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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]