North Brunswick Trash Collection: When?

The Township of North Brunswick, New Jersey, offers a comprehensive waste management service for its residents, including trash collection, recycling, bulk waste appointments, and white goods and metal appointments. The Department of Public Works ensures that trash is collected efficiently, with each household receiving a 95-gallon cart for regular household garbage. To maintain hygiene and prevent odours, residents are advised to seal food and animal waste in plastic bags and wash their carts regularly. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 am on collection day and removed by 8:00 am the following day. Additionally, North Brunswick Township provides recycling services, with residents able to use a single stream program or separate their recycling if they prefer. The Township also offers bulk pick-up services for larger items, with appointments scheduled after the normal trash day.

Bulk trash pick-up

The Township of North Brunswick offers a bulk pick-up service for items that are too big to fit in your automated cart for curbside collection. Each residence is limited to 2 cubic yards of trash per pick-up, which is roughly equivalent to the contents of four 95-gallon trash containers or the size of 3 feet x 3 feet x 6 feet.

Bulk pick-up is scheduled the day after your automated cart pickup day, by appointment. Each address is limited to five bulk pick-up appointments per year. To schedule a bulk pick-up, call the Department of Public Works at (732) 297-1134.

For residents with twice-weekly manual trash collection, call DPW at (732) 297-1134 for more information.

Please note that bulk materials or debris generated from work requiring a Township permit will not be picked up curbside and must be disposed of privately. This includes concrete, asphalt, and brick.

• Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic or placed in disposable plastic bags, covering all exposed areas.
• Carpeting, sheet flooring, and similar materials must be cut into lengths not exceeding 4 feet and securely tied in bundles no thicker than 2 feet and/or weighing no more than 40 pounds.
• Larger furniture, such as couches and mattresses, may be placed curbside. Metal bed frames should be disassembled and will be picked up by appointment with the metal pick-up each Wednesday.
• Wooden fencing should be cut into lengths not exceeding 4 feet by 2 feet, with a limit of 3 panels per pickup.
• Construction materials like lumber, shingles, and wallboard should be stacked and securely tied in bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length by 2 feet thick and/or 40 pounds per bundle. All protruding nails or sharp objects must be removed, and glass should be removed from window casings and packaged separately, free of sharp edges.
• Sheeted glass must be placed in a sealed box clearly marked "glass" and will be picked up as a bulk item.

Trash cart maintenance

Cleaning and Odour Control:

• Regularly wash your cart with soap and water to eliminate odours.
• Seal food and animal waste in plastic bags to prevent odours and pest attraction, especially during summer.
• Store your cart in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent odