Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Newark, NJ
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Newark residents — from official city and county sources.
- Twice weekly by zone: Zone A on Mondays and Thursdays; Zone B on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Monthly curbside by zone: Zone A on the 1st Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Free (curbside)
- City of Newark — Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation
At a glance: Newark
- Trash day
- Twice weekly by zone: Zone A on Mondays and Thursdays; Zone B on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Bulk pickup
- Monthly curbside by zone: Zone A on the 1st Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Bulk cost
- Free (curbside)
- Dump
- Newark DPW Service Center — North Ward
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility in Essex County. The Essex County Utilities Authority holds free drive-through HHW collection days twice a year (spring and fall) at the Essex County DPW Facility, 99 W. Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 — 8:30am–4pm, proof of residency required, stay in vehicle. Most recent: Sat Oct 3, 2026. Details: ecuanj.com or call 973-792-9060.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Twice weekly by zone: Zone A on Mondays and Thursdays; Zone B on Tuesdays and Fridays
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Newark DPW Service Center — North Ward | convenience-center | 61 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Newark residents and businesses | Mon–Sat 8am–3pm | — |
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| Newark DPW Service Center — West Ward | convenience-center | 244 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 Newark residents and businesses | Mon–Sat 8am–3pm | — |
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| Newark DPW Service Center — South Ward | convenience-center | 99 Earl Street, Newark, NJ 07114 Newark residents and businesses | Mon–Sat 8am–3pm | — |
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| Newark DPW Service Center — East Ward | convenience-center | 29 Waydell Street, Newark, NJ 07114 Newark residents and businesses | Mon–Sat 8am–3pm | — |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility in Essex County. The Essex County Utilities Authority holds free drive-through HHW collection days twice a year (spring and fall) at the Essex County DPW Facility, 99 W. Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 — 8:30am–4pm, proof of residency required, stay in vehicle. Most recent: Sat Oct 3, 2026. Details: ecuanj.com or call 973-792-9060.
Accepted
- pesticides and herbicides
- paint thinners and solvents
- oil-based paints and stains
- automotive fluids (antifreeze, motor oil, steering fluids)
- gasoline/kerosene
- household cleaning fluids
- car batteries
- lithium and nicad batteries
- fluorescent bulbs and ballasts
- pool chemicals
- propane tanks (barbecue type)
- fire extinguishers (home)
- mercury and products containing mercury
- darkroom/photographic chemicals
- driveway sealer
- aerosol spray paints
- chemistry sets
Not accepted
- latex paint
- unlabeled/unidentified materials
- asbestos
- regulated medical or infectious waste
- commercial/industrial waste
- empty containers
- explosives/munitions
- household alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)
- smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
- microwaves
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Curbside twice a month by zone: Zone A on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Package in a brown paper bag or tie twigs in a bundle; set out the night before. Accepted: leaves, small twigs, small tree branches, grass clippings.
E-waste
- How
- Drop off electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) at Newark DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark (also the Essex County Electronic Recycling Depot); Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 8am–12:30pm
- Cost
- Free
Four ward service-center addresses come from the official DPW announcement (service-centers page lists hours only). Hours discrepancy: the DPW announcement said Mon–Sat 7am–3:30pm; the service-centers page says Mon–Sat 8am–3pm (used here). White goods appointment number: schedule page says (973) 733-3644; city FAQ lists (973) 733-4311 for the same appointments.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Newark, NJ?
- Twice weekly by zone: Zone A on Mondays and Thursdays; Zone B on Tuesdays and Fridays
- When is bulk pickup in Newark, NJ?
- Monthly curbside by zone: Zone A on the 1st Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Bulk days are automatic by zone; no appointment needed. White goods (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners) are by appointment only — call Newark DPW at (973) 733-3644.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Newark?
- Free (curbside)
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Newark?
- couches, tables, chairs, mattresses, dressers, closets, vanities, rugs, exercise equipment
- Where can I dump trash near Newark?
- Newark DPW Service Center — North Ward (61 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104); Newark DPW Service Center — West Ward (244 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107); Newark DPW Service Center — South Ward (99 Earl Street, Newark, NJ 07114); Newark DPW Service Center — East Ward (29 Waydell Street, Newark, NJ 07114)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Newark?
- No permanent HHW facility in Essex County. The Essex County Utilities Authority holds free drive-through HHW collection days twice a year (spring and fall) at the Essex County DPW Facility, 99 W. Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 — 8:30am–4pm, proof of residency required, stay in vehicle. Most recent: Sat Oct 3, 2026. Details: ecuanj.com or call 973-792-9060.
- Yard waste in Newark: Curbside twice a month by zone: Zone A on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Package in a brown paper bag or tie twigs in a bundle; set out the night before. Accepted: leaves, small twigs, small tree branches, grass clippings.
- Curbside twice a month by zone: Zone A on the 3rd Wednesday of each month; Zone B on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Package in a brown paper bag or tie twigs in a bundle; set out the night before. Accepted: leaves, small twigs, small tree branches, grass clippings.
- E-waste in Newark: Drop off electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) at Newark DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark (also the Essex County Electronic Recycling Depot); Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 8am–12:30pm
- Drop off electronics (computers, TVs, etc.) at Newark DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark (also the Essex County Electronic Recycling Depot); Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 8am–12:30pm