Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Franklin
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.
Any standard 32-gallon receptacle Bin (Trash)
You are strictly limited to exactly three (3) 32-gallon trash containers per week. Bins must be placed at the curb no later than 6:30 AM every Tuesday.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Reusable container marked 'RECYCLABLE' Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream recycling is collected every other Wednesday by 6:30 AM. Do not bag recyclables. Official 'RECYCLABLE' stickers for your bins can be obtained at Borough Hall.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7
- ✓Glass bottles (three colors)
- ✓Tin and aluminum cans
- ✓Newspaper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Flattened cardboard (cross-tied)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Paper bags used as bin liners
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Hazardous materials
Yard Waste Bin
Collected on the fourth Thursday of each month (April - November). Brush must be tied and bundled under 4 feet. Soft yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags or reusable cans only.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular garbage days (Tuesdays)
Placement
Contact Blue Diamond at 973-598-9800 the day prior to your regular Tuesday pickup to register your bulk item, then place it curbside by 6:30 AM.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Bulky household waste
- ✓ Refrigerators (call ahead)
- ✓ Stoves and large appliances (call ahead)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Computers and monitors
- ✕ Construction and demolition materials
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Bulk collection for standard household items within the 3 cubic yard limit is included, but failing to call the hauler in advance will result in the items being left on the curb.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection will take place on the next consecutive weekday if an observed holiday directly impacts your scheduled pick-up day.
Yard Waste Exception
Because vegetative collections occur specifically on the fourth Thursday, shifts may occur during Thanksgiving week.
Blue Diamond may or may not observe every minor holiday. The official Borough guidance is: 'When in doubt, please put your trash/recyclables out for the scheduled day!'
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ditch the Plastic Bags for Recycling
Never place your co-mingled bottles and cans into plastic or paper bags. Blue Diamond drivers will not pick up bagged recyclables because plastic film tangles and damages the recycling center's sorting machinery.
Properly Bundle Your Cardboard
Do not simply toss loose, bulky cardboard boxes onto the curb. Corrugated cardboard and chipboard must be completely flattened, cross-tied with twine, and bundled no higher than 12 inches.
Keep Electronics Out of the Trash
Televisions, monitors, and computers are legally banned from normal trash collection. Attempting to hide e-waste in your regular garbage bins can result in rejected collections and municipal fines.
Seasonal Information
Spring, Summer, and Fall
April - NovemberVegetative waste collection is active during these months, occurring precisely on the fourth Thursday of each month. Ensure materials are out by 6:30 AM.
Late Fall
October - NovemberDuring autumn clean-ups, remember that leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or rigid containers. Non-biodegradable plastic bags will absolutely not be picked up.
Winter Holidays
December - JanuaryIf a major winter holiday disrupts the normal schedule, collection typically shifts to the next day. The borough advises that if you are in doubt, you should always place your bins out on the regular day.
About Franklin Waste Management
The Three-Container Limit for Household Refuse
Franklin Borough enforces strict volume limits for weekly residential trash collection to streamline sanitation routes. Every Tuesday, residents are entitled to place a maximum of three (3) standard 32-gallon garbage containers at the curb. This cap helps control municipal disposal costs. All standard refuse must be out by 6:30 AM on collection morning. Blue Diamond Disposal, the borough's contracted hauler, will reject any overflow waste that exceeds this three-barrel allowance.
Bi-Weekly Single Stream Recycling Protocols
Recycling in Franklin is a co-mingled, single-stream process collected every other Wednesday. Residents are required to place all mixed paper, plastics (#1 through #7), glass, tin, and aluminum inside a single reusable container clearly marked 'RECYCLABLE' (official stickers are available at Borough Hall). Corrugated cardboard must be flattened, cross-tied, and bundled to a height of no more than 12 inches. It is crucial to leave all recyclables loose in the bin, as items left inside plastic bags or paper grocery sacks will not be collected.
Navigating Bulk Pickups and Appliance Removal
Getting rid of large furniture or appliances is convenient but requires a proactive phone call. Household bulk items—limited to three cubic yards per residence—are picked up on standard garbage days (Tuesdays). However, you must contact Blue Diamond Disposal at 973-598-9800 the day before your regular pickup to alert them. For 'white goods' like stoves and refrigerators, the same advance-call rule applies so that specialized trucks can be dispatched to your address.
Monthly Vegetative Waste Collections
From April through November, maintaining your lawn in Franklin Borough aligns with a specific monthly schedule. Blue Diamond collects grass, leaves, and bundled branches exclusively on the fourth Thursday of each month. All vegetative yard waste must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or rigid reusable containers; using standard plastic garbage bags will result in your yard waste being left on the curb. Branches must be tied together securely and cut into lengths of four feet or less.
Mandatory Electronic Waste Diversion
Due to the strict regulations of the New Jersey Electronic Waste Management Act, devices containing heavy metals cannot go into local landfills. Franklin Borough's local e-waste pickup program has been temporarily discontinued. As a result, residents must transport all televisions, computers, monitors, and laptops directly to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) facility in Lafayette, where they can be recycled at no cost.
Drop-off Facilities
Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA)
34 South Route 94, Lafayette, NJ 07848
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trash can limit in Franklin Borough?
Every taxpayer in Franklin Borough is limited to a maximum of three (3) 32-gallon trash containers each week. Trash is collected on Tuesdays and must be at the curb by 6:30 AM.
Do I need to make an appointment for bulk trash pickup?
Yes. Although furniture and bulk garbage are collected on your regular garbage day (Tuesday), you must call Blue Diamond Disposal at 973-598-9800 the day before to inform them that you are placing bulk items at the curb.
Where can I throw away my old TV or computer?
The local e-waste pickup program in Franklin Borough has been temporarily discontinued. You must transport all televisions, computers, and monitors to the SCMUA facility in Lafayette for free, legally compliant recycling.
What are the rules for bagging leaves and yard waste?
Between April and November, yard waste is collected on the fourth Thursday of the month. You must pack your leaves and grass in biodegradable paper bags or place them in a reusable container. Plastic garbage bags will not be picked up.