Mountain Lakes trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | B&B Disposal (from Jan 1, 2026); D2 Tue; D3 Wed; D5 Fri. Out by 7:00 a.m. (pickup ~7:30 a.m.). ≤2 cans ~30. Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | ≤7:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov |
| Recycling | Same district day — alternating weeks paper/cardboard vs cans/glass/plastics (#1/#2/#5; no lids; no plastic bags). Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov |
| Bulk | Bulk: Quarterly curb (not homeside) same day as route: Jan 12–16, Apr 13–17, Jul 13–17, Oct 12–16, 2026; ≤500 lb/address; out by 7:00 a.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov |
| Hauler | B&B Disposal (Borough contract) |
| Contacts | Borough Hall 400 Boulevard — (973) 334-3131; B&B 877-465-4433; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
≤7:00 a.m. collection day.
Where
Homeside (garage-adjacent / ≤6 ft of house) for trash/recycle; curb for bulk.
Limits
2×30–35 gal / 50 lb; bulk ≤500 lb.
Not allowed
Plastic-bagged recycle; appliances/e-waste/brush in quarterly bulk; grass in trash.
Bags
Trash bags tied; recycle loose/rigid containers or paper bags for paper.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov
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 | — |
If route day = holiday → next day: New Year's Day → Fri Jan 2; Memorial → Tue May 26; Labor → Tue Sep 8; Thanksgiving → Fri.
Verified 2026-10-15 · mountainlakes.gov
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- Trash
- B&B Disposal (from Jan 1, 2026) — 1×/week homeside by voting district: D1 Mon; D2 Tue; D3 Wed; D4 Thu; D5 Fri. Out by 7:00 a.m. (pickup ~7:30 a.m.). ≤2 cans ~30–35 gal / ≤50 lb each; excess → Borough Hall green bags. Trash first, then recycle same day later. Missed → [email protected] / 877-465-4433.
- Recycling
- Same district day — alternating weeks paper/cardboard vs cans/glass/plastics (#1/#2/#5; no lids; no plastic bags). Containers ≤30–35 gal / ≤50 lb. Center 55 Pocono Rd Tue/Thu/Sat 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (hang tag).
- Bulk pickup
- Quarterly curb (not homeside) same day as route: Jan 12–16, Apr 13–17, Jul 13–17, Oct 12–16, 2026; ≤500 lb/address; out by 7:00 a.m. Furniture/mattresses (≤2)/rugs/wood rules in 2026 brochure — no appliances/e-waste/brush in bulk (Center/County).
- Curbside: when
- ≤7:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Homeside (garage-adjacent / ≤6 ft of house) for trash/recycle; curb for bulk.
- Curbside: limits
- 2×30–35 gal / 50 lb; bulk ≤500 lb.
- Curbside: brush
- Brush/leaves → Recycling Center (not bulk); grass cut-and-leave (not garbage).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic-bagged recycle; appliances/e-waste/brush in quarterly bulk; grass in trash.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bags tied; recycle loose/rigid containers or paper bags for paper.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Contaminated loads costly to Borough (brochure warning).
- 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
If route day = holiday → next day: New Year's Day → Fri Jan 2; Memorial → Tue May 26; Labor → Tue Sep 8; Thanksgiving → Fri Nov 27; Christmas → Sat Dec 26.
- Hauler
- B&B Disposal (Borough contract)
- Contacts
- Borough Hall 400 Boulevard — (973) 334-3131; B&B 877-465-4433; [email protected]
- Find your day
- Solid Waste + Jan 2026 changes notice + 2026 Guidelines Brochure
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: mountainlakes.gov
Bulk: mountainlakes.gov
Holidays: mountainlakes.gov
Curbside: mountainlakes.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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