Oakland bulk trash pickup

Metal/white goods monthly program continues under SSA (first/third Wed historically via Public Works — check current with Borough).

Verified 2026-10-15 · oakland-nj.org

At a glance

Brush	Weekly vegetative Apr–Dec on Thu/Fri under new SSA.
Limits	Dual-stream separate containers mandatory.
Not allowed	Aerosol cans in recycle (garbage); mixed dual-stream left at curb.
Curbside	Per Borough calendar / PW (typically night before). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · oakland-nj.org

Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

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When

Per Borough calendar / PW (typically night before).

Where

Curbside by north/south district.

Limits

Dual-stream separate containers mandatory.

Not allowed

Aerosol cans in recycle (garbage); mixed dual-stream left at curb.

Bags

No plastic bags for recyclables (practice).

Verified 2026-10-15 · oakland-nj.org

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Recycling / Garbage (SSA transition + prior newsletter schedule)

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Full details for Oakland: every rule, with sources

Trash: From Jul 1, 2026 shared services with Pompton Lakes (replacing Suburban) — frequency/days unchanged: South Mon & Thu; North Tue & Fri. Holiday → skip to next regular garbage day (per prior borough calendars; check 2026–27 calendar).
Recycling: Wednesdays dual-stream alternating paper/cardboard vs commingled (bottles/cans/containers) — separate containers required. Wed holiday → makeup Thursday (prior newsletter rule). Access Pompton Lakes Recycling Center Grove St under SSA.
Bulk pickup: Metal/white goods monthly program continues under SSA (first/third Wed historically via Public Works — check current with Borough 201-337-8104). Yard waste weekly early Apr–early Dec; days shift under SSA: former Mon → Thu; former Tue → Fri.
Curbside: when: Per Borough calendar / PW (typically night before).
Curbside: where: Curbside by north/south district.
Curbside: limits: Dual-stream separate containers mandatory.
Curbside: brush: Weekly vegetative Apr–Dec on Thu/Fri under new SSA.
Curbside: not allowed: Aerosol cans in recycle (garbage); mixed dual-stream left at curb.
Curbside: bags: No plastic bags for recyclables (practice).
Curbside: fees and fines: Ask the city or your hauler.
Holidays: Check with the city or your hauler for holiday schedule changes.
Hauler: Borough of Pompton Lakes (shared services from Jul 1, 2026)
Contacts: Recycling/Public Works (201) 337-8104 / -8103; Hall Oakland NJ
Find your day: Recycling / Garbage (SSA transition + prior newsletter schedule)
Sources: Trash and recycling: oakland-nj.org
Bulk: oakland-nj.org
Holidays: oakland-nj.org
Curbside: oakland-nj.org
Verified: 2026-10-15

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