Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Irvington
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 color Bin (Trash)
Receptacles must be watertight with a tight-fitting cover and handle. They must not exceed 35 gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in weight when filled.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Any clear or marked recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
Collected citywide every Wednesday. Recyclables must be kept separate from regular solid waste and must not be placed in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Newspapers
- ✓Paper products
- ✓Cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste and leaves cannot be mixed with regular solid waste or recyclables. Leaves must be managed according to seasonal DPW guidelines.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Small brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (on your second collection day)
Placement
Place your allowed 2 items at the curb along with your regular household garbage on either Thursday (Zone A) or Friday (Zone B).
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Box springs
- ✓ Wooden furniture
- ✓ Sofas
- ✓ Couches
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions
- ✕ Computers
- ✕ Refrigerators
- ✕ Stoves
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
There is no extra fee for the 2 allowed bulk items, as it is included in your municipal services.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no garbage, recycling, leaf pick-up, or street cleaning on National Holidays. If your household garbage day falls on a holiday, it will be picked up on the next scheduled pick-up day.
Yard Waste Exception
Leaf pick-up is entirely suspended on all observed National Holidays and will resume on the next non-holiday collection period.
Unlike regular household garbage, if a holiday interrupts a bulk pickup day, your bulk items will NOT be collected on the make-up trash day. They must be held until your next scheduled bulk collection day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Do Not Bag Your Recyclables
When placing items out for Wednesday recycling, never put them in plastic grocery or garbage bags. Plastic bags jam the processing equipment and can cause the entire bin to be rejected as trash.
Keep Electronics Out of the Trash
New Jersey law bans electronic waste from the standard waste stream. Old TVs, monitors, and computers cannot go in your curbside bins or be left out as bulk waste; they must go to the Coit Street facility.
Separate Yard Waste Properly
Leaves, branches, and grass clippings will not be collected if they are mixed in with your regular garbage. The township mandates that yard waste be kept strictly separate.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October to DecemberDuring the fall, special provisions are made for leaf collection. Remember that leaf pick-up, along with all other municipal solid waste services, is suspended on all National Holidays.
Winter
December to FebruaryIn the event of severe snowstorms, standard garbage and bulk collection schedules may be delayed. Always check the Township's official website or social media channels for DPW weather alerts.
All Seasons
Year-roundDo not attempt to put hazardous materials like paint or pool chemicals in your regular trash. These must be taken to specialized Essex County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events held periodically throughout the year.
About Irvington Waste Management
Understanding Irvington's Zone-Based Trash Schedule
The Township of Irvington utilizes a strict two-zone system for solid waste collection, which is divided geographically by Springfield Avenue going east. If you live in Zone A, your regular household garbage is collected on Mondays, and your combined garbage and bulk pickup is on Thursdays. For residents in Zone B, regular trash day is Tuesday, while Friday serves as the dual trash and bulk day. This staggered scheduling allows the DPW to effectively manage waste across the densely populated township.
Dedicated Wednesday Citywide Recycling
Unlike some municipalities that collect recycling on the same day as household trash, Irvington has dedicated every Wednesday exclusively to citywide recycling. Regardless of whether you live in Zone A or Zone B, all residents must place their recyclables at the curb on Wednesday. The DPW collects glass, plastics, aluminum cans, newspapers, and cardboard on this day. It is strictly prohibited to mix these recyclables with regular solid waste.
Navigating the Two-Item Bulk Waste Limit
Getting rid of large furniture is simple in Irvington, provided you follow the bulk waste limits. Residents are allowed to place up to two bulk items at the curb on their second collection day of the week—Thursday for Zone A or Friday for Zone B. This limit accommodates standard household furniture, mattresses, and box springs. Just remember that if your regular garbage day falls on a national holiday, your bulk items cannot be put out on the make-up day; they must wait until the next scheduled bulk collection day.
Appliance and E-Waste Disposal at Coit Street
Electronic waste, such as televisions and computers, and large household appliances (white goods) are not permitted for curbside bulk collection. In compliance with New Jersey state laws, residents must transport these items to the Irvington DPW drop-off center located at 406 Coit Street. The facility is equipped to handle consumer electronics, scrap metal, and heavy appliances safely, keeping hazardous materials and refrigerants out of the standard waste stream.
Drop-off Facilities
Irvington DPW Coit Street Drop-Off Facility
406 Coit Street, Irvington, NJ 07111
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is trash collected in Irvington, NJ?
Trash collection depends on your zone, split at Springfield Avenue. Zone A has collection on Mondays and Thursdays. Zone B has collection on Tuesdays and Fridays. All citywide recycling is collected on Wednesdays.
How do I throw away large furniture or a mattress in Irvington?
You can place up to two bulk items at the curb on your second garbage day of the week (Thursday for Zone A, Friday for Zone B). No special appointment is required as long as you stay within the two-item limit.
Where can I dispose of an old refrigerator or TV?
Heavy appliances and electronic waste like televisions cannot be placed on the curb for bulk pickup. They must be dropped off at the Irvington DPW facility located at 406 Coit Street between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Does Irvington pick up trash on national holidays?
No, all DPW collection services, including trash and recycling, are suspended on national holidays. Your regular garbage will be collected on the next scheduled pickup day. However, any bulk items must be held until your next designated bulk day.