Plainfield trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Official City bid specs: Eastern zones 3/4/6/9/10 — Mon & Thu; Western zones 1/2/5/7/8 — Tue & Fri. Check zone via PSWSU (908) 226-2518. Verified 2026-10-15 · cms9files.revize.com |
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| Curbside | Per PSWSU rules — call 908-226-2518 (not fully posted on landing page ). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · plainfieldnj.gov |
| Recycling | Same zones — single-stream once weekly on alternating Wednesdays (Western odd weeks / Eastern even weeks per City NTB example). Verified 2026-10-15 · cms9files.revize.com |
| Bulk | Appointment only — property owner; 2 standard bulk disposals/year/location (≤1,000 lb each per bid specs); second after 90 days. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · plainfieldnj.gov |
| Hauler | Plainfield Solid Waste & Sewer Utility (PSWSU) |
| Contacts | PSWSU (908) 226-2518; Public Works yard (908) 753-3427; City Hall 515 Watchung Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · cms9files.revize.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Per PSWSU rules — call 908-226-2518 (not fully posted on landing page ).
Where
Carts provided; side-yard premium for listed seniors/disabled (contract note).
Limits
City carts; 2 bulk/year standard.
Not allowed
Bulk in regular trash/recycle carts; unwrapped mattresses.
Bags
Use provided carts.
Verified 2026-10-15 · plainfieldnj.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · plainfieldnj.gov
Holidays
Collection may skip listed public holidays per contract specs — check current holiday table with PSWSU.
Verified 2026-10-15 · plainfieldnj.gov
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Full details for Plainfield: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- PSWSU — residential single-family–9-family: 2×/week garbage + city 96-gal carts. Official City bid specs: Eastern zones 3/4/6/9/10 — Mon & Thu; Western zones 1/2/5/7/8 — Tue & Fri. Check zone via PSWSU (908) 226-2518. Extra/replacement cart $60.
- Recycling
- Same zones — single-stream once weekly on alternating Wednesdays (Western odd weeks / Eastern even weeks per City NTB example). City page also notes “alternating materials” — call PSWSU for current stream if dual-stream resumed.
- Bulk pickup
- Appointment only — property owner; 2 standard bulk disposals/year/location (≤1,000 lb each per bid specs); second after 90 days. Mattresses must be plastic-wrapped after scheduling. On-demand bulk available (brochure). Drop-off at PERC / Rock Ave Transfer Station (fees). Call 908-226-2518.
- Curbside: when
- Per PSWSU rules — call 908-226-2518 (not fully posted on landing page ).
- Curbside: where
- Carts provided; side-yard premium for listed seniors/disabled (contract note).
- Curbside: limits
- City carts; 2 bulk/year standard.
- Curbside: brush
- Public Works yard program — bio paper bags for leaves; no plastic; no grass in leaf program.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bulk in regular trash/recycle carts; unwrapped mattresses.
- Curbside: bags
- Use provided carts.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Improper putouts / yard violations subject to Code Enforcement (Public Works yard page).
- Holidays
Collection may skip listed public holidays per contract specs — check current holiday table with PSWSU. Yard/brush curbside is Public Works separate program (Apr–Oct brush/leaves; Nov–Dec leaves; ≤8 brush bundles ≤4 ft / ≤50 lb) — (908) 753-3427.
- Hauler
- Plainfield Solid Waste & Sewer Utility (PSWSU)
- Contacts
- PSWSU (908) 226-2518; Public Works yard (908) 753-3427; City Hall 515 Watchung Ave
- Find your day
- PSWSU Services + City solid-waste bid zone days + Bulky Waste page
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cms9files.revize.com
Bulk: plainfieldnj.gov
Holidays: plainfieldnj.gov
Curbside: plainfieldnj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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