Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Randolph
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 color Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed in covered 32-gallon containers or heavy-duty plastic bags. No single bag or container can exceed 30 pounds. Remove empty cans by sundown.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Completely dried-out paint cans
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recycling must be in a blue container with handles, not exceeding 35 gallons or 50 pounds. Items must be placed loosely in the bin with no plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Newspapers and junk mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Window glass and mirrors
- ✕Hardcover books
Yard Waste Bin
Bagged leaves are picked up curbside on Mondays by advance request via the Engineering Dept. Grass must be dropped off at the Recycling Center on weekends.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged leaves
- ✓Grass clippings (drop-off only)
- ✓Branches (max 4 feet long by 4 inches diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One large household item per week on your regular garbage collection day.
Placement
Place your single bulk item at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 9:00 PM the night prior.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Rolled and tied carpet (max 110 sq ft and 4 ft long)
- ✓ Dried-out, empty paint cans
Not Accepted
- ✕ Building and construction materials (bricks, sheetrock, lumber)
- ✕ Large glass tables or mirrors
- ✕ Auto parts and tires
- ✕ Items weighing over 200 lbs or longer than 5 feet
The standard one item per week is free. However, refrigerators and major appliances (white goods) require an advance call to the Health Department and a $30 per item fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If curbside pickup is canceled due to a recognized holiday, makeup days will be officially communicated via the township website and social media channels.
Yard Waste Exception
The Randolph Recycling Center is completely closed on all major holidays and during severe inclement weather events.
Blue Diamond Disposal limits their official holiday service interruptions to the six major holidays listed above.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Say No to Plastic Bags and Film
Plastic grocery bags and film wrap are strictly prohibited in Randolph's blue recycling bins. They tangle in sorting machinery and can cause your entire bin to be rejected.
No Recycling in Cardboard Boxes
While flattened cardboard is fully recyclable, do not use intact cardboard boxes as makeshift garbage or recycling containers. All loose items must be in your proper blue bin.
Watch Your Plastic Numbers
Only plastic containers stamped with #1, #2, and #5 (such as water bottles and yogurt cups) are accepted. Do not include plastics #3, #4, #6 (Styrofoam), or #7.
Seasonal Information
Fall & Spring
October - November & March - MayThe township coordinates seasonal fall leaf and spring branch collections. You must contact the Engineering Department the Friday before a Monday to schedule a curbside bagged leaf pickup.
Winter
December - MarchIf heavy snow disrupts collection, your makeup day will typically be the next business day. Ensure bins are accessible and not buried behind snowbanks.
Spring - Fall
March - OctoberThe township’s Mulch Program offers fine shredded wood mulch delivery for residents. Bringing your yard waste to the recycling center directly sustains this local program.
About Randolph Waste Management
Randolph Township’s Weekly Trash Collection Service
Randolph Township, in partnership with Blue Diamond Disposal, provides weekly curbside garbage collection for all residential streets (excluding garden apartment complexes). To ensure seamless pickups, garbage must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled day, but no earlier than 9:00 PM the night prior. Refuse must be kept in covered 32-gallon containers or heavy-duty plastic bags, with no single receptacle exceeding 30 pounds. Using recyclable cardboard boxes as makeshift garbage containers is strictly prohibited.
Single Stream Recycling Rules and Blue Container Limits
In Randolph, recyclables are collected every other week on the exact same day as your garbage pickup. Residents are required to use a blue container equipped with handles to prevent workplace injuries for the sanitation crews. This blue recycling bin must not exceed a 35-gallon volume or a 50-pound weight limit, and it is highly recommended to label it 'Recyclables Only'. While it's a single-stream system accepting plastics #1, #2, and #5 alongside paper and glass, items like plastic bags and Styrofoam are banned and will lead to contamination.
Navigating Bulk Trash and White Goods Disposal
Getting rid of large items is relatively convenient in Randolph. Homeowners are permitted to place exactly one large household bulk item—such as a sofa, a mattress, or a rolled-up rug under four feet in length—at the curb on their regular weekly garbage day. However, heavy construction materials like sheetrock and lumber are entirely excluded. If you need to dispose of 'white goods' like refrigerators, washers, or stoves, you must contact the Health Department in advance to arrange a special pickup, which incurs a $30 fee per appliance.
Yard Waste Management and the Local Mulch Program
While standard garbage routes do not accept lawn debris, Randolph maintains a robust program for vegetative waste. Residents can drop off grass clippings, leaves, and properly sized branches at the centralized Recycling Center located on Sussex Turnpike. The municipality actively converts this collected yard waste into high-quality mulch. Residents can then purchase this mulch back from the township, creating a highly sustainable and circular local environmental system.
Drop-off Facilities
Randolph Recycling Center
Intersection of Morris and Sussex Turnpikes, Randolph, NJ 07869
Materials Accepted
Mt. Olive Transfer Station
168 Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bulk items can I throw away each week in Randolph?
Residents are allowed to place one large household item (such as a couch, mattress, or a rolled-up rug no longer than 4 feet) at the curb on their regular weekly garbage collection day.
Does the township pick up construction materials like sheetrock or lumber?
No, Randolph Township strictly forbids building or construction materials at the curb. You must make private arrangements with a contractor or transport the debris to the Mt. Olive Transfer Station, where disposal fees will apply.
What are the rules for recycling bins in Randolph?
Recycling containers must be blue, equipped with handles, and clearly hold no more than 35 gallons. When full, the container cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. The township recommends labeling the bin 'Recyclables Only' to avoid confusion.
How do I dispose of a refrigerator or large appliance?
White goods and large household appliances are collected year-round by advance arrangement only. You must call the Randolph Health Department at 973-989-7050 to schedule a pickup, which carries a required $30 fee per appliance.