Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Montville
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.
Resident-provided (Max 35-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Limit of three 35-gallon cans per pickup day. No single can may exceed 50 pounds. Place between the sidewalk and curb, not in the roadway.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Waxy gable-top cartons (milk/juice)
Resident-provided (Max 35-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Keep recyclables loose, do not bag them in plastic. Containers cannot exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed paper (newspaper, magazines, junk mail)
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5 only
- ✓Glass bottles (clear, brown, green)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pizza boxes
- ✕Gable-top milk/juice cartons
- ✕Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Collected April through December on your first garbage day of the week. Must be placed in biodegradable bags or dedicated containers. Loose piles in the street are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (on your second garbage day)
Placement
Place bulk items out no earlier than the evening before your second weekly garbage collection day. Keep them clear of the roadway.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Carpeting
- ✓ Large household non-metal items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
Bulk collection for standard household items is included in your township property taxes, provided they meet municipal guidelines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on your collection day, Suburban Disposal will skip that pickup. You must store your materials until your next scheduled collection day.
Yard Waste Exception
Vegetative waste is completely suspended on major holidays and during the winter months.
Always refer to the Township homepage or the Recycle Coach app during holiday weeks or severe inclement weather for any sudden schedule adjustments.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Gable-Top Cartons Are Garbage
Unlike some surrounding towns, Montville considers waxy gable-top cartons (like milk and orange juice containers) to be trash. Do not put them in your recycling bin.
Stick to Plastics 1, 2, and 5
Check the recycling triangle on the bottom of your containers. Suburban Disposal only accepts plastics stamped with #1, #2, and #5. All other plastics, including PVC (#3) and Styrofoam (#6), must go in the regular trash.
Keep Plastic Bags Out
Never place your recyclables inside plastic grocery or garbage bags. If you want to recycle plastic shopping bags, you must take them to a designated store drop-off, such as the local ShopRite.
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilVegetative waste curbside collection officially resumes in April. Remember that all grass clippings, leaves, and brush must be placed in containers or biodegradable bags, never loose in the street.
Fall
October - DecemberDuring peak leaf drop, vegetative waste collection continues until December. Do not exceed the 50-pound limit per container, even when leaves are wet.
Winter
January - MarchVegetative curbside collection is suspended. During snow events, ensure your trash and recycling cans are kept out of the street to allow DPW plows to clear the roads safely.
About Montville Waste Management
Montville's Section-Based Collection Schedule
The Township of Montville manages its residential waste through a municipal contract with Suburban Disposal Inc., funded directly through your property taxes. To streamline routing, the township is split into two collection zones. Section 1 (primarily the northern areas and Changebridge Community) receives garbage pickups on Mondays and Thursdays. Section 2 encompasses the rest of the township and is serviced on Tuesdays and Fridays. All materials must be placed out the night before or before 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Strict Weight and Container Limits
Unlike some New Jersey municipalities that utilize massive automated rollout carts, Montville enforces strict limits to protect sanitation workers. Residents may place a maximum of three 35-gallon containers out per scheduled garbage day. Furthermore, no single container or bundle can exceed 50 pounds in weight. Cans must be placed between the curb and the sidewalk, staying entirely out of the roadway.
Convenient Weekly Bulk Trash Days
If you are discarding a broken chair or clearing out outgrown toys, you don't need to wait for a special monthly bulk day. Montville allows residents to place bulky household items at the curb every week on their second scheduled garbage day. For Section 1, this means Thursdays; for Section 2, bulk items go out on Fridays.
Vegetative Waste Rules from April to December
Keeping Montville's streets clean is a priority, especially during the yard work months. From April through December, Suburban Disposal collects vegetative waste—including grass clippings, brush, and leaves—on your first garbage day of the week (Monday for Section 1, Tuesday for Section 2). The DPW strictly prohibits raking loose leaves or brush piles directly into the street; all organic waste must be properly contained.
Leveraging Local Drop-Off Partnerships
While curbside recycling covers your essential household plastics, glass, and paper, Montville encourages deeper sustainability through local drop-offs. Through community efforts, you can recycle plastic bottle caps at specific local cafes, drop off plastic film at area ShopRites, and deposit used clothing in the bins behind the Fire Department on River Road. For household hazardous waste, residents should utilize the specialized Morris County MUA drop-off events.
Drop-off Facilities
Morris County MUA Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trash container limit in Montville, NJ?
Residents are allowed a maximum of three containers of household garbage per collection day. Each container cannot exceed 35 gallons in volume and must weigh less than 50 pounds.
When does Montville collect bulk trash?
Bulk waste is collected once a week, specifically on your second scheduled garbage day. If you live in Section 1, bulk day is Thursday. If you live in Section 2, bulk day is Friday.
Can I rake my leaves into the street for pickup?
No. The Montville Department of Public Works strictly prohibits placing piles of leaves, brush, or loose vegetative material in the street or roadway. It must be properly contained for the April-December curbside collections.
Are milk cartons and juice boxes recyclable in Montville?
No. Waxy gable-top containers, such as those used for milk and orange juice, are not accepted in the recycling program. You must dispose of them in your regular household garbage.