Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Willingboro
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.
Township-provided carts Bin (Trash)
Lids must be closed and attached. Place carts at the curbside by 5:00 AM on your collection day, but no earlier than sunset the evening prior.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household trash
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
County-issued carts (typically Blue or Green) Bin (Recycling)
Administered by Burlington County. Keep recyclables loose inside the cart. Any hazardous broken glass should go in the regular trash in an impervious container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Newspapers and mixed paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Broken glass (hazard)
- ✕TVs and computers
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place leaves in a neat row at the curb no more than 1 week prior to scheduled collection. Keep piles free of sticks, limbs, and grass. Do not place leaves in the road or on sidewalks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves (seasonally only)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (on regular trash day)
Placement
Items must be placed curbside by 5:00 AM on your trash day. Items cannot exceed 6 feet in length and may not weigh more than 75 pounds.
Accepted
- ✓ Wooden framed furniture
- ✓ Carpet and wood (under 6 feet long)
- ✓ Toilets and fixtures
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be enclosed in plastic)
- ✓ Small quantities of DIY renovation materials
Not Accepted
- ✕ TVs and computers
- ✕ Contractor debris
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Hazardous waste and paint
- ✕ Tree stumps and dirt
Standard bulk collection is included in municipal services. Tires require a private service or must be taken to the County Landfill for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
There are no collections on Tuesdays or the six major holidays. When a holiday falls on a scheduled collection day, pickups are generally delayed for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
The DPW Yard is always closed Sunday through Wednesday, and will remain closed on any township-observed holidays.
Because recycling is administered separately by Burlington County, residents must refer to the annual Burlington County Recycling Schedule to see how holidays impact their recycling day.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Protect Leaf Piles from Brush
Willingboro uses specialized vacuums for autumn leaf collection. If you mix branches, brush, or seed pods into your leaf piles, the equipment can be damaged, and the DPW will refuse to collect your pile [1.1.2].
TVs and Computers are Banned
Never set a television or computer at the curb with your regular or bulk trash. New Jersey law prohibits electronics in landfills. You must take them to the Burlington County Recycling Center or a local Goodwill.
Contractor Debris is Your Responsibility
The township will collect small quantities of DIY home renovation materials, but any debris generated by a hired contractor will be left behind. Contractors are legally required to remove their own waste or rent a private dumpster.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - DecemberDuring the fall leaf collection season, leaves must be placed in a neat row at the curb—never in the street or on the sidewalk, where they create slipping hazards for children walking to school.
Winter
December - MarchFollowing a snowstorm, property owners have a strict 24-hour window to clear snow and ice from sidewalks. Penalties are enhanced for properties located in designated school zones.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberGrass clippings are entirely banned from curbside collection. You must bag them and self-haul them to the DPW Yard on Industrial Drive, where you are limited to three bags per week.
About Willingboro Waste Management
Managing Bulky Waste Without Appointments
The township offers a highly convenient bulk waste system, allowing residents to place up to five large items at the curb on their regular weekly trash day without needing to call ahead. Items like toilets, wooden furniture, and carpeting are accepted, provided they do not exceed six feet in length or 75 pounds. Mattresses and box springs require special care and must be fully wrapped in a plastic cover before they are set out.
Appliance and Metal Collections on Wednesdays
While standard bulk items can go out with your normal trash, appliances (white goods) and scrap metals are handled differently. Willingboro schedules all metal and appliance collections strictly for Wednesdays across all neighborhood parks. To secure a spot on the Wednesday route, homeowners must call the Department of Public Works at least one day in advance to make an appointment.
The DPW Drop-Off Yard for Excess Waste
For residents who have more trash than their municipal cart can hold, or who have missed their collection day, the DPW Yard on Industrial Drive offers a practical solution. Open exclusively on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the yard accepts up to 4 to 6 bags of overflow household trash and one bulk item per week. Proof of residency is strictly required, and vehicle information will be recorded by attendants upon entry.
Strict Rules Against Curbside Grass Clippings
Landscaping in Willingboro requires careful attention to disposal rules. The township outright refuses to collect grass clippings at the curb, and mixing them with seasonal leaf piles will result in your yard waste being rejected. Instead, residents are permitted to self-haul up to three bags of grass clippings per week directly to the DPW Yard during its specific operating hours.
Drop-off Facilities
Willingboro DPW Drop-Off Yard
25 Industrial Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046
Materials Accepted
Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex (Landfill)
21939 Columbus Road, Mansfield, NJ 08022
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put grass clippings out for curbside pickup?
No. Grass clippings are strictly prohibited from curbside collection and cannot be mixed with leaf piles. Residents can drop off up to three bags of grass clippings per week at the DPW Yard on Industrial Drive.
How do I throw away an old television?
Electronics like TVs and computers are banned from curbside trash in New Jersey. You must take them to the Burlington County Recycling Center or drop them off at designated electronic recycling locations, such as Goodwill Donation Centers.
What do I do with metal items or a refrigerator?
Metal waste and large household appliances are not collected with normal weekly bulk trash. You must call the Willingboro Public Works Department at 609-877-2200 Ext. 1051 to schedule a special Wednesday appointment for appliance and metal pickup.