Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mount Olive
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.
Township-provided cart (Black/Green, with ID) Bin (Trash)
Use only the official 96-gallon or 65-gallon ID-tagged cart assigned to your property. Place it at the curb by 5:00 A.M. on your scheduled day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard municipal solid waste
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are collected single-stream on the same day as your garbage. Do not place recyclables inside plastic bags. Extra blue containers can be purchased from the Recreation Dept.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Electronics (e-waste)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is strictly banned from regular garbage per Morris County mandate. Follow the township's seasonal brush, grass, and leaf collection guidelines or use designated drop-off sites.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and branches
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly via scheduled appointment (Mondays & Thursdays)
Placement
Once you have attached the purchased sticker and called DPW to schedule (973-691-0900 ext 7361), place the item at the curb before 5:00 A.M. on your assigned Monday or Thursday.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Televisions and computers (Thursday pick-up)
- ✓ Metal items (Thursday pick-up)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Loose, unbagged debris
A fee is required per large item, processed via the Large Item Sticker Application at Town Hall.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a collection day falls on an observed holiday, Mount Olive usually schedules an Alternate Day for pickup (such as shifting a Thursday holiday to Friday). Always consult the current year's Holiday Sanitation Schedule PDF on the township website.
Yard Waste Exception
The Mount Olive Recycling Center and administrative DPW offices are closed on all major holidays.
Even if your day shifts due to a holiday, the strict 5:00 A.M. set-out time remains fully in effect for the alternate day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep E-Waste Out of Carts
Never throw televisions, computers, laptops, or printers into your curbside garbage or blue recycling cart. In Mount Olive, these items require a purchased sticker and must be scheduled for a Thursday pickup.
Loose Recyclables Only
Bagging your recyclables in plastic grocery bags is a major contaminant in the single-stream system. Keep all paper, plastic, and glass loose inside your blue 65-gallon or 96-gallon container.
Yard Waste Doesn't Belong in Trash
Morris County regulations explicitly prohibit grass, leaves, and brush from entering the solid waste stream. Do not attempt to hide yard waste in your ID-tagged garbage cart, as it could result in a rejected pickup.
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - DecemberThe township conducts targeted leaf and brush collections. Residents should monitor the official Mount Olive DPW alerts or the Recycle Coach app for specific neighborhood deployment dates, as putting out vegetative waste too early can cause storm drain issues.
Winter
January - MarchDuring severe snowstorms, Mount Olive may delay early morning 5:00 A.M. collections to allow plows to clear the roads. Keep carts off the streets and check the township website for adjusted pickup routing.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberExpect high volumes of yard maintenance debris. Ensure all grass clippings are handled according to the township's chipper service and vegetative waste rules rather than placing them in municipal trash bins.
About Mount Olive Waste Management
Streamlined Same-Day Trash and Recycling Service
Mount Olive Township's Sanitation Department simplifies waste management by collecting both household garbage and single-stream recycling on the exact same day each week. The specific day is determined by your neighborhood's designated route. To ensure your bins are serviced, all materials must be neatly placed at the curb by an early 5:00 A.M. deadline on the morning of collection.
Understanding the Municipal Container System
The township provides every homeowner with one large 96-gallon or 65-gallon garbage cart, stamped with a unique ID number linked specifically to that property. For single-stream recycling, residents must use designated blue carts. If you need a new or additional blue recycling cart, you can easily purchase a 65-gallon or 96-gallon container through the Mount Olive Recreation Department's online portal, which helps support local community events.
Navigating the Large Item Sticker Program
Unlike some cities with free unlimited bulk days, Mount Olive utilizes a structured sticker system for large household items and e-waste. Residents must first purchase a Large Item Sticker at the Municipal Building or via mail. Once properly ticketed, regular bulky items like furniture are collected on Mondays, while scrap metal and electronics (such as televisions and computers) are strictly scheduled for Thursday pickups. You must call the DPW in advance to notify them that a sticker item is at the curb.
Weekend Drop-Offs at the Township Recycling Center
If your blue cart is overflowing or you have rigid plastics that aren't fit for curbside pickup, Mount Olive provides a dedicated drop-off center for its residents. The Township Recycling Center operates exclusively on Saturdays from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM. It's a convenient weekend alternative for dropping off extra cardboard, rigid plastics, and other approved single-stream materials.
Drop-off Facilities
Mount Olive Township Recycling Center
Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836
Materials Accepted
MCMUA Mount Olive Transfer Station
168 Gold Mine Road, Mount Olive, NJ
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to put my garbage and recycling out in Mount Olive?
All garbage and recycling carts must be placed neatly at the curb by 5:00 A.M. on your designated collection day. Crews start early, and late set-outs will not be collected.
Are my garbage and recycling picked up on different days?
No. In Mount Olive Township, your single-stream recycling and your regular household garbage are picked up on the exact same day once a week.
How do I throw away an old couch or TV in Mount Olive?
You must purchase a Large Item Sticker from the Municipal Building. Once you have the sticker, call the DPW to schedule. Regular large furniture is picked up on Mondays, while metal items and TVs/electronics are picked up on Thursdays.
Can I use any blue bin for my recycling?
The township uses specific automated collection carts. If you need a recycling bin, you can purchase an official 65-gallon or 96-gallon blue recycling container directly through the Mount Olive Recreation Department.