Summit trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works — weekly by street (Garbage Routes PDF: Mon–Fri columns). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Trash by 6:00 a.m. Driveway; recycling curb by 6:00 a.m. / night before. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org |
| Recycling | Recycling: Same day as trash — contractor (Grand Sanitation / outside contractor). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org |
| Bulk | Dial-A-Truck appointment-only free (≤5 items); curb after 6:00 p.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org |
| Hauler | City Public Works (trash); private contractor / Grand Sanitation (recycling) |
| Contacts | Community Services (908) 273-6404; City Hall 512 Springfield Ave — (908) 277-9400. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Trash by 6:00 a.m. Driveway; recycling curb by 6:00 a.m. / night before.
Where
Trash driveway/side/rear; recycling curb.
Limits
Dial-A-Truck ≤5 items; ~80-gal weekly trash allowance (collection info sheet).
Not allowed
Plastic bags for recycling; C&D in Dial-A-Truck; early curb for Dial-A-Truck.
Bags
Bagged trash in cans; no plastic bags for recyclables.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarHolidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| 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 | — |
Trash runs on holidays; recycling only shifts on named six holidays.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsummit.org
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Full details for Summit: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works — weekly by street (Garbage Routes PDF: Mon–Fri columns). Not curb — leave up driveway/side/rear with clear path. Bagged trash in receptacle by 6:00 a.m. (night before OK). Collected including holidays (may delay timing). Missed: Report-A-Concern / (908) 273-6404.
- Recycling
- Same day as trash — contractor (Grand Sanitation / outside contractor). Covered watertight containers at curb night before or by 6:00 a.m. Combined paper+commingled OK; no plastic bags. Holiday recycling: if holiday on collection day → +1 day remainder of that week (New Year's Day, Memorial, Jul 4, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
- Bulk pickup
- Dial-A-Truck appointment-only free (≤5 items); curb after 6:00 p.m. night before; mattresses sealed; fridge doors off; no construction debris/business. 2026–27 monthly dates on Dial-A-Truck page (e.g. Dec 10, 2026). Transfer Station Tue–Sat for drop-off.
- Curbside: when
- Trash by 6:00 a.m. Driveway; recycling curb by 6:00 a.m. / night before.
- Curbside: where
- Trash driveway/side/rear; recycling curb.
- Curbside: limits
- Dial-A-Truck ≤5 items; ~80-gal weekly trash allowance (collection info sheet).
- Curbside: brush
- Leaves in paper bio bags on trash day (separate leaf truck); Christmas trees Jan 5–30, 2026 curbside.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags for recycling; C&D in Dial-A-Truck; early curb for Dial-A-Truck.
- Curbside: bags
- Bagged trash in cans; no plastic bags for recyclables.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Property Maintenance summons for unauthorized curb set-out (Dial-A-Truck rules).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): 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
Trash runs on holidays; recycling only shifts on named six holidays.
- Hauler
- City Public Works (trash); private contractor / Grand Sanitation (recycling)
- Contacts
- Community Services (908) 273-6404; City Hall 512 Springfield Ave — (908) 277-9400
- Find your day
- Trash & Recycling + Garbage Routes PDF + Dial-A-Truck
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofsummit.org
Bulk: cityofsummit.org
Holidays: cityofsummit.org
Curbside: cityofsummit.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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