New Milford trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Summer both sections Tue & Fri (2025 calendar window May 27–Sep 5 — check 2026 summer dates on borough 2026 calendar / Public Works). Verified 2026-10-15 · newmilfordnj.gov |
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| Curbside | Curbside on scheduled day; ME/BR require advance call. Center drop Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · fw2.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com |
| Recycling | Curbside recycling every Thursday alternating paper/newspaper/cardboard and bottles/cans/plastics (BC) — plastics #1/#2/#5 only. Verified 2026-10-15 · newmilfordnj.gov |
| Bulk | 1 bulk item/garbage pickup (sofa/chair/mattress/box-spring/toilet examples). Carpet cut 3 ft, tied, ≤5 bundles. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · fw2.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com |
| Hauler | Borough Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works 850 Robert Chester Way — (201) 967-8172; Borough Hall 930 River Rd — (201) 967-5044. Verified 2026-10-15 · newmilfordnj.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Curbside on scheduled day; ME/BR require advance call. Center drop Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where
Curbside. Recycling center: 850 Robert K. Chester Way.
Limits
≤5 containers + 4 bags ≤40 lb; bulk 1 item; carpet ≤5 × 3-ft bundles; branch ≤5 × 3-ft bundles.
Not allowed
Construction debris; plastic bags in recycling; plastic bags for grass/leaves curbside.
Bags
Trash containers/bags OK within caps. Grass/leaves paper bags or cans only. Recyclables not in plastic bags.
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Holidays
Check 2026 Public Works calendar for holiday shifts (borough announces 2026 Recycling Calendar Info).
Verified 2026-10-15 · newmilfordnj.gov
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Full details for New Milford: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough Public Works. G1 North (Oradell border to Cedar Rd, both sides): Tuesdays. G2 South (south of Cedar Rd to New Bridge Rd): Fridays. Summer both sections Tue & Fri (2025 calendar window May 27–Sep 5 — check 2026 summer dates on borough 2026 calendar / Public Works). Trash ≤5 containers + 4 bags/pickup; ≤40 lb/container.
- Recycling
- Curbside every Thursday alternating paper/newspaper/cardboard (P) and bottles/cans/plastics (BC) — plastics #1/#2/#5 only. No plastic bags in recycling (won't pick up; trucks won't return). Large cardboard, waste oil, car/rechargeable batteries, tires (rims off) — recycling center drop only. Yard: grass/leaves Wed Apr–Oct in paper bags/cans (no plastic); rake-to-curb late fall (no fixed day on 2025 calendar).
- Bulk pickup
- 1 bulk item/garbage pickup (sofa/chair/mattress/box-spring/toilet examples). Carpet cut 3 ft, tied, ≤5 bundles. Latex paint dried, curb next to trash without lid. Appliances/electronics/metal (ME): call Public Works 2 days ahead — 1st & 3rd Wed. Branches (BR): call 2 days ahead — 2nd & 4th Wed; cut 3 ft, ≤5 bundles. construction debris not accepted.
- Curbside: when
- Curbside on scheduled day; ME/BR require advance call. Center drop Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside. Recycling center: 850 Robert K. Chester Way.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤5 containers + 4 bags ≤40 lb; bulk 1 item; carpet ≤5 × 3-ft bundles; branch ≤5 × 3-ft bundles.
- Curbside: brush
- Branches 3 ft tied/bundled; call 2 days ahead for BR list.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Construction debris; plastic bags in recycling; plastic bags for grass/leaves curbside.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash containers/bags OK within caps. Grass/leaves paper bags or cans only. Recyclables not in plastic bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Improper recycling (plastic bags) = no pickup / no return trip. Dollar fines.
- Holidays
Check 2026 Public Works calendar for holiday shifts (borough announces 2026 Recycling Calendar Info). Yard/recycling center: Mon–Sat 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (NJDEP lists Sat winter may shift 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). Household hazardous waste via BCUA (201-807-5825 / bcua.org).
- Hauler
- Borough Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works 850 Robert Chester Way — (201) 967-8172; Borough Hall 930 River Rd — (201) 967-5044
- Find your day
- 2025 Public Works/Recycling Calendar (official Finalweb/S3; standing G1/G2/Thu rules)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: newmilfordnj.gov
Bulk: fw2.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com
Holidays: newmilfordnj.gov
Curbside: fw2.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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