Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sayreville
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.
Green (Borough-issued automated container) Bin (Trash)
Automated containers must be placed out without being blocked by parked vehicles. Ensure the lid can close completely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue (MCIA-issued container) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is single-stream at the curb. Containers should be rinsed clean, and caps should be removed and thrown in the regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed paper and cardboard
- ✓Plastics #1 & #2 (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Mirrors and window glass
- ✕Aerosol cans
Yard Waste Bin
Branches must be tied and bundled (max 4 feet long, 30 lbs). Grass is collected on specific zone days. Leaves are collected seasonally.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Branches (under 5 inches diameter)
- ✓Shrubs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Three times per year (April, July, October by Zone)
Placement
Items must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the Thursday of your zone's designated bulk week. Ensure vehicles do not block access.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Carpeting (cut to 4ft lengths)
- ✓ Non-metal household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction materials (concrete, sod, asphalt)
- ✕ Utility poles and railroad ties
- ✕ Metal items (unless scheduled separately)
Curbside heavy trash is included in municipal services for residents. Fort Grumpy drop-offs are also free but require a Sayreville ID.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday collection changes vary. Residents should consult the Sayreville borough website or the Recycle Coach app to check exact delay schedules for their zone.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and grass zones may be entirely suspended or shifted during holiday weeks.
A dedicated information hotline is available at (732) 390-7046 for automated updates regarding holiday schedule shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Wrap Your Mattresses
Sayreville sanitation crews will absolutely not collect mattresses, box springs, or futons unless they are completely encased in a plastic mattress bag or wrapping. This protects workers from bedbugs and biohazards.
Keep Electronics Out of Bulk
Never put old computers, laptops, monitors, or televisions on the curb during heavy trash weeks. New Jersey law prohibits this. You must drive them to Fort Grumpy on Mondays, Fridays, or designated Saturdays.
Break Down and Flatten Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard must be completely flattened before going into your blue bin. If you are taking excess cardboard to the Fort Grumpy center, it must also be flattened and separated from your other plastics and glass.
Seasonal Information
Spring
March & MayThe Department of Public Works conducts a special spring leaf collection. Ensure leaves are kept separate from standard brush and twigs to ensure pickup.
Fall
November & DecemberFall leaf vacuuming occurs during these months. Avoid parking vehicles over leaf piles on the street, as this prevents the vacuum trucks from reaching them.
Winter
January & FebruaryChristmas trees are collected alongside regular branch pickups during the winter. Remove all ornaments, lights, and tinsel before placing them at the curb.
About Sayreville Waste Management
Navigating Sayreville's Sanitation Services
The Borough of Sayreville operates its own automated Sanitation Division for household garbage, serving around 12,000 homes. For recycling, the borough partners with the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) to provide single-stream curbside collection. This hybrid approach ensures that routine waste is handled efficiently while leveraging county resources for proper material recovery.
Fort Grumpy Drop-Off Center Rules
Sayreville residents have access to the uniquely named 'Fort Grumpy' Recycling Center on Bordentown Avenue. While your curbside recycling is mixed single-stream, materials brought to Fort Grumpy must be strictly separated into designated bins for cardboard, paper, and commingled plastics/metals/glass. The facility is strictly for residents—no landscapers, contractors, or businesses are allowed.
Tri-Annual Heavy Trash Collection
Unlike towns with weekly bulk pickup, Sayreville collects bulk waste just three times a year during the months of April, July, and October. Collection is staggered by zone. Residents are limited to two cubic yards of heavy trash per trimester (roughly 3x3x6 feet). You can start placing items at the curb on the Monday of your designated week, but everything must be out before 6:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Scheduling White Goods and Metal Pickup
If you need to dispose of a refrigerator, stove, or metal swing set, you cannot leave it out for the standard heavy trash weeks. Sayreville collects appliances with refrigerants on the fourth Thursday of the month, and non-refrigerant metals on the fourth Friday (from January to September, excluding April and July). You must call Public Works on the Monday or Tuesday prior to schedule an appointment.
Managing Yard Debris and Grass
Grass clippings are collected weekly according to a dedicated zone schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays). Branches and tree parts must be firmly bundled and tied, measuring no more than 4 feet in length and 30 pounds in weight, with branches under 5 inches in diameter. Loose brush will be left at the curb by public works crews.
Drop-off Facilities
Fort Grumpy Recycling Center
3750 Bordentown Avenue, Sayreville, NJ 08872
Materials Accepted
Bayshore Recycling (For Construction Debris)
75 Crows Mill Road, Keasbey, NJ 08832
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sayreville collect bulk trash?
Sayreville collects heavy bulk trash three times a year during the months of April, July, and October. The exact week depends on your designated zone. You must put your items out by Wednesday night of your assigned week.
How do I throw away a refrigerator or stove in Sayreville?
Appliances are not collected during regular bulk weeks. You must schedule an appointment by calling Public Works at (732) 390-7008 on the Monday or Tuesday before your pickup. Refrigerant appliances are collected on the 4th Thursday of the month, and non-refrigerant metals on the 4th Friday (except in April and July).
Can I bring my recyclables to the Sayreville dump?
Yes, residents can bring recyclables and bulk items to the Fort Grumpy Recycling Center at 3750 Bordentown Avenue. However, unlike curbside pickup, you must separate your cardboard, paper, and plastics/metals/glass into specific containers at the facility. You must bring proof of residency.
What is the rule for disposing of a mattress in Sayreville?
To protect sanitation workers from health hazards and bedbugs, all mattresses, box springs, and futons MUST be completely wrapped in plastic before being placed at the curb for your scheduled bulk collection week.