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Bulk pickup

Newark, NJ bulk trash pickup

City of Newark Department of Public Works

Who
Residential properties in Newark.
How
Scheduled pickup. Bulk is collected twice a month: Zone A on the 1st Wednesday and Zone B on the 2nd Wednesday. Appliances and white goods are by appointment only. No booking for regular bulk. Call DPW for an appliance or white goods appointment.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call (973) 733-3644

Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Limited

Covered mattresses only, limit 3.

Appliance

Limited

Refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and air conditioners require an appointment with DPW.

Fridge or freezer

Limited

Electronics

Not accepted

Drop off at the Essex County Electronic Recycling Depot, 62 Frelinghuysen Ave.

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Yard waste has its own twice-monthly schedule (3rd and 4th Wednesday).

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Ten bulk items per residence per collection day; anything over is removed by a private hauler at the owner's expense. Up to 3 mattresses.

Set-out rules

Place items outside on your zone's scheduled bulk day.

Not accepted

  • Construction debris
  • Paint
  • Drywall
  • Roofing tiles or shingles
  • Glass
  • Windows
  • Automotive parts
  • Tires

Other options

Mixed-trash drop-off at city service centers; electronics at the Essex County depot.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Newark?

Residential properties in Newark.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Newark?

Bulk is collected twice a month: Zone A on the 1st Wednesday and Zone B on the 2nd Wednesday. Appliances and white goods are by appointment only. No booking for regular bulk. Call DPW for an appliance or white goods appointment.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Newark?

Ten bulk items per residence per collection day; anything over is removed by a private hauler at the owner's expense. Up to 3 mattresses.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Newark?

Construction debris, Paint, Drywall, Roofing tiles or shingles, Glass, Windows, Automotive parts, Tires.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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