
Memorial Day – Zone A Trash SUSPENDED, Zone B Recycling IN EFFECT
Zone A trash collections will be SUSPENDED on Monday, May 26, as Newark DPW will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Residents in Zone A should NOT put out […]

Zone A trash collections will be SUSPENDED on Monday, May 26, as Newark DPW will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Residents in Zone A should NOT put out […]

June 19, 2025 - All Newark DPW services, including trash collections, recycling collections, and citywide street sweeping are SUSPENDED on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth.All Newark DPW […]

July 4, 2025 - All Newark DPW services, including trash collections, recycling collections, and citywide street sweeping are SUSPENDED on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. All DPW Service Centers will be closed. Regular collections and services will resume on Monday, July 7. We thank all Newark residents for your patience and […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Due to inclement weather, trash and recycling collections in Zone B are TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED and will RESUME at 6 PM TODAY.We thank all Newark residents for your patience and cooperation. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Delays expected for ZONE B Trash, Recycling, and Bulk Collections Due to the July 4th holiday weekend, the Code Red heat emergency yesterday, and high bulk collection volume today, our Sanitation Division is currently experiencing delays in trash, recycling, and bulk pickup. We are actively working to complete all scheduled collections for […]

Monday, July 14, 2025 - Paper Recycling to be Abated THIS AFTERNOON in Zone A Due to the high volume of household trash and bulk from last week, the Sanitation Department will be collecting recycling (cardboard) in Zone A this afternoon and recycling (cardboard) in Zone B tomorrow afternoon. We want to thank residents for […]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Paper Recycling to be Abated THIS AFTERNOON in Zone BDue to the high volume of household trash and bulk from last week, the Sanitation Department will be collecting recycling (cardboard) in Zone B this afternoon. We want to thank residents for their patience and understanding. Residents should leave their materials […]

September 1, 2025 - All Newark DPW services will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Labor Day. Newark residents in ZONE A should put out their trash and recycling as usual. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

The City of Newark Department of Public Works will host a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event on Thursday, September 18, 2025, where residents can drop off old, broken, or unwanted electronic waste. Location: Boylan Street Recreation Center, 916 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Check our blog post for more information. Click HERE for […]

Newark DPW will host the 23rd Annual "Slam Dunk the Junk" Citywide Cleanup! Get your team together to keep Newark clean! Check our blog post for more information. REGISTER HERE Location: Lincoln Park, 7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102 Time: 8 AM - 1 PM *Cleaning supplies provided. *Lunch provided at 12 PM. Questions? Email […]

October 13, 2025 - All Newark DPW services will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. Newark residents in ZONE A should put out their trash and recycling as usual. Live updates are available on our website at dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/ and on our official Instagram page (@newarkpublicworks) and Facebook page (@City of Newark Department of Public […]

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Leaf Collections Begin in Zone A and will continue every third Wednesday until the end of the year.Residents can also drop off yard waste at their nearest service center. Click HERE to find a service center near you.Click HERE for more details about leaf and yard waste pickup.Questions? Please call […]