Secaucus bulk trash pickup
Call Public Works to schedule furniture, appliances, small homeowner renovation debris, cut tree branches (large items).
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At a glance
| Brush | Tree parts by Public Works appointment (Wed). Leaves bagged as above. |
|---|---|
| Limits | Mixed-paper bundles ≤12 in high. Leaves in biodegradable paper bags only (Public Works free bags for residents). |
| Not allowed | Plastic bags for recycling; contractor construction debris at bulk; household hazardous waste except limited Public Works compound drop-offs (propane, used oil, antifreeze, oil-based paint by appointment) |
| Curbside | Garbage not before 6:00 p.m. night before; recycling 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; Christmas trees after 5:00 p.m. in January window. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · green.secaucusnj.gov |
Schedule
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Garbage not before 6:00 p.m. night before; recycling 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; Christmas trees after 5:00 p.m. in January window.
Where
Curbside; remove empty cans within 8 hours after collection (ordinance).
Limits
Mixed-paper bundles ≤12 in high. Leaves in biodegradable paper bags only (Public Works free bags for residents).
Not allowed
Plastic bags for recycling; contractor construction debris at bulk; household hazardous waste except limited Public Works compound drop-offs (propane, used oil, antifreeze, oil-based paint by appointment)
Bags
Garbage securely wrapped/covered receptacles. Recyclables not in plastic bags.
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Full details for Secaucus: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town Public Works / contracted garbage routes. Residential garbage typically Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri (recycling day matches: Thu if Mon/Thu garbage; Tue if Tue/Fri garbage). Ordinance: don't place litter/garbage for collection prior to 6:00 p.m. evening before regular garbage day; empty cans removed within 8 hours after collection; securely wrapped or covered receptacles. Public Works (201) 330-2080; 370 Secaucus Road.
- Recycling
- Mandatory dual-stream. Commingled: glass food/beverage only; aluminum beverage cans; metal food/pet cans; plastics #1, #2, #5 — loose in marked bin (town bin via Public Works). Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, junk mail, food/cereal boxes, etc.) in paper bag/cardboard box or tied bundles ≤12 inches high — no plastic bags (summons risk). Set recycling after 6:00 p.m. night before, by 6:00 a.m. collection day.
- Bulk pickup
- Call Public Works 201-330-2080 to schedule furniture, appliances, small homeowner renovation debris, cut tree branches. No contractor material. Roll-off rental for fee. E-waste large items (TVs/computers): schedule Public Works pickup. Leaves Wed Sep 1–Dec 31 in free biodegradable paper bags (Tue evening curb). Tree parts Wed by appointment. Christmas trees Jan 2–31 curbside after 5:00 p.m. (lights/decorations removed).
- Curbside: when
- Garbage not before 6:00 p.m. night before; recycling 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.; Christmas trees after 5:00 p.m. in January window.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; remove empty cans within 8 hours after collection (ordinance).
- Curbside: limits
- Mixed-paper bundles ≤12 in high. Leaves in biodegradable paper bags only (Public Works free bags for residents).
- Curbside: brush
- Tree parts by Public Works appointment (Wed). Leaves bagged as above.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags for recycling; contractor construction debris at bulk; household hazardous waste except limited Public Works compound drop-offs (propane, used oil, antifreeze, oil-based paint by appointment) — other household hazardous waste via HCIA.
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage securely wrapped/covered receptacles. Recyclables not in plastic bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Plastic-bag recycling can draw property-maintenance summons (Public Works page). Public Works.
- Holidays
No dated 2026 resident sanitation holiday delay table on Public Works/Environmental pages listed —; check Public Works / Recycle Coach.
- Hauler
- Town of Secaucus Public Works (recycling); contracted garbage collection (days via town schedule)
- Contacts
- Public Works (201) 330-2080; Environmental 201-86-GREEN (201-864-7336); [email protected]; Town Hall 1203 Paterson Plank Rd; after-hours police non-emergency 201-330-2060
- Find your day
- Public Works page + recycling collection schedule link + Recycle Coach (green.secaucusnj.gov)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: secaucusnj.gov
Bulk: secaucusnj.gov
Holidays: secaucusnj.gov
Curbside: green.secaucusnj.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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