Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Gloucester Township
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other week on your assigned pickup day.
Yard Waste
Grass clippings, leaves, and garden debris are collected weekly on your regular recycling day; brush is collected weekly on your recycling day (except Friday routes, which are picked up on Thursday).
Set Out Time
After 4:00 PM the evening before and no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services are funded through municipal property taxes, so residents do not receive a separate trash utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
State property tax relief programs and deductions are available for eligible seniors, disabled residents, and veterans.
Standard resident-provided or township bin Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb according to your scheduled zone day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday). Do not overload your receptacles, and ensure all regular household trash is securely contained.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Up to 2 tires (rims removed)
- ✓Sinks and toilets
Township-issued automated cart Bin (Recycling)
Keep recyclables loose and dry. The cart lid must be fully closed. Place the cart 5 feet from obstacles and within 2 feet of the street, with handles facing the house.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and bi-metal cans
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 only
- ✓Flattened cardboard (placed vertically)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Bubble wrap
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Grass and leaves are collected weekly on your normal recycling day. Use yellow buckets, two-handled 32-gallon cans, brown paper bags, or untied trash bags. Limit of 20 bags per week, max 40 lbs each.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and branches (under 4 feet)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular trash day / Wednesdays for appliances
Placement
For Wednesday White Goods collection, you must call DPW by Tuesday at 4:00 PM to schedule. Remove appliance doors before placing them at the curb.
Accepted
- ✓ Sinks and toilets (weekly)
- ✓ Up to 2 tires with rims removed (weekly)
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (Wednesdays only)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and water heaters (Wednesdays only)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete and bricks (curbside)
- ✕ Dirt and sod (curbside)
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Tires still mounted on metal rims
Standard residential bulk and appliance pickup is included in municipal services. Dropping off concrete or dirt at the DPW garage is free but requires proof of residency.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed holiday occurs on a weekday, trash and recycling pickups are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush collections scheduled for Friday are routinely picked up on Thursday instead. Holiday weeks may further alter this specialized yard waste schedule.
Always consult the official Gloucester Township website or text CITIBOT at 856-644-6414 for real-time schedule adjustments affecting Interstate Waste Services.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Summer
April - SeptemberResidents are permitted to place up to 20 bags or 40-pound containers of grass clippings on the curb per week. Ensure they are placed in untied trash bags, brown compostable bags, or two-handled buckets.
Fall
October - DecemberWeekly leaf collection aligns with your normal recycling day. Leaves must follow the same packaging rules as grass clippings (max 40 lbs, max 20 bags per week) and should never be swept loosely into storm gutters.
Winter
December - MarchDuring heavy snow events, carts must be placed on a level, shoveled area. They cannot be placed on top of snowbanks or frozen leaf piles, as the automated trucks require completely flat ground to operate safely.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Bottles & Cans? Cash in Your Clutter in Glotown!
Did you know New Jersey has a statewide program that lets you get money back for certain beverage containers? Look for the 'NJ' or 'New Jersey' on your soda, water, and juice bottles and cans. You can bring them to participating redemption centers to get 5 cents for each one. While Gloucester Township's Public Works yard is great for bulkier items, for that regular bottle and can cash, you might want to scout out local bottle shops or larger recycling centers in the surrounding areas. It's a simple way to make a little extra cash and keep those recyclables out of the landfill!
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Gloucester Township
Before you toss out that couch, those clothes, or that working toaster, think about giving them a new home right here in Gloucester Township! Organizations like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Camden are always looking for furniture, appliances, and building materials to help fund their projects. You can also check with local charities like Assigned Family Care or St. Vincent de Paul for donations of clothing and household goods. A quick search for thrift stores in the Blackwood or Turnersville areas could also uncover some gems looking for a new purpose.
Keeping Glotown Clean: Reporting Bulky Trash and Spotting Shenanigans
While you're keeping up with your regular trash and recycling, if you ever notice items dumped illegally in our neighborhoods or common areas, it's good to know how to report it. Gloucester Township's Public Works department is usually the best point of contact for these kinds of issues. They handle a lot of the community clean-up efforts, and reporting illegal dumping helps them keep our beautiful township looking its best. Sometimes there are special collection days for hazardous waste too, so keep an eye on the township's official website or local news for those announcements.
Drop-off Facilities
Gloucester Township Public Works Complex
1729 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away an old refrigerator or washing machine in Gloucester Township?
Large metal appliances, known as 'White Goods,' are collected strictly on Wednesdays. You must call the Department of Public Works at 856-228-3144 by 4:00 PM on Tuesday to get placed on the schedule. Ensure all doors are removed before placing the item at the curb.
Can I put cardboard boxes on the ground next to my recycling bin?
Yes. While you should flatten and vertically stack as much cardboard as possible inside your cart, oversized cardboard can be flattened, taped together in small batches, and placed safely on the ground next to your cart for a separate overflow truck.
What is the proper way to dispose of grass clippings and leaves?
Grass and leaves are collected weekly on your designated recycling day. Use old yellow recycling buckets, two-handled containers under 32 gallons, compostable paper bags, or untied trash bags. Each bag or container must weigh under 40 pounds, with a strict limit of 20 bags per week.
Where exactly do I place my automated recycling cart?
Place the cart on level ground no more than 2 feet from the street, with the wheels touching the curb (except in cul-de-sacs). Ensure the handle faces your house and the cart is at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, cars, yard waste, or utility poles.