Borough doesn't haul regular MSW.
Bags
No plastic bags for recycle.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.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 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Recycle holiday → Fri; bulk Mon holiday → Tue (Borough pages).
Verified 2026-10-15 · mendhamnj.org
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- Trash
- Borough doesn't provide garbage — residents contract private haulers (Borough lists Scarano, Blue Diamond, Grand, IWS, WM). Check days/set-out with hauler.
- Recycling
- Borough / Affordable Cartage LLC/Ricova (effective 2026-06-01) — every Thursday single-stream; out Wed night or ≤6:00 a.m. Thu; ≤50 lb / ≤50 gal; lids/handles; no plastic bags. Holidays New Year's Day/Memorial/Jul 4/Labor/Thanksgiving/Christmas → Friday.
- Bulk pickup
- Same hauler every Monday; Mon holiday → Tuesday; out evening prior; missed → Public Works 973-543-6535 by 10:00 a.m. next day.
- Curbside: when
- Recycle Wed night / ≤6:00 a.m. Thu; bulk evening prior to Mon.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Recycle ≤50 lb/container.
- Curbside: brush
- Depot 37 Ironia Rd grass/leaves/brush Mon–Fri 7–3 / Sat 8–2:30; electronics Sat only (MCMUA).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic-bagged recycle; Borough doesn't haul regular MSW.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for recycle.
- 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
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): 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
Recycle holiday → Fri; bulk Mon holiday → Tue (Borough pages).
- Hauler
- Private (trash); Affordable Cartage/Ricova (Borough recycle/bulk from 2026-06-01)
- Contacts
- Public Works (973) 543-6535; Hall 2 W Main St (973) 543-7152
- Find your day
- Garbage Collection Information + Residential Curbside Recycling + Bulk Trash Program
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: mendhamnj.org
Bulk: mendhamnj.org
Holidays: mendhamnj.org
Curbside: mendhamnj.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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