Perth Amboy trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Holiday on your day → next scheduled collection day (2025 holiday guidelines PDF; includes New Year's Day 2026-01-01). Verified 2026-10-15 · cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Evening before collection day (official holiday notice). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · perthamboynj.org |
| Recycling | Single-stream; don't bag recyclables (loose in bin). City-issued 95-gal blue cart where automated (code). Verified 2026-10-15 · cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com |
| Bulk | Bulk: Appointment + online payment (Payments page). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · perthamboynj.org |
| Hauler | City of Perth Amboy Public Works. |
| Contacts | Public Works 599 Fayette St — (732) 826-2010; Recycling Coord ext. Verified 2026-10-15 · cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Evening before collection day (official holiday notice).
Where
Curbside in approved containers/carts.
Limits
Non-automated ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; no loose bags.
Not allowed
Bagged recyclables; recyclables mixed in garbage; overflowing containers.
Bags
No plastic bags for recyclables; garbage in containers.
Verified 2026-10-15 · perthamboynj.org
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Verified 2026-10-15 · perthamboynj.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
No service on listed holidays; resume next regular day (not +1 shift of whole week).
Verified 2026-10-15 · cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com
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- Trash
- City Public Works. North (above Conrail tracks): Mon & Thu. South (below tracks): Tue & Fri. Non-automated: cans ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; no loose bags on ground. Automated areas: city carts (expansion ongoing — days unchanged unless notified). Holiday on your day → next scheduled collection day (2025 holiday guidelines PDF; includes New Year's Day 2026-01-01). Set out evening before (city New Year schedule notice).
- Recycling
- Single-stream; don't bag recyclables (loose in bin). City-issued 95-gal blue cart where automated (code). Check weekday via Recycle Coach / Recycling Coordinator (732) 826-2010 ext. 4204. Holiday make-ups sometimes combine trash+recycling same day (e.g. Jan 2025 notice).
- Bulk pickup
- Appointment + online payment (Payments page). Privately managed communities (Harbortown, Harbor Terrace, Hidden Village, Green Village) not City bulk — use management. Hopelawn → Woodbridge. Public Works (732) 826-2010 ext. 4200.
- Curbside: when
- Evening before collection day (official holiday notice).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside in approved containers/carts.
- Curbside: limits
- Non-automated ≤32 gal / ≤50 lb; no loose bags.
- Curbside: brush
- Per Public Works / Recycling Center rules (check drop-off hours).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bagged recyclables; recyclables mixed in garbage; overflowing containers.
- Curbside: bags
- No plastic bags for recyclables; garbage in containers.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Recycling bagging violations may result in fines (Public Works PDF).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
No service on listed holidays; resume next regular day (not +1 shift of whole week). Use current-year Public Works holiday PDF when posted; 2025 list + New Year's Day 2026 on file.
- Hauler
- City of Perth Amboy Public Works
- Contacts
- Public Works 599 Fayette St — (732) 826-2010; Recycling Coord ext. 4204
- Find your day
- Public Works + 2025 Holiday Guidelines PDF (N/S days) + Payments bulk
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com
Bulk: perthamboynj.org
Holidays: cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com
Curbside: perthamboynj.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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