NEW RECYCLING SCHEDULE IN EFFECT, May 2025

May 23, 2025 — The City of Newark Department of Public Works Director Tyreek Rolon announced an updated schedule for recycling collections. 

All recycling pick ups will take place between 6 PM to 2 AM THE NIGHT BEFORE your trash collection day. Recycling collections will take place as follows:

*Please note: The schedule below pertains to recycling collections ONLY. Your trash pick up schedule remains unchanged. Click here for your trash pick up schedule.

• Zone A
  • Sunday Night from 6 PM to 2 AM (into Monday morning): Paper and Cardboard
  • Wednesday Night from 6 PM to 2 AM (into Thursday morning): Containers, Bottles, and Cans

• Zone B
  • Monday Night from 6 PM to 2 AM (into Tuesday morning): Paper and Cardboard
  • Thursday Night from 6 PM to 2 AM (into Friday morning): Containers, Bottles, and Cans

Please follow the rules below for proper recycling pick up:

• DO NOT place your recyclables in a plastic bag. Instead, place your recyclables loose in your bin and set on the curb.
• Set your recycling on the curb by 6 PM on your designated collection day. No violations will be enforced for early or late recycling put outs.
• Flatten your cardboard, and tie them in a bundle or place in your recycling bin.

Violating these rules will result in your recycling not being collected. 

Not sure if you are in Zone A or Zone B? Find your collection zone HERE. 

Residents can drop off recycling, as well as trash, yard waste, and bulk items, at one of our official DPW service centers. Service centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM – 3:30 PM. Find your nearest service center HERE.

We thank all Newark residents for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep Newark clean all year-round!

We are here to help. Call our customer service unit at (973) 733-3644 during regular business hours, and we’d be happy to assist you.