Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Roxbury
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 Bin (Trash)
Limit of five containers or bags per collection. Containers cannot exceed 32 gallons or 50 pounds. Must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Water softeners (empty of salt/water, max 50 lbs)
Resident-provided Bin (Recycling)
Recycling rotates every other week between commingled containers and paper/cardboard. Never use plastic bags for recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Commingled Week: Plastic bottles #1 & #2, glass, aluminum, steel cans
- ✓Paper Week: Flattened corrugated cardboard, newspapers, mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic containers #3-#7
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Ceramics or mirrors
Yard Waste Bin
Do not mix grass, brush, and leaves together. Must use brown paper yard bags or clearly labeled containers. Limit of 50 leaf bags weekly during peak season.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush and branches (under 3 inches in diameter, tied in bundles)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Integrated with standard trash limit)
Placement
Place your bulky item at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your normal collection day, keeping in mind that it counts heavily against your five-item limit.
Accepted
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Televisions and monitors
- ✕ Items heavier than 50 lbs
- ✕ Items longer than 6 feet
Curbside bulk pickup is included as long as limits are followed. For large construction debris, residents must hire a private hauler or use the Morris County Transfer Station.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Certain major holidays may affect the collection of trash and recyclables, generally pushing collections back one day.
Yard Waste Exception
The Roxbury Recycling Depot on N. Dell Avenue may alter its weekend hours during major holiday weekends.
Always refer to the Township's official 2026 calendar or the Recycle Coach app to confirm exact makeup days for your specific route.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of Commingled Bins
Never place your aluminum, glass, or plastic bottles inside plastic grocery bags. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited in the curbside recycling program and will result in your material being tagged and left at the curb.
Do Not Mix Different Yard Wastes
When bagging or containerizing vegetative waste, separation is key. Grass clippings, fallen leaves, and tied brush bundles must remain separate from one another. Mixing them together violates collection protocols.
Remove Freon Before Metal Pickup
If you are scheduling a Thursday call-in pickup for an old refrigerator, air conditioner, or dehumidifier, it will not be collected unless the Freon/CFCs have been safely extracted by a certified professional and officially labeled.
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryRoxbury typically conducts curbside Christmas tree collections during the first three weeks of January. Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands before placing trees at the curb.
Year-Round
January - DecemberThe Roxbury Recycling Center in Kenvil is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for residents to drop off e-waste, small metal appliances, and excess recyclables.
About Roxbury Waste Management
Maximizing Blue Diamond Disposal Services in Roxbury
Roxbury Township partners with Blue Diamond Disposal to provide comprehensive curbside sanitation services. To maintain efficiency and worker safety, the township strictly enforces a five-container limit per household for each weekly collection. Each trash receptacle or bag must not exceed 32 gallons in size and must weigh 50 pounds or less. Residents are required to place all waste at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their designated route day and retrieve empty cans by 5:00 p.m.
Understanding the Alternating Recycling Schedule
Unlike single-stream systems, Roxbury utilizes an alternating dual-stream recycling program. Recyclables are picked up on the same day as your regular household garbage, but the accepted materials rotate weekly. One week is dedicated exclusively to commingled containers (plastics #1 and #2, glass, and aluminum), while the following week is reserved for paper products and flattened corrugated cardboard. Keeping track of this rotating calendar is essential to avoid having your bins tagged and left at the curb.
Navigating Bulk Waste and Call-In Metal Collections
Handling large household items in Roxbury requires a strategic approach. Homeowners are permitted to substitute two of their standard trash cans for one bulky item (such as a mattress or sofa) per week, provided the item weighs under 50 pounds and is shorter than 6 feet. For "white goods" and scrap metal—including lawnmowers, grills without tanks, and washing machines—residents must schedule a special Thursday pickup by calling the hauler directly at 973-448-2069 no later than 2:30 p.m. the Wednesday prior.
Seasonal Yard Waste Regulations and Limits
Vegetative waste collection is robust in Roxbury but comes with strict segregation rules. From the end of March through mid-December, Blue Diamond Disposal collects yard waste weekly on your normal trash day. However, grass clippings, leaves, and brush absolutely cannot be mixed together in the same bag or container. During the peak autumn leaf season, the township allows an impressive limit of up to 50 brown paper yard bags per household each week.
Weekend E-Waste Drops at the N. Dell Avenue Depot
Electronic waste, such as televisions, laptops, monitors, and desktop printers, is strictly banned from curbside collection under New Jersey state mandate. Fortunately, Roxbury residents have exclusive access to the municipal Recycling Center located at 96 N. Dell Avenue in Kenvil. The depot is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing a convenient weekend hub not just for e-waste, but also for small metal appliances, excess cardboard, and rechargeable batteries.
Drop-off Facilities
Roxbury Twp. Recycling Depot
96 N. Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ 07847
Materials Accepted
Morris County Transfer Station
1100 Edwards Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away a mattress or sofa in Roxbury?
You can place a mattress, sofa, or other non-metal furniture at the curb on your regular trash day. In Roxbury, one bulky item counts in place of two standard trash cans toward your five-item limit. The item must weigh less than 50 pounds and be 6 feet or shorter.
When is recycling picked up in Roxbury?
Recycling is picked up on the same day as your regular household trash. However, the township operates on an alternating schedule: one week is for commingled items (plastic, glass, aluminum), and the next week is for paper and flattened cardboard.
How do I get rid of an old lawn mower or washing machine?
Large metal items and 'white goods' are not collected with standard bulk trash. You must schedule a special metal pickup for Thursday by calling Blue Diamond Disposal at 973-448-2069 no later than 2:30 p.m. on the Wednesday prior. Ensure lawn mowers are completely drained of gas and oil.
Where can I recycle my old TV or computer monitor?
Electronic waste is strictly banned from curbside collection in New Jersey. Roxbury residents must bring all TVs, computers, laptops, and monitors to the municipal Recycling Depot at 96 N. Dell Avenue in Kenvil, which is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.