Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for West Deptford
Trash Day
Collection occurs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on your neighborhood (e.g., Monday for Thorofare and RiverWinds; Tuesday for Greenfields and The Grande; Thursday for Red Bank and Colonial Manor; Friday for Oakview and Harker Village).
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as regular trash collection
Yard Waste
Curbside brush collection runs daily for branches up to 6 feet, plus seasonal loose leaf collection in April and November through December
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening prior)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services are funded through municipal property taxes, while township water and sewer utilities are billed separately on a quarterly basis.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Qualifying senior citizens on fixed incomes can receive a 10% discount on water and sewer bills. Property tax deductions are also available for eligible seniors, disabled persons, and veterans.
Green (95-gallon cart) Bin (Trash)
All household waste must be properly bagged and placed inside the green 95-gallon trash cart. Carts must be placed at the curb between 6:00 PM the day prior and 6:00 AM on the day of collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Grass clippings (bagged)
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Standard Township Recycling Container (often blue or yellow-lidded) Bin (Recycling)
Place your recycling container adjacent to your trash cart, ensuring it is clearly visible. Do not bag recyclables. Plastic bottle caps must be removed and discarded in the regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic containers #1, #2, #4, #5, #7
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (flint, amber, emerald)
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and mixed paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic lids and caps
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Household batteries
- ✕Pizza boxes with heavy grease
Yard Waste Bin
Brush and branches must be kept under 6 feet in length and placed neatly at the curb for the daily brush truck. Grass clippings should be placed inside your green trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Branches and brush (up to 6 feet in length)
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings (must go in trash cart)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly, on your regular trash collection day.
Placement
Items must be no longer than four feet. To prevent heavy saturation and difficulty for the haulers, try to place mattresses and upholstered furniture at the curb on days when rain is not in the forecast.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Rolled carpets
- ✓ Appliances and metal
- ✓ Electronics
Not Accepted
- ✕ Contractor and construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Excessive tree stumps
Standard household bulk pickup is free. Homeowners tackling large projects should utilize the Township's free Dumpster Reservation program rather than placing excessive bulk at the curb.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
West Deptford utilizes a unique holiday shift schedule. If your collection day falls on an observed holiday (e.g., Monday or Friday), your trash and recycling will typically be rescheduled to Wednesday of that same week.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush truck operations and specialized pickups may be temporarily suspended during holiday weeks to prioritize standard municipal household waste.
Because makeup days are almost always shifted to Wednesdays, residents should consistently check the Township's online calendar or newsletters before major holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to JuneThis is peak brush cleanup season. The Township's dedicated brush truck runs daily, often collecting over 100 yards of yard debris during heavy weeks. Ensure branches are cut to manageable 6-foot lengths so crews can process them quickly.
Summer
June to AugustSummer mowing generates heavy grass clipping volumes. Instead of filling your green trash cart, the Township heavily encourages 'grasscycling'—using a mulching mower or removing the bag to leave the clippings on your lawn for natural fertilization.
Winter
December to FebruaryDuring major snow events, residents must keep their automated carts clear of snowbanks. Do not place carts directly in the street where they might interfere with municipal snow plows or cause traffic hazards.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Bottles and Cans into Cold, Hard Cash Right Here in West Deptford!
Hey neighbors! Did you know you can get a little cash back for your empties? While West Deptford might not have a dedicated buyback center right on Grove Road, New Jersey has a statewide bottle redemption program. That means you can return eligible beverage containers (like soda and water bottles) to participating grocery stores and redemption centers throughout the state. Keep an eye out for the NJDEP Bottle Redemption signs – it's a smart way to put a few extra bucks in your pocket and help out the environment at the same time!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life: West Deptford Donation Spots
Got items that are still good but you just don't need anymore? Before tossing them, think about donating! For clothes, household goods, and even furniture, check out the Goodwill Store & Donation Center in nearby Deptford at 1278 Almonesson Road. They're always looking for items to help support their job training programs. Another great option is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Cherry Hill (a short drive away) which takes gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials. It's a win-win: declutter your home and help someone else out!
Keeping Our Streets Spick and Span: West Deptford Community Clean-Up Happenings
Let's keep West Deptford looking its best! While there isn't a fixed schedule for hazardous waste collection days announced frequently on the town's site, it's good to know that Gloucester County often holds Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events. Keep an eye on the Gloucester County Improvement Authority website or local news for announcements about when and where you can safely dispose of things like old paint, pesticides, or electronics that shouldn't go in your regular trash. If you see illegal dumping, reporting it is simple – just give Public Works a call at 856-845-4004. They're the ones who keep things tidy!
Drop-off Facilities
West Deptford Public Works Garage
124 Grove Road, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Materials Accepted
RiverWinds Community Center
1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I place my trash cart out for collection in West Deptford?
Your green 95-gallon cart must be placed at the curb before 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, but no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before. Carts must be promptly removed after pickup.
How does the holiday trash schedule work?
Unlike towns that simply delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week, West Deptford typically reschedules collections that fall on a holiday directly to Wednesday of that same week, since Wednesdays do not have regular residential routes.
How do I dispose of grass clippings?
The Township highly recommends 'grasscycling' (leaving clippings on the lawn). If you must dispose of them, they are one of the few yard waste items that should be bagged and placed inside your green 95-gallon trash cart, not in separate yard waste bags.
What is the free dumpster program?
For significant household cleanouts or DIY residential projects creating excess waste, West Deptford offers residents a free-of-cost dumpster reservation program. This avoids the need to pile massive amounts of bulk trash at the curb.