North Caldwell trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Twice weekly — Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by street (2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedules PDF / annual flyer). Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Recycle by 7:00 a.m. Wed; bulk by 7:00 a.m.; recycle containers Tue 7 p.m.–Wed 8 p.m. window. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org |
| Recycling | Alternating Wednesdays — paper/cardboard vs commingled (glass jars no lids; Al/bi-metal cans; plastics #1/#2/#5). Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org |
| Bulk | Bulk: Alternating Wednesdays: Mon/Thu routes → 1st & 3rd Wed; Tue/Fri → 2nd & 4th Wed. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org |
| Hauler | F. Basso, Jr. |
| Contacts | 141 Gould Ave — (973) 228-6410; Recycling ext; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Recycle by 7:00 a.m. Wed; bulk by 7:00 a.m.; recycle containers Tue 7 p.m.–Wed 8 p.m. window.
Where
Curbside (default).
Limits
Recycle ≤65 lb/container; bulk metal fee $25 4th Mon.
Not allowed
Plastic bags for recycling; propane/batteries curb; e-waste/tires/household hazardous waste on regular routes.
Bags
No plastic bags for recyclables; biodegradable paper for yard.
Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Presidents Day 2026 | 2026-02-16 | — |
| 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 | — |
Listed holidays delay trash to next scheduled day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · northcaldwell.org
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Full details for North Caldwell: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Twice weekly — Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri by street (2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedules PDF / annual flyer). Hauler F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal; curb required (optional rear/side contract $50/mo via fbassoinc.com). Holidays New Year's Day, Presidents’, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas → next scheduled collection day (not next weekday). Missed: 973-228-6410 opt 2 then 1.
- Recycling
- Alternating Wednesdays — paper/cardboard vs commingled (glass jars no lids; Al/bi-metal cans; plastics #1/#2/#5). By 7:00 a.m.; containers out after 7:00 p.m. Tue, removed by 8:00 p.m. Wed. Sturdy containers ≤65 lb; no plastic bags. 2026 paper dates e.g. Jan 14 & 28, Feb 11 & 25… (PDF). Grass/yard on 2nd household collection day of week in biodegradable paper bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Alternating Wednesdays: Mon/Thu routes → 1st & 3rd Wed; Tue/Fri → 2nd & 4th Wed. Curb by 7:00 a.m. Metal bulk 4th Monday/month $25 — Metal Goods Form + pay Borough Hall. No propane/batteries at Borough Hall — Essex County household hazardous waste May/Oct (973-792-9060). E-waste/tires/household hazardous waste → Essex County.
- Curbside: when
- Recycle by 7:00 a.m. Wed; bulk by 7:00 a.m.; recycle containers Tue 7 p.m.–Wed 8 p.m. window.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside (default).
- Curbside: limits
- Recycle ≤65 lb/container; bulk metal fee $25 4th Mon.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard in biodegradable paper bags on 2nd trash day.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags for recycling; propane/batteries curb; e-waste/tires/household hazardous waste on regular routes.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for recyclables; biodegradable paper for yard.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Bagged recyclables left at curb.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents Day 2026 (2026-02-16): 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
Listed holidays delay trash to next scheduled day. Recycle Coach / PDF for week type.
- Hauler
- F. Basso, Jr. Rubbish Removal (Borough contract)
- Contacts
- 141 Gould Ave — (973) 228-6410; Recycling ext. 106; [email protected]
- Find your day
- 2026 Solid Waste Collection Schedules PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: northcaldwell.org
Bulk: northcaldwell.org
Holidays: northcaldwell.org
Curbside: northcaldwell.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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