National Public Works Week 2025
2025-05-18 - 2025-05-24
Sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA), National Public Works Week (NPPW) is observed during the third full week of May to recognize the importance of public works in an organized society. The week-long observation also sheds light on the brave and essential role that the public works employees play in our lives. By definition, public works are the state-funded physical and social infrastructure of a country. From the sanitation of our roads to the dams and power grids, public works are an indispensable part of any developed society.

Memorial Day - Zone A Trash SUSPENDED, Zone B Recycling IN EFFECT
2025-05-26
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 their recyclables on Sunday night as usual.
Citywide street sweeping is also suspended.
However, Zone B paper recycling collections will REMAIN IN EFFECT. Residents in Zone B should put out their recyclables on the curb by 6 PM on Monday night, as usual.
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 Newark Department of Public Works).

Juneteenth - COLLECTIONS SUSPENDED
2025-06-19
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 Service Centers will be closed.
Regular collections and services will resume on Friday, June 20th.
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 Newark Department of Public Works).

4th of July - ALL SERVICES SUSPENDED
2025-07-04
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 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 Newark Department of Public Works).

Collections TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED, Resumes at 6PM Today
2025-07-08
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 Newark Department of Public Works).

Collections DELAYED in Zone B - July 9, 2025
2025-07-09
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 July 8th and 9th in Zone B. The Department of Public Works will continue to provide updates throughout the day to keep residents informed. Check this page for the latest updates. We thank all Newark residents for your patience and understanding. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Paper Recycling in ZONE A - July 14, 2025
2025-07-14
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 their patience and understanding. Residents should leave their materials curbside, and crews will pickup as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we work to get our collections schedule back on track. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Paper Recycling in ZONE B - July 15, 2025
2025-07-15
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Paper Recycling to be Abated THIS AFTERNOON in Zone B
Due 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 curbside, and crews will pickup as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding as we work to get our collections schedule back on track. Questions? Please call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Labor Day — Collections IN EFFECT
2025-09-01
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).

E-Waste Recycling Event, September 18
2025-09-18 07:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 [RAIN OR SHINE]
Check our blog post for more information.
Click HERE for a list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items for this event.
Questions? Call us at (973) 733-3644 and we’d be happy to help you.
*Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is a type of household waste that contains electrical or electronic devices or parts, such as cell phones, computers, and televisions. E-waste cannot be disposed of in regular trash, as it may contain toxic or hazardous substances. Properly dispose of your e-waste by dropping it off at a certified e-waste recycling center, or at an e-waste community collection event.

'Slam Dunk the Junk' Fall 2025 Clean Up
2025-10-09 08:00 - 13:00
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 Derrick Ross at rossder@ci.newark.nj.us or call us at (973) 733-3644.

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day— Collections IN EFFECT
2025-10-13
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 Works).

Leaf Collections BEGIN in ZONE A
2025-10-15
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 our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Leaf Collections BEGIN in ZONE B
2025-10-22
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Leaf Collections Begin in Zone B and will continue every fourth 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 our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Election Day — Collections IN EFFECT for Zone B
2025-11-04
Collections will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Zone B on Election Day, November 4, 2025.
As usual, please place your trash and recycling on the curb the night before between the hours of 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Stay up to date on your collections schedule by visiting dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/, or by following Newark Department of Public Works on Instagram (@newarkpublicworks) or Facebook (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Veterans Day — Collections IN EFFECT for Zone B
2025-11-11
Collections will REMAIN IN EFFECT for Zone B on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
As usual, please place your trash and recycling on the curb the night before between the hours of 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Stay up to date on your collections schedule by visiting dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar/, or by following Newark Department of Public Works on Instagram (@newarkpublicworks) or Facebook (@City of Newark Department of Public Works).

Thanksgiving Day - All Collections CANCELED in Zone A
2025-11-27
Garbage and recycling (bottles and cans) collections are CANCELED for ZONE A on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025.
Zone A garbage pickup will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. Collection of plastic bottles and cans will resume on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
*PLEASE place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Black Friday - Garbage AS SCHEDULED, Recycling CANCELED in Zone B
2025-11-28
Garbage collection will remain IN EFFECT AS SCHEDULED, and recycling collection (bottles and cans) will be CANCELED for ZONE B on Black Friday, November 28, 2025.
Collection of plastic bottles and cans will resume on Friday, December 5, 2025.
*PLEASE place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone B, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Tuesdays, and plastics/cans are collected on Fridays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Christmas Day - Collections CANCELED in Zone A
2025-12-25
Garbage and recycling (bottles and cans) collections are CANCELED for ZONE A on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025.
Zone A garbage pickup will resume on Monday, December 29, 2025. Collection of plastic bottles and cans will resume on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
*PLEASE place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

