Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lyndhurst
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.
Standard trash receptacle Bin (Trash)
Place securely tied bags or rigid cans at the curb on your designated route days.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Wrapped mattresses (in plastic)
Standard rigid recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
Place curbside the night prior to recycling day after 6:00 PM. Never place recyclables inside plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper shredding
- ✓Magazines and soft cover books
- ✓Clean food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Ceramic items
- ✕Clothing or textiles
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Toys
Yard Waste Bin
Place curbside the night prior to recycling day after 6:00 PM. Do not use plastic bags. Do not make piles in the street.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush
- ✓Leaves (seasonally)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Every Friday (By appointment only)
Placement
Once your appointment is made, place approved items curbside on Thursday evening after 6:00 PM.
Accepted
- ✓ Electronics
- ✓ Large appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Scrap metal
- ✓ Concrete, blocks, pavers, and stones (residential only)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor construction debris
- ✕ Dirt
- ✕ Roofing shingles
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Propane tanks
There is no direct fee for residents scheduling a standard Friday pickup, but strict volume and material limits apply (no contractor debris).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There is no garbage or recycling collection on major observed holidays (e.g., Christmas and New Year's Day). Missed collections are not pushed to the next day; you must hold your items until your next regularly scheduled route day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the same holiday suspension rules as recycling, as it is picked up concurrently.
Special Friday bulk pickups may be suspended or shifted if a major holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday. Always call the DPW to confirm.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Ban the Plastic Bags
Never use plastic grocery or garbage bags to hold your recyclables or yard waste. The DPW will reject items bagged in plastic because they jam the sorting machinery at the recycling facility and ruin compostable yard waste.
Wrap Your Mattresses
Bedbugs and sanitation hazards are taken seriously in Lyndhurst. If you need to throw away a mattress or box spring, it must be tightly sealed in a heavy-duty plastic mattress bag before it is placed out with your regular household garbage.
No Contractor Debris in Concrete Piles
While the town generously picks up small amounts of residential concrete, blocks, and pavers by appointment, they will instantly reject piles that include contractor-generated construction materials, dirt, or roofing shingles.
Seasonal Information
Spring and Summer
April to DecemberGrass clippings and brush are actively collected during these months. Place them at the curb the night before your scheduled recycling day, strictly avoiding plastic bags or street dumping.
Fall
October to DecemberLeaf collection runs through the autumn months. Do not rake leaves directly into the street, as this causes flooding by blocking storm drains. Keep them containerized and at the curb the night prior to your recycling day.
Winter
December and JanuaryChristmas trees are picked up on your designated recycling day during the holiday season. Be sure to strip the tree entirely—remove all lights, tinsel, ornaments, and stands before placing it curbside.
About Lyndhurst Waste Management
The Lyndhurst DPW Garbage Zones
The Township of Lyndhurst maintains a highly structured garbage collection route system. Depending on where you live, household trash is typically collected twice a week, such as on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Residents must ensure all standard refuse is placed neatly at the curb. Notably, if you are disposing of a mattress or box spring, it goes out with your regular garbage but must be completely encased in plastic for health and safety reasons.
Weekly Curbside Recycling Rules
Lyndhurst operates a weekly curbside recycling program for all residential homes. Acceptable items include flattened cardboard, paper, magazines, glass bottles, and plastic containers. All recyclables should be placed at the curb the night prior to your scheduled day, after 6:00 PM. The most critical rule to remember is that plastic bags are strictly prohibited; materials must be placed in rigid, reusable containers.
Friday Special Pickups by Appointment
Disposing of bulky appliances, electronics, scrap metal, and even small amounts of residential concrete is easy, but it requires an appointment. Lyndhurst residents must call the DPW office at 201-438-5478 between Monday and Thursday to get on the schedule. Once your appointment is confirmed, these items are exclusively collected on Fridays and should be brought to the curb no earlier than Thursday evening after 6:00 PM.
Seasonal Yard Waste and Leaf Collections
Keeping the township's streets clean and storm drains clear requires strict adherence to yard waste guidelines. Grass and brush are collected from April through December, while autumn leaves have a specific window from October to December. Lyndhurst strictly prohibits raking loose piles into the street. All vegetative waste must be containerized without the use of plastic bags and placed curbside the night before your designated recycling day.
Handling Hazardous and Construction Materials
The Township DPW explicitly does not collect hazardous materials, roofing shingles, dirt, or major contractor construction debris. For safe chemical, paint, or hazardous waste disposal, residents must rely on the Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA), which hosts various free collection events throughout the year. Homeowners tackling massive renovations will need to rent a private dumpster at their own expense.
Drop-off Facilities
Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) Hazardous Waste Events
Various rotational locations in Bergen County (Check bcua.org)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of an old TV or refrigerator in Lyndhurst?
You cannot leave electronics or appliances out with your regular trash. You must call the DPW at 201-438-5478 between Monday and Thursday to schedule a special Friday pickup. Once scheduled, place the items at the curb Thursday evening after 6:00 PM.
Can I rake my fall leaves into the street?
No. Lyndhurst strictly prohibits leaving loose piles of leaves, grass, or brush in the street, as this blocks storm drains. All yard waste must be placed in containers or biodegradable bags (no plastic bags) at the curb the night before your recycling day.
What should I do if my garbage day falls on a holiday?
If a major holiday like Christmas or New Year's Day falls on your scheduled collection day, there will be no pickup. You must hold your garbage or recycling until your next regularly scheduled pickup day for your route.
Do I need to schedule a Friday pickup for an old mattress?
No. Mattresses and box springs do not require a special Friday appointment. They can be placed out for your regular household garbage collection. However, state law requires that all mattresses must be completely wrapped in a plastic mattress bag before being placed at the curb.