Wanaque trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Borough contractor — primary day by street (Haskell/Wanaque lists on Recycling & Sanitation); second weekly garbage May 22–Sep 11, 2026. Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaqueborough.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Yard waste Tue after 6:00 p.m. for Wed; bulk Thu after 6:00 p.m. for Fri. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaquenj.govoffice3.com |
| Recycling | Dual-stream calendar P paper (flatten/tie) vs C comingle (loose bin — no bags); street days on 2026 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste calendar PDF. Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaqueborough.com |
| Bulk | Up to 2 large non-metal items 2nd & 4th Friday monthly; out Thu after 6:00 p.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaquenj.govoffice3.com |
| Hauler | Borough contractor (miss line Borough Hall) |
| Contacts | (973) 839-3000 x7100; electronics drop-off x7146. Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaqueborough.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Yard waste Tue after 6:00 p.m. for Wed; bulk Thu after 6:00 p.m. for Fri.
Where
Curbside.
Limits
≤3×50 lb garbage; bulk ≤2 large non-metal.
Not allowed
Bagged comingle; e-waste curb (Passaic drop-off / Best Buy).
Bags
Comingle loose; paper tied/flattened.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaquenj.govoffice3.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaqueborough.com
Holidays
| 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 | — |
Garbage holidays → next business day; yard waste no pickup Veterans Day → next business day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wanaquenj.govoffice3.com
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Full details for Wanaque: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Borough contractor — primary day by street (Haskell/Wanaque lists on Recycling & Sanitation); second weekly garbage May 22–Sep 11, 2026. ≤3 cans/bags ≤50 lb each. Holiday (New Year's Day/Memorial/Jul 4/Labor/Thanksgiving/Christmas) → next business day. Misses → 973-839-3000 x7100 after 5:00 p.m. same day.
- Recycling
- Dual-stream calendar P paper (flatten/tie) vs C comingle (loose bin — no bags); street days on 2026 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste calendar PDF. Metal by appointment x7100.
- Bulk pickup
- Up to 2 large non-metal items 2nd & 4th Friday monthly; out Thu after 6:00 p.m. for Fri. No “Clean-Up Week.”
- Curbside: when
- Yard waste Tue after 6:00 p.m. for Wed; bulk Thu after 6:00 p.m. for Fri.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside.
- Curbside: limits
- ≤3×50 lb garbage; bulk ≤2 large non-metal.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste every Wednesday (grass/leaves/brush).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bagged comingle; e-waste curb (Passaic drop-off / Best Buy).
- Curbside: bags
- Comingle loose; paper tied/flattened.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
Garbage holidays → next business day; yard waste no pickup Veterans Day → next business day.
- Hauler
- Borough contractor (miss line Borough Hall)
- Contacts
- (973) 839-3000 x7100; electronics drop-off x7146
- Find your day
- Recycling & Sanitation + 2026 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: wanaqueborough.com
Bulk: wanaquenj.govoffice3.com
Holidays: wanaquenj.govoffice3.com
Curbside: wanaquenj.govoffice3.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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