Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Voorhees
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling collection services are provided by the township and funded through property taxes, while township sewer maintenance is billed separately once per year (due April 1st).
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes (Trash) / Annual (Sewer Utility)
Accepted Methods
Online, Direct Debit (ACH), Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Blue Cart Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit inside the blue cart with the lid closed. Keep the cart at least 4 feet away from mailboxes, cars, and the recycling cart to allow the automated arm to function.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
Green Cart Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream recycling must be kept completely loose in the green cart. Never bag your recyclables. Excess cardboard requires a scheduled pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (broken down)
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and junk mail
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Food-soiled paper
Yard Waste Bin
Place vegetation at the curb line every Monday by 6:00 AM. One pile per week, max volume of 2 cubic yards. No plastic bags allowed. Landscapers must remove their own debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings (in biodegradable bags or cans)
- ✓Small branches (bundled, max 4 feet long, under 40 lbs)
- ✓Leaves (loose only during spring/fall)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month (Third full week)
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb on your normal trash day during the 3rd full week. Ensure a 4-foot clearance from the blue trash cart so the automated arm can operate.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (MUST be fully sealed in plastic)
- ✓ Carpet (cut into 4-foot widths, rolled and tied, under 40 lbs)
- ✓ Excess household trash that does not fit in the blue cart
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Construction and remodeling debris
- ✕ Electronics and appliances (require separate scheduled pickup)
- ✕ Metal waste (requires separate scheduled pickup)
Bulk collection is a free municipal service. Note that electronics, appliances, and metals are also collected for free but require a phone call to schedule.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collection schedules are generally delayed by one day following a township-observed holiday. Always check the official Voorhees Township calendar for specific shaded dates indicating shifts in trash and bulk collections.
Yard Waste Exception
Monday vegetation collections may be delayed to Tuesday during weeks where Monday is an observed public holiday.
The 'first full week' for determining bulk collection is officially defined as the week that includes a Monday. Check the township calendar for your exact 3rd-week bulk dates.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring & Fall
Designated WeeksLoose leaves are only permitted to be raked to the curb line during the specific designated spring and fall collection schedules. Piles must be kept free of branches and other debris.
Summer & Winter
Off-SeasonOutside of the dedicated spring and fall collection windows, all leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags or designated yard waste cans. They will not be collected if left loose at the curb.
Year-Round
OngoingVegetation and brush are collected throughout the year on Mondays. Bundles must not exceed 4 feet in length, and branches must be under 5 inches in diameter.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Cans to Cash In Around Voorhees?
While Voorhees itself doesn't have a dedicated bottle buyback center right in town, New Jersey has a great state program for redeeming certain beverage containers. You can bring your empty bottles and cans to many grocery stores throughout the state, including those near Voorhees, to get back a few cents for each one. It's a simple way to make a little extra cash while helping the environment! Check with your local supermarkets; they're usually happy to take them. For larger amounts of metal items, you might want to look for a scrap metal yard in the greater South Jersey area. A quick online search for 'scrap metal yards near Voorhees NJ' should give you some options.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Voorhees!
Instead of tossing items that still have life left in them, consider donating them right here in our community! The Goodwill Store & Donation Center in nearby Cherry Hill is a fantastic spot to drop off clothing, household goods, and more. If you've got furniture or home improvement materials you're looking to part with, Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Pennsauken is another excellent choice. They accept a wide range of items that help fund their mission of building homes. It’s a win-win – you declutter, and your items help others!
Keeping Our Voorhees Neighborhoods Sparkle-Free
While Voorhees doesn't seem to have frequent large-scale community clean-up events advertised on its official site, staying vigilant about illegal dumping is something we can all do. If you ever spot items being improperly discarded in public areas, it's best to report it to the Voorhees Township Public Works department at (856) 428-5499. They're the ones who can address it properly. For those tricky household items like old paint or electronics, keep an eye out for special hazardous waste collection days that Camden County sometimes organizes. You can usually find announcements for these on the county's environmental or public works pages.
Drop-off Facilities
Camden County Household Hazardous Waste Events
Various locations (e.g., Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill / Cherry Hill Public Works)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away a mattress in Voorhees?
Mattresses and box springs can be placed at the curb during your monthly bulk trash day. However, township rules require that all mattresses and box springs be completely sealed in sheet plastic or a plastic mattress bag before being placed out for collection.
When is my bulk trash pickup day?
Bulk trash is collected once a month during the third full week of the month, on your regularly scheduled trash day. The township defines the 'first full week' as the week that includes a Monday. You can refer to the shaded dates on the Township calendar for exact days.
How do I dispose of a TV, computer, or refrigerator?
Electronics, appliances, and metal items are not collected with standard bulk trash. You must call the Department of Public Works at 856-428-5499 to schedule a special pickup, which will occur within 1-3 days. Refrigerator doors must be removed before placing them outside.
What happens if I put plastic bags in my recycling cart?
If you put plastic bags in your green recycling cart, the Public Works Department may reject your pickup and attach a yellow 'OOPS' tag to your cart. Voorhees utilizes single-stream recycling, and materials must remain completely loose in the cart.