We’re here to help you find the Jersey City trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Jersey City is in New Jersey with to the Hoboken north, Newark to the west, New York to the east, Bayonne to the south.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Jersey City Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit Jersey City Garbage Collection Map
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Please direct all service related inquiries for garbage and/or recycling collection to the Jersey City Department of Public Works (JCDPW) at (201) 547-4400.
Jersey City Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: Jersey City Garbage Collection Map (Residents are allowed up to four bulk items per collection day)
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- bulk items include furniture, mattresses, etc. (mattresses must be wrapped in plastic prior to placing curbside).
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Jersey City and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: Jersey City Garbage Collection Map
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Jersey City?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: Jersey City Garbage Collection Map (Residents are allowed up to four bulk items per collection day)
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: Jersey City Garbage Collection Map
What time does trash collection start?
Trash is to be placed curbside no earlier than 5:00 PM and no later than 8:00 PM the night before your scheduled collection day.
How can I contact the Jersey City Public Works Department?
Phone: (201) 547-4400
Address: 13-15 Linden Avenue East Jersey City, NJ 07305
What if i missed garbage day?
Here’s a guide on what to do if you missed garbage day.
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