Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Millville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once a week, Monday through Friday, based on your street location.
Recycling
Recycling is collected bi-weekly (every other week) on your designated trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Bagged yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, and small trimmings up to 30 lbs) is collected weekly on your regular trash day.
Set Out Time
Between 3:00 PM the day before and 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste utility bills are mailed annually in January with four quarterly stubs due on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, following a 10-day grace period.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Direct Debit, Mail, Drive-Thru, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
$250 annual deduction available for qualifying seniors (age 65+) and permanently disabled residents meeting income guidelines.
City-provided cart Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected weekly. Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than 3:00 PM the day before collection and no later than 6:00 AM on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Bagged shredded paper
- ✓Properly contained medical syringes
City-provided cart Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is collected bi-weekly by ACUA. All items must be loose in the cart. Containers must be rinsed clean.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic containers with symbols #1, #2, & #5 ONLY
- ✓Glass bottles & jars
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Uncontaminated paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Shredded paper
- ✕Syringes
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Outside of loose leaf season, yard waste must be in properly tied plastic bags, not exceeding 30 lbs, and placed curbside for weekly collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Vines
- ✓Small bush trimmings
- ✓Brush and branches (tied)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly for standard bulk (ACUA); Monthly for metals/tires (Public Works).
Placement
Place items at the curb no earlier than 3:00 PM the day before your designated collection day. Limit of one standard bulk item per week.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Beds
- ✓ Couches
- ✓ Dressers
- ✓ White goods (last week of month only)
- ✓ Rimless tires (last week of month only)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Carpeting
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Electronics
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
Curbside limits apply. Excess materials or construction debris must be taken to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex, where disposal fees will apply.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
ACUA typical holiday schedules apply. When a designated major holiday occurs on a weekday, trash and recycling pickups are pushed back one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Public Works collections for yard waste or scrap metal may be delayed during city-recognized holidays or extreme weather events.
Verify exact shifts directly on the ACUA online schedule tool or the Recycle Coach app.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Check Your Plastics
Only plastics marked with a #1, #2, or #5 on the bottom are accepted in Millville's recycling program. All other plastics belong in the regular trash.
Bag Your Shredded Paper
Unlike some municipalities, Millville requires shredded paper to be kept out of the recycling cart entirely. Bag it and throw it in your curbside trash.
No Construction Debris
Items like drywall, plywood, carpeting, plumbing materials, and lumber cannot be collected at the curb. These must be hauled to the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex.
Seasonal Information
Fall/Winter
November 1 - December 31During these months, residents are permitted to rake loose leaves to the curb. Christmas trees are also collected loose at the curb from December 26th through February 14th.
Spring
March 16 - AprilResidents may place loose leaves at the curbside between March 16 and March 31 for a one-time spring collection pass that occurs in April.
Storm Recovery
Year-RoundSpecial brush collections after heavy storms will only take place if officially declared by the City. Otherwise, wait for your standard pickup or use the compost facility.
About Millville Waste Management
Streamlined Trash & Recycling in Millville
In Millville, residential waste management is a collaborative effort between the local Public Works Department and the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA). This hybrid system ensures that while ACUA efficiently handles the weekly household garbage and bi-weekly recycling routes using standardized city-issued carts, the local municipal crews tackle specialized pickups like yard waste, scrap metals, and tires. This structured approach helps maintain the scenic beauty of Cumberland County while effectively managing residential refuse.
Understanding the ACUA Recycling Guidelines
Millville enforces strict recycling protocols to prevent contamination at the material recovery facilities. Residents must only place plastics labeled #1, #2, and #5 in their municipal recycling carts alongside clean glass, metal cans, and flattened cardboard. A crucial rule specific to this program is that shredded paper is entirely banned from the recycling stream; it must be securely bagged and discarded with regular household trash. Furthermore, all recyclables must remain loose in the cart—never placed in plastic bags.
Simplified Weekly Bulk Trash Collection
A significant upgrade to Millville's waste services occurred in August 2024. ACUA now provides the convenience of removing one bulk item per week directly on a resident's standard collection day. This means household items like mattresses or sofas no longer require a month-long wait for a designated bulk day. However, appliances (white metals) and up to two rimless tires per household are still collected exclusively by the local Public Works division during the last full week of each month.
Yard Waste Regulations and the Compost Facility
Managing organic debris in Millville requires attention to the seasonal calendar. Loose leaf collection is only permitted at the curb between November 1 and December 31, plus a brief spring window in April. During all other months, yard waste such as grass clippings and vines must be placed in securely tied plastic bags weighing under 30 pounds. For immediate disposal needs, residents have exclusive access to the city’s compost facility on Cedarville Road, where brush and leaves can be dropped off and free mulch is available.
Safe Disposal of Medical and Electronic Waste
The city provides clear directives for items that pose environmental or safety risks. E-waste, including televisions and computers, is strictly prohibited from curbside pickup and must be driven to the Public Works Complex on South 15th Street. Meanwhile, residents needing to dispose of home medical syringes are instructed to snip the tips, seal them in a puncture-proof container like a heavy-duty detergent bottle, tape it shut, and place it in the regular trash—never in the recycling bin.
Drop-off Facilities
Millville Public Works Complex
416 S. 15th Street, Millville, NJ 08332
Materials Accepted
Millville Compost Facility
999 Cedarville Road, Millville, NJ 08332
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does bulk trash pickup work in Millville?
As of August 2024, ACUA collects one standard bulk item (like a couch or mattress) per week on your regular collection day. White goods, appliances, and tires are handled separately by Public Works, with a limit of two items collected during the last full week of each month.
Where can I recycle old TVs and electronics?
Electronics are strictly prohibited from curbside pickup. Millville residents must drop off items like computers, TVs, monitors, and DVD players at the Public Works Complex located at 416 S. 15th Street.
What are the rules for bagging yard waste and grass clippings?
Outside of the designated loose leaf season, yard waste (including grass clippings and vines) must be placed in securely tied plastic bags. Bags must not exceed 30 pounds and are picked up once a week on your designated collection day.
How do I safely dispose of home medical syringes or medications?
To dispose of syringes, snip the tips, put them in a puncture-proof container (like an empty laundry detergent bottle), seal it with duct tape, and put it in your regular trash cart. Never place syringes in recycling. Unused medications should be dropped in the designated bin in the lobby of the Millville Police Department.