Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Glassboro
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 Tote Bin (Trash)
All loose trash inside the green tote must be bagged. The steel bar on the front of the tote must face the street. Place at curb no sooner than 3:00 PM the previous day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Bagged loose trash
Standard designated recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
Do not use plastic bags. Commingle all accepted items. Place out on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles (clear, green, brown)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Newspaper and junk mail
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers (#1, #2, #4, #5, #7)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pizza boxes (greasy parts)
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place grass clippings in cans (do not bag them). Leaves must be in biodegradable bags or 35-gallon cans for Monday pickups. Branches must be 4-6 feet long with butt-ends facing the same way.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Grass clippings (unbagged in cans)
- ✓Branches
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-Demand (Must call in advance)
Placement
Place items at the curb no earlier than 3:00 PM the day prior. Appliances must have their doors completely removed for child safety.
Accepted
- ✓ Appliances (doors removed)
- ✓ Metal objects (under 50 lbs and 6ft)
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to 4-6 ft, rolled and tied)
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ CRT TVs and monitors
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor debris
- ✕ Roofing shingles
- ✕ Wood from major commercial demolitions
Bulk pickup is a municipal service, but excessive volumes or prohibited contractor waste will not be collected and may result in fines if left at the curb.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday disruptions generally push collection back. For example, if a holiday falls on a Friday, Friday collections move to Monday. If a holiday falls on Monday, collections are typically serviced throughout the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
If a holiday falls on a Monday, weekly yard waste and brush collection will be suspended and collected the following Monday.
Always check the current year's Borough of Glassboro Recycling Update calendar, as exact makeup days (e.g., pushing to Monday vs. sliding one day) can vary by the specific holiday.
Observed Holidays
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Loose Trash vs. Loose Recycling
In Glassboro, the rules for bagging are complete opposites depending on the bin. You MUST bag all loose garbage inside your green trash tote to prevent litter. However, you MUST NEVER bag your recyclables; keep them completely loose in your recycling bin.
Keep Electronics Out of the Tote
While Glassboro allows you to put old televisions and printers at the curb on trash day, they must never be placed inside your green trash tote or recycling bin. Leave them directly on the curb so they can be collected by the specialized e-waste truck.
Check Your Plastic Numbers
Glassboro accepts plastics #1, #2, #4, #5, and #7. Take a moment to check the recycling triangle on the bottom of tubs and bottles. Plastics #3 (PVC) and #6 (Styrofoam) are strictly prohibited and belong in the regular trash.
Seasonal Information
Spring & Fall
April, October - DecemberThe Highway Department conducts sweeping leaf collections divided into East and West of Main Street zones. Check the official town calendar, as collections run heavily through April for spring, and mid-October through December for autumn.
Winter
January - MarchDuring snow events, keep your green automated totes out of the main roadway to allow Highway Department plows to clear the streets efficiently without knocking over your bins.
Year-Round
January - DecemberWhenever available, the DPW offers free leaf mulch and wood chips to all residents at the designated bins on South Academy Street (behind the Highway Yard).
About Glassboro Waste Management
Automated Green Tote Collection in Glassboro
The Borough of Glassboro Highway Department manages residential trash and recycling directly. Residents are provided with automated green totes for household garbage, which is collected once per week. For the automated trucks to safely lift the bins, you must ensure the steel lift bar on the front of the tote is facing the street. Carts can be placed at the curb no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection, and empty cans must be brought back in within 12 hours after pickup to avoid municipal fines.
Handling DIY Construction Debris and Bulk Pickups
While many New Jersey towns strictly forbid any construction debris at the curb, Glassboro offers a helpful exception for do-it-yourself residents. If you are doing your own home remodeling, the Highway Department allows you to place up to five 30-gallon containers of construction waste out for collection per week, provided no single container exceeds 50 pounds. Contractor-generated waste, however, is strictly prohibited. You must call the Highway Office in advance to notify them of any bulky items or unusual amounts of trash.
Unique Curbside Electronics Disposal
Electronic waste, including CRT televisions, monitors, and printers, is legally banned from landfills in New Jersey. However, unlike most municipalities that require residents to transport e-waste to a distant county drop-off center, Glassboro uniquely allows residents to place electronics out for curbside collection on their normal weekly trash day. These items are collected separately for proper recycling, ensuring convenience while staying environmentally compliant.
Single-Stream Recycling with Expanded Plastic Acceptance
Glassboro utilizes a single-stream recycling program, meaning paper, glass, aluminum, and cardboard can be commingled in your recycling container. Notably, the borough accepts a wider variety of plastics than many neighboring towns, accepting plastic containers labeled #1, #2, #4, #5, and #7. Recyclables must be kept loose—never bagged in plastic—as plastic shopping bags will jam the processing equipment at the Gloucester County recycling facility.
Free Leaf Mulch and S. Academy Street Drop-Offs
The Highway Department operates robust yard waste and organics programs, highlighted by a fantastic freebie for local gardeners. When available, free leaf mulch and wood chips are provided for residents to pick up at the bins located on South Academy Street, just behind the Highway Yard. For curbside brush collection, the borough requires branches to be cut into 4-to-6-foot lengths and neatly stacked with all the butt-ends facing the same direction to speed up the chipping process.
Drop-off Facilities
Glassboro Highway Department Yard (Used Oil Drop-off)
125 Grove Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Materials Accepted
South Academy Street Bins
South Academy Street (behind Highway Yard), Glassboro, NJ 08028
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I throw out remodeling debris in Glassboro?
Yes, but with strict limits. If you are doing the DIY work yourself, you may place up to five 30-gallon cans of construction debris at the curb per week. Each can must weigh less than 50 pounds. Debris generated by a hired contractor is strictly prohibited and will not be collected.
What should I do with my old television?
In Glassboro, residents are permitted to place CRT TVs, flat-screen monitors, and printers out at the curb on their normal trash day. Simply leave the electronics next to your bins, and they will be collected for specialized e-waste recycling.
Which way should my green trash tote face?
When placing your automated green tote at the curb, you must ensure that the steel lift bar on the front of the can is facing the street. This allows the automated mechanical arm on the garbage truck to safely grab and lift the bin.
How do I correctly dispose of old carpeting?
If you are replacing your carpet, you cannot leave large, heavy rolls at the curb. The Highway Department requires all carpeting to be cut into 4-to-6-foot lengths, securely rolled, and tied up before it will be collected as bulk trash.