Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Winslow
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-issued Trash Toter Bin (Trash)
All trash must be placed inside suitable bags within the Township-issued container. The lid must be closed securely with no material sticking out. No loose bags will be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Standard refuse
Township-issued Recycling Toter Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables directly into the toter loosely; do not use plastic bags. Clean cardboard must be broken down and placed inside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper and white paper
- ✓Magazines
- ✓Clean, flattened cardboard
- ✓Commingled plastics, glass bottles, and metal cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic trash bags
- ✕Waxed paper or waxed cardboard
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Leaves are collected curbside twice per season based on a specific ward schedule. Always consult the Public Works schedule before placing leaf piles at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Autumn leaves
- ✓Brush (according to strict seasonal rules)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once a month (on a designated Thursday based on your normal trash day)
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb no earlier than the night before your designated Thursday collection, ensuring they are clear of your regular toters.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and wooden furniture ('as is')
- ✓ Rolled carpet (cut to 4ft lengths, tied, under 45 lbs)
- ✓ Unbolted toilets (tank separated from bowl)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Hazardous materials or wet paint
- ✕ Regular household garbage or extra trash bags
There is no additional fee for standard residential bulk pickup, but strict compliance with preparation rules (like wrapping mattresses and cutting carpets) is mandatory for the items to be collected.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular collection day falls on or after one of these six holidays during the work week, your trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Seasonal leaf and ward-based yard waste schedules may shift dynamically around major holidays; always check the Township's active ward map for real-time updates.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, it typically does not affect the Monday-Friday refuse collection schedule, but always verify on the official Winslow Township homepage.
Observed Holidays
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Never Bag Your Recyclables
In Winslow Township, recyclables should remain completely loose inside your recycling toter. Placing cans, bottles, or paper into plastic trash bags ruins the automated sorting process at the recycling facility and can result in your cart being left at the curb.
Keep Waxed Materials in the Trash
While regular cardboard and mixed paper are perfectly fine, waxed paper and waxed cardboard boxes (such as certain produce boxes, milk cartons, or frozen food containers) are strictly prohibited from the recycling stream. Place these items in your regular garbage toter.
Electronics Belong at the Convenience Center
Disposing of televisions, computer monitors, laptops, or household batteries in either of your curbside toters is illegal. Always utilize the self-serve electronics drop-off at the Municipal Complex to dispose of e-waste responsibly.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - DecemberWinslow Township schedules curbside leaf collection twice per season, divided by ward. Residents should monitor the official leaf collection schedule and rake leaves to the curb just prior to their ward's designated pickup weeks to prevent stormwater basin clogs.
Winter
December - MarchDuring major snow events, the Department of Public Works is tasked with clearing over 200 miles of roadway. Ensure your trash and recycling toters are placed firmly behind the curb line—not in the street—to avoid interfering with township snowplows.
Spring
April - JuneSpring cleaning often generates excess cardboard from new purchases or garage cleanouts. If your recycling toter is full, you can bring clean, flattened cardboard (without packing tape) directly to the Public Works yard on weekdays.
About Winslow Waste Management
Winslow Township's Automated Waste Collection System
Winslow Township utilizes a highly efficient automated trash and recycling collection system in partnership with Waste Management (WM). Every household is provided with specific Township-issued toters (carts) designed to be lifted by mechanical truck arms. To guarantee smooth collection, all household garbage and recyclables must fit completely inside these containers with the lids tightly closed, as sanitation workers will not collect any loose bags, excess boxes, or unapproved personal bins left on the curb.
Proper Placement and Spacing of Your Toters
Because Waste Management trucks rely on automated lifting mechanisms throughout Winslow, proper cart placement is essential. Residents must place their trash and recycling toters at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. The carts must be positioned 3 to 5 feet apart from one another, with the metal 'grab bar' facing the street. Furthermore, you must ensure at least five feet of clearance between the carts and any obstacles like parked vehicles, utility poles, or mailboxes.
Understanding Bulk Trash Pickup Thursdays
Unlike standard weekly municipal services, bulk trash collection in Winslow Township is assigned to a specific Thursday each month, completely dependent on your regular household trash route. For example, if your trash is collected on Mondays, your bulk day is the first Thursday of the month; Tuesdays correspond to the second Thursday, and so on. Be aware that no bulk collections are ever scheduled for the fifth Thursday of any given month.
E-Waste Drop-Off and Large Cardboard Disposal
Winslow residents benefit from a dedicated self-serve convenience center located at the Public Works yard in the Municipal Complex. During normal business hours, homeowners can drop off electronic waste (e-waste) and car batteries for safe disposal. Additionally, if you have recently moved or made large purchases, you can bring excess broken-down cardboard here, saving precious space inside your curbside recycling toter.
Handling Hazardous Materials in Camden County
Highly hazardous items like oil-based paints, propane tanks, pesticides, and fluorescent light bulbs are strictly prohibited from all Winslow Township curbside bins. To dispose of these dangerous household chemicals, residents must safely store them and attend one of the designated Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events hosted by Camden County throughout the year.
Drop-off Facilities
Winslow Township Public Works Convenience Center
125 South Route 73, Braddock, NJ 08037
Materials Accepted
Camden County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events
Various locations designated by Camden County Division of Solid Waste Management
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I move into a house in Winslow and my trash toter is missing?
The automated trash and recycling toters are the property of Winslow Township and must remain with the home. If a toter is missing when you move in, contact the Public Works Department at (609) 567-0700 (Option 2) or email [email protected].
How do I correctly dispose of an old mattress in Winslow Township?
Mattresses and box springs are collected on your designated bulk pickup Thursday. However, state law requires that they must be completely covered or wrapped in a plastic mattress bag before being placed at the curb to protect sanitation workers.
Will my bulk trash be picked up if a month has five Thursdays?
No. Winslow Township schedules bulk collections only from the 1st through the 4th Thursday of the month, which perfectly corresponds to the regular Monday-Thursday/Friday routes. There are never any bulk pickups scheduled on a 5th Thursday.
Can I leave extra bags of garbage next to my toter if it's full?
No. Because Winslow Township utilizes an automated arm collection system through Waste Management, all garbage must fit completely inside the Township-issued container with the lid fully closed. No loose bags left on the ground will be collected.