Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cherry Hill
In New Jersey, municipal refuse and recycling routes operate weekly. Your exact collection days are determined by your local borough or township.
State Mandate
The NJ Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act requires all residents to separate designated recyclables.
Green Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be placed inside the township-issued green tote. Position the cart with handles facing the house, at least 4 feet away from other objects. Place it curbside between 5:30 PM the night before and 7:00 AM on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Shredded paper
- ✓Small palm-sized pieces of concrete
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Cherry Hill utilizes a single-stream recycling process. Keep recyclables loose inside the blue tote. Do not place overflow recyclables on the ground next to the cart, as the automated trucks will not pick them up.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Newspaper and white paper
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Ceramics and mirrors
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste must be placed in paper compost bags or rigid containers without lids (max 50 lbs). Branches must be cut to 4 feet or less, bundled with twine, and weigh less than 50 pounds. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and twigs
- ✓Tree limbs (under 4 feet)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash collection day
Placement
Place bulk items curbside by 7:00 AM on your normal collection day. You must maintain at least a 4-foot clearance between the bulk item and your green trash tote.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Dressers and cabinets
- ✓ Toilets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris and lumber over 4 feet
- ✕ Hazardous waste and oil paints
- ✕ Televisions and computers
- ✕ Contractor waste
There are no additional fees for standard weekly bulk collection. However, residents needing an extra 95-gallon tote must pay a one-time fee of $50.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection is subject to the same holiday delay as regular trash and recycling.
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday typically do not disrupt the weekday collection schedule. When in doubt, check the Cherry Hill Township website.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Throw Shredded Paper in the Trash
While regular office paper is recyclable, shredded paper is not accepted in Cherry Hill's blue recycling carts because it clogs the sorting machines. Once paper is shredded, bag it and place it into your green trash tote.
Never Bag Your Recyclables
Keep your recyclables loose inside your blue cart. Tossing a tied plastic garbage bag full of cans and bottles into the recycling bin will likely cause the entire load to be treated as contaminated trash.
Keep Plastic Out of Yard Waste
Yard waste is composted and returned to the earth. If you use plastic garbage bags to hold leaves or grass clippings, the township will refuse collection. Only use biodegradable paper bags or reusable rigid cans.
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryFollowing the Christmas holiday, natural Christmas trees can be left at the curb for collection or dropped off directly at the Public Works facility. Be sure to remove all ornaments, lights, and stands.
Spring & Summer
March - OctoberDuring the warmer months, Camden County hosts several Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events. Residents should safely store oil paints, pesticides, and solvents for these specialized county-run collection days.
Fall
October - DecemberAutumn brings heavy leaf fall. Residents are encouraged to utilize paper compost bags or open rigid cans for leaf disposal. To prevent localized street flooding, never rake loose leaves directly into the gutters or storm drains.
About Cherry Hill Waste Management
Automated Cart Spacing and Placement Rules
Cherry Hill utilizes an automated collection system requiring residents to use township-issued green totes for trash and blue totes for recycling. Because mechanical arms lift these bins, exact placement is crucial. You must place your containers at the curb with the handles facing your house, ensuring a minimum 4-foot clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and bulky furniture. Carts should be placed curbside no earlier than 5:30 PM the night before and no later than 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
White Goods Wednesdays for Appliances and Metals
Disposing of a refrigerator, washing machine, or old barbecue grill in Cherry Hill requires advanced planning. The township dedicates Wednesdays specifically for 'White Goods' and metal pickups. However, these trucks will only stop at your home if you are on the list. You must call the Department of Public Works at 856-424-4422 before 3:00 PM on Tuesday to secure an appointment. For safety reasons, you must remove all doors from refrigerators and freezers before bringing them to the curb.
Hassle-Free Weekly Bulk Furniture Collection
Unlike many municipalities that restrict bulk waste to a few days a year, Cherry Hill offers the convenience of weekly bulk furniture collection without requiring an appointment. You can place items like couches, dressers, and wooden bed frames on the curb on your regularly scheduled trash day. Simply ensure these oversized items are positioned at least four feet away from your automated green trash tote so the collection trucks can still maneuver.
Strict Guidelines for Yard Waste Preparation
To maintain clean neighborhoods and efficient processing, Cherry Hill explicitly bans the use of plastic bags for yard waste. All grass clippings, leaves, and soft vegetative debris must be placed in paper compost bags or open, rigid containers weighing no more than 50 pounds. For thicker brush and branches, residents must tie the wood into bundles that are no longer than four feet and weigh under 50 pounds, making it safe for sanitation workers to lift manually.
The DPW E-Waste and Drop-Off Facility
Since televisions, computers, and monitors are banned from state landfills, Cherry Hill residents cannot put them in curbside bins. Instead, the township offers an electronics recycling drop-off at the Public Works complex located at 1 Perina Boulevard. Open during normal business hours from Monday through Friday, this facility also accepts used motor oil, rechargeable batteries, and car tires (removed from the rim), providing a comprehensive disposal hub for items too hazardous for regular trash.
Drop-off Facilities
Cherry Hill Department of Public Works
1 Perina Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away a mattress in Cherry Hill?
You can discard your mattress on your regularly scheduled trash day without making an appointment. However, state health codes mandate that both mattresses and box springs must be completely wrapped in plastic prior to being placed on the curb.
How do I schedule a pickup for a refrigerator or washing machine?
Large appliances and metal items are collected strictly on 'White Goods Wednesdays.' You must call the Department of Public Works at 856-424-4422 no later than 3:00 PM on Tuesday to get on the schedule. Ensure doors are removed from refrigerators for safety.
Can I put shredded paper in my blue recycling bin?
No. While regular office paper is accepted, shredded paper causes jams in the single-stream sorting machinery. Once you shred paper, you must bag it and throw it away in your green trash tote.
What should I do if my green or blue tote breaks?
If your township-issued cart suffers a broken lid, cracked wheel, or split body, contact the Department of Public Works at 856-424-4422. They will evaluate the cart and repair or replace it at no charge. Note that bins are not replaced simply for being dirty or smelly.