New Years Day - Collections CANCELED in Zone A
2026-01-01
Garbage and recycling (bottles and cans) collections are CANCELED for ZONE A on New Years Day, January 1, 2026.
Zone A garbage pickup will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. Collection of plastic bottles and cans will resume on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
*PLEASE place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Garbage and Recycling AS SCHEDULED in Zone A
2026-01-19
Both garbage and paper recycling will REMAIN IN EFFECT AS SCHEDULED for ZONE A on Monday, January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
As usual, place your trash and recycling on the curb between 7 PM – 10 PM the night before your scheduled pickup.
DPW’s service centers will be CLOSED.
*REMINDER: Please place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Christmas Tree Pickup in ZONE A, Jan. 21
2026-01-21
Christmas Tree Pickup will take place in Zone A on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Not sure what zone you’re in? CLICK HERE to type in your address.
Place your trees out on the curb between 7 PM – 10 PM the night before your pickup.
***Real trees ONLY. Artificial trees will NOT be collected. NO decorations, ornaments, lights, or wreaths allowed.
Newark residents can also drop off their trees at their nearest DPW service center. Click here to find a service center near you.
Questions? Please call the DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Collections CANCELED in Zone A due to snowstorm
2026-01-26
Due to the snowstorm, garbage and recycling collections are CANCELED for Zone A on Monday, January 26.
*Zone A garbage and plastic/cans recycling will be collected as usual on Thursday, January 29. Please place all trash and recycling safely on the curb.
DPW crews will be focused on plowing, salting, and cleaning the streets to ensure Newark residents can travel safely throughout the city.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Collections CANCELED in Zone B due to snowstorm
2026-01-27
Due to the snowstorm, garbage and recycling collections are CANCELED for Zone B on Tuesday, January 27.
*Zone B garbage and plastic/cans recycling will be collected as usual on Friday, January 30. Please place all trash and recycling safely on the curb.
DPW crews will be focused on plowing, salting, and cleaning the streets to ensure Newark residents can travel safely throughout the city.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Christmas Tree Pickup in ZONE B, Jan. 28
2026-01-28
Christmas Tree Pickup will take place in Zone B on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Not sure what zone you’re in? CLICK HERE to type in your address.
Place your trees out on the curb between 7 PM – 10 PM the night before your pickup.
***Real trees ONLY. Artificial trees will NOT be collected. NO decorations, ornaments, lights, or wreaths allowed.
Newark residents can also drop off their trees at their nearest DPW service center. Click here to find a service center near you.
Questions? Please call the DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644, and we’d be happy to assist you.

Bulk Pickup CANCELED in Zone A due to snowstorm
2026-02-04
Due to the snowstorm, bulk pickup is CANCELED for Zone A on Wednesday, February 4.
Bulk pickup will resume next month in Zone A on March 4, 2026.
Residents can drop off bulk items at an official DPW service center. Click here to find a service center near you.
We thank all Newark residents for their patience as DPW crews work to keep our city clean.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” page at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Bulk Pickup CANCELED in Zone B due to snowstorm
2026-02-11
Due to the snowstorm, bulk pickup is CANCELED for Zone B on Wednesday, February 11.
Bulk pickup will resume next month in Zone A on March 11, 2026.
Residents can drop off bulk items at an official DPW service center. Click here to find a service center near you.
We thank all Newark residents for their patience as DPW crews work to keep our city clean.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” page at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Collections IN EFFECT in Zone A on Lincoln's Birthday
2026-02-12
Both garbage and paper recycling will REMAIN IN EFFECT AS SCHEDULED for ZONE A on Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Lincoln’s Birthday).
As usual, place your trash and recycling on the curb between 7 PM – 10 PM the night before your scheduled pickup.
DPW’s service centers will be CLOSED and unavailable for mixed trash dropoff.
*REMINDER: Please place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Collections IN EFFECT in Zone A on Washington's Birthday
2026-02-16
Both garbage and paper recycling will REMAIN IN EFFECT AS SCHEDULED for ZONE A on Monday, February 16, 2026 (Lincoln’s Birthday).
As usual, place your trash and recycling on the curb between 7 PM – 10 PM the night before your scheduled pickup.
DPW’s service centers will be CLOSED and unavailable for mixed trash dropoff.
*REMINDER: Please place your paper recycling and plastic/cans recycling on the correct days. In Zone A, paper/cardboard recycling is collected on Mondays, and plastics/cans are collected on Thursdays.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” and “Recycling” tabs at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.

Collections CANCELED in Zone A due to expected snowstorm
2026-02-23
Trash and recycling pickup will be CANCELED for Zone A on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to expected snowy conditions Sunday into Monday.
We thank all Newark residents for their patience and understanding.
Questions? We are here to help. Browse the ‘Trash & Bulk” page at dpw.newarknj.gov, or call the Newark DPW customer service unit at (973) 733-3644.
