Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Moorestown
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 standard container (Max 32 gallons) Bin (Trash)
Place curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day (earliest is dusk the night before). Maximum weight is 60 lbs per container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Food waste
Standard recycling bin Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream collection via the Burlington County Recycling Program. Place loosely in the bin; never bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2 (bottles and jugs only)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Plastics #3 through #7
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-contaminated boxes (e.g., pizza boxes)
- ✕Hardback books
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be cut into 3-foot lengths and placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on the designated Monday of your district's collection week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree limbs (max 12-inch diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your regular trash day
Placement
Place items curbside by 7:00 AM on your standard trash day, no earlier than dusk the night before.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Wood
- ✓ Rugs (tied and cut into 3-foot lengths)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Large quantities of construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Dirt and soil
Free for residents. Small amounts of residential construction debris (under 1 cubic yard) can be dropped off at the Public Works facility with prior permission.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Minor holidays like MLK Day and Columbus Day do not alter the schedule. For major holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day, trash collection is typically pushed back one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush and leaf collection schedules may experience slight delays during major holiday weeks, but generally adhere to the strict district-assigned week.
Thanksgiving always shifts Thursday and Friday collections to Friday. Always verify specific end-of-year holiday shifts on the Township website.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Single-Stream
Never place your recyclables inside plastic grocery or garbage bags. They jam the sorting equipment at the Burlington County recycling center. Return plastic film to participating local supermarkets or through specific municipal drop-off programs when available.
Check Your Plastics By Shape, Not Just Number
Moorestown's recycling program only accepts #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs. Tubs, trays, fruit containers, and any plastics numbered #3 through #7 are not accepted and must be thrown in your regular trash.
No Paper Bags for Grass Clippings
If you are setting grass clippings out for collection, they must go out with your regular household trash in a standard bin or plastic bag. Do not use brown paper contractor bags, as they can break easily when lifted by sanitation crews.
Seasonal Information
Spring and Summer
April to SeptemberLawn care peaks during these months. Remember that grass clippings are collected with regular household trash. Brush is picked up monthly based on your trash district.
Fall
October to DecemberDuring peak leaf-fall season, residents can utilize the Creek Road Compost Facility on designated Saturdays to dispose of excess leaves. Ensure no dirt, soil, or mulch is mixed into your leaf loads.
Winter
December to MarchHoliday trash schedules frequently shift in winter. Christmas and New Year's Day often push Thursday and Friday collections to a consolidated modified schedule. Keep bins clear of snowbanks.
About Moorestown Waste Management
The 32-Gallon Trash Receptacle Limit
Moorestown strictly enforces receptacle size limits for residential trash collection. The township's contractor will not pick up bins that exceed a 32-gallon capacity or weigh more than 60 pounds. Residents should ensure their garbage is placed curbside by 7:00 AM on their scheduled collection day, but no earlier than dusk the night prior.
Convenient Bulk Trash on Regular Collection Days
Disposing of large furniture is simple in Moorestown, as bulk items can be placed at the curb alongside your regular weekly household trash. However, there are preparation requirements: mattresses and box springs must be fully wrapped in plastic, and old carpeting or rugs must be cut into three-foot sections, rolled, and securely tied before placing them out.
Appliance, Scrap Metal, and Tire Pickups
While standard furniture is collected on your normal trash day, 'white goods' and automotive waste require a specialized pickup. Residents must call the Public Works department (Option 2) in advance to schedule the removal of refrigerators, large appliances, scrap metal, and tires. The township limits tire collection to a maximum of two per household.
District-Based Monthly Brush Collection
Moorestown Public Works operates an organized monthly brush pickup schedule dependent on your designated trash district. For example, if your standard garbage day is Monday (District 1), your brush collection will occur during the first week of the month. All brush must be cut to lengths of three feet or less and placed neatly at the curb.
Grass Clippings vs. The Creek Road Compost Facility
Unlike many municipalities, Moorestown asks residents to dispose of grass clippings with their regular household trash, placed in standard bins or plastic bags (no paper contractor bags allowed). For bulk leaves and brush, residents can utilize the Creek Road Compost Facility on designated Saturdays between Noon and 4 PM, provided they show proof of residency.
Drop-off Facilities
Moorestown Public Works Center
601 East Third Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Materials Accepted
Creek Road Compost Facility
Creek Road (between Borton Landing and Centerton Roads), Moorestown, NJ 08057
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a 96-gallon trash cart in Moorestown?
No. The township's trash collection contractor enforces a strict limit on receptacle sizes. Trash bins cannot exceed 32 gallons in capacity or 60 pounds in total weight.
How do I throw away a mattress in Moorestown?
Mattresses and box springs can be placed at the curb on your regular trash collection day. However, to protect sanitation workers, they must be completely wrapped in plastic before they will be collected.
What is the proper way to dispose of grass clippings?
Unlike brush, grass clippings are not collected separately. They must be placed in a standard trash can or a plastic bag (no paper contractor bags) and set out for your regular weekly household trash pickup.
How do I schedule an appliance or scrap metal pickup?
Large appliances (white goods), scrap metal, and tires are not picked up with standard weekly bulk waste. You must call the Public Works Department at 856-235-3520 (Option 2) to schedule a dedicated pickup.