Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Egg Harbor Township
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.
Resident-provided (typically black, grey, or dark green) Bin (Trash)
Strictly limited to one 96-gallon container per household per week. Weight must not exceed 300 lbs, and lids must remain securely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste and wrappers
- ✓General non-hazardous garbage
ACUA-issued blue bin or marked cardboard box Bin (Recycling)
Biweekly single-stream collection managed by ACUA. Never bag recyclables. Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and tied with twine.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 (e.g., soda and juice bottles)
- ✓Glass bottles and containers
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Flat corrugated cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper, mail, and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Wire clothes hangers
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Rigid plastics (toys, chairs)
Yard Waste Bin
Wood and brush are collected during your designated monthly bulk waste week. Wood debris must have all nails bent over or removed. Clean vegetative waste can also be dropped at the Convenience Center.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Bamboo
- ✓Wood
- ✓Lumber
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month, during a specific full calendar week based on your regular trash day
Placement
Do not place bulk waste or receptacles in the vicinity of mailboxes or parked vehicles to ensure trucks have safe clearance.
Accepted
- ✓ Upholstered furniture
- ✓ Bedding and mattresses
- ✓ Brush and bamboo
- ✓ Wood and lumber (nails removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household carpet and padding
- ✕ Pool chemicals
- ✕ Medical waste (needles)
- ✕ Sliding glass doors
- ✕ Contractor or demolition debris
Standard bulk is free, but household carpet and padding are strictly not collected and must be brought to ACUA for a private disposal fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Regular trash collections managed by the township may experience delays; always check the municipal calendar. ACUA recycling is typically delayed by one day following a major holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
The Mill Road Convenience Center is closed on all observed municipal holidays.
For recycling, check the ACUA website for precise holiday schedule changes and drop-off facility closures.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Bend Over Exposed Nails
Before placing wood or lumber at the curb for your monthly bulk collection, you must bend over or entirely remove all nails to prevent puncture injuries to Egg Harbor Township sanitation workers.
Flatten and Tie Cardboard
Even though ACUA utilizes a single-stream recycling system, local guidelines specify that all corrugated cardboard must be broken down, flattened, and securely tied with twine before being placed at the curb.
Keep the Lid Closed
A trash bin left open collects rainwater, which weighs 8 pounds per gallon. This added water weight drastically increases the township's landfill disposal fees and wastes local tax dollars.
Seasonal Information
Summer
Late May - Early SeptemberFrom late May through early September, the Egg Harbor Township Public Works department shifts to specialized summer hours (6:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.). Ensure bins are out early to avoid missed collections.
Spring
March - MaySpring yard cleanups generate extra brush and bamboo. If you miss your designated monthly bulk collection week, residents with a valid ID can drop vegetative waste off directly at the Mill Road Convenience Center.
Autumn
September - NovemberWhen closing down seasonal pools for the winter, absolutely never put pool chemicals in your household trash. They pose a severe fire and explosion risk to sanitation trucks and must be taken to an ACUA hazardous waste drop-off.
About Egg Harbor Township Waste Management
A Dual Approach to Waste Collection in Egg Harbor Township
Egg Harbor Township utilizes a dual-system for residential waste management. While the local Department of Public Works Sanitation Division strictly handles all regular household garbage and bulky waste collections, curbside recycling is completely managed by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA). Residents must keep both schedules in mind, as recycling is collected biweekly on your normal trash day.
Understanding the Unique Bulk Waste Schedule
Unlike municipalities that offer weekly bulk pickups or require individual appointments for every item, Egg Harbor Township operates on a staggered monthly calendar. Your bulk collection week is entirely dependent on your standard trash day. For instance, if your trash is collected on Monday or Tuesday, your bulk items are picked up during the first full seven-day calendar week of the month. You must place all bulky waste at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your designated week.
Strict Receptacle and Weight Limits
The township enforces stringent rules on standard trash set-outs to maintain efficiency and safety. Each household is restricted to a maximum of one 96-gallon garbage receptacle per week. Furthermore, the bin must not exceed 300 pounds. The Sanitation Division explicitly warns residents to keep their container lids tightly closed; collected rainwater adds roughly eight pounds per gallon, substantially increasing landfill disposal costs that ultimately affect taxpayer dollars.
Special Pickups for Electronics and Metals
While standard bulky waste like upholstered furniture, brush, and mattresses can be placed out during your designated monthly week, white goods and electronics require direct intervention. If you have an old television, computer, or a Freon appliance like a refrigerator, you must call the Public Works office at 609-926-3838 to arrange a special curbside pickup. Ensure all doors are completely removed from refrigerators before placing them outside.
Carpet Disposal and Pool Chemical Hazards
Certain items are completely banned from curbside collection to protect sanitation workers. Household carpeting and padding will not be picked up by the township and must be transported directly to the ACUA Environmental Park for a fee. Additionally, residents are strictly prohibited from placing pool chemicals in their regular trash. These combustible chemicals present a massive toxic fume and explosion hazard when crushed in the back of garbage trucks.
Drop-off Facilities
Egg Harbor Township Public Works Convenience Center
6120 Mill Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Materials Accepted
ACUA Environmental Park
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does bulk trash collection work in Egg Harbor Township?
Bulk trash is collected once a month during a specific 'full calendar week' (7 days) based on your regular trash day. If your trash day is Monday or Tuesday, your bulk week is the 1st full week of the month. Wednesday is the 2nd week, Thursday is the 3rd, and Friday is the 4th. All bulk items must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your designated week.
What is the maximum number of trash cans allowed per house?
The Egg Harbor Township Sanitation Division enforces a strict limit of one 96-gallon trash receptacle per household each week. The container must not weigh more than 300 pounds.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator or television?
White goods, appliances with Freon, and electronics (like TVs and computers) are not collected with your standard monthly bulk waste. You must call the Public Works office at 609-926-3838 to schedule a special curbside pickup. Make sure all doors are completely removed from refrigerators first.
Can I put household carpeting out for bulk pickup?
No. Egg Harbor Township will not collect household carpet or padding at the curb. The resident or their private contractor must dispose of these materials directly at the ACUA Environmental Park, which accepts carpet for a disposal fee.