Morris Plains trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Borough / Suburban Disposal (MCMUA town detail) — Monday & Thursday. Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Trash night before Mon/Thu; recycle ≤6:00 a.m. Tue. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · mcmua.com |
| Recycling | MCMUA single-stream every Tuesday — aluminum/glass/steel/plastic mixed with paper/cardboard (no bundling required). Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org |
| Bulk | One large/heavy item each Thursday (e.g. Fridge doors off, A/C). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org |
| Hauler | Suburban Disposal (Borough garbage); MCMUA recycling. |
| Contacts | Hall 531 Speedwell Ave — (973) 538-2224; Suburban 973-675-5451; MCMUA 973-659-3490; Public Works yard waste 973-538-2224. Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Trash night before Mon/Thu; recycle ≤6:00 a.m. Tue.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
Recycle ≤32 gal/50 lb; 1 bulk item Thu.
Not allowed
Plastic bags at recycle center; oversized private bulk piles on Thursday curb.
Bags
Single-stream loose mix OK per MCMUA.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mcmua.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org
Holidays
Trash holiday adjustments noted on Borough page but cells not listed; MCMUA recycle skips major holidays — check morrisplainsboro.org +.
Verified 2026-10-15 · morrisplainsboro.org
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Full details for Morris Plains: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough / Suburban Disposal (MCMUA town detail) — Monday & Thursday. Curb the night before. Weather delays via website/email. Holidays: page notes schedule changes — check the city page.
- Recycling
- MCMUA single-stream every Tuesday — aluminum/glass/steel/plastic mixed with paper/cardboard (no bundling required). Container ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; curb before 6:00 a.m. No collection on major holidays. Depot 263 Tabor Rd Sat 8 a.m.–noon (e-waste/scrap metal/bulky plastics; no plastic bags).
- Bulk pickup
- One large/heavy item each Thursday (e.g. Fridge doors off, A/C). Large quantities = private haul at resident expense.
- Curbside: when
- Trash night before Mon/Thu; recycle ≤6:00 a.m. Tue.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- Recycle ≤32 gal/50 lb; 1 bulk item Thu.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste via Borough Public Works 10 Borough Terrace — (973) 538-2224 (details on Recycling page contacts).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags at recycle center; oversized private bulk piles on Thursday curb.
- Curbside: bags
- Single-stream loose mix OK per MCMUA.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
Trash holiday adjustments noted on Borough page but cells not listed; MCMUA recycle skips major holidays — check morrisplainsboro.org + Recycle Coach.
- Hauler
- Suburban Disposal (Borough garbage); MCMUA recycling
- Contacts
- Hall 531 Speedwell Ave — (973) 538-2224; Suburban 973-675-5451; MCMUA 973-659-3490; Public Works yard waste 973-538-2224
- Find your day
- Trash Collection + Recycling + MCMUA Morris Plains curb page
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: morrisplainsboro.org
Bulk: morrisplainsboro.org
Holidays: morrisplainsboro.org
Curbside: mcmua.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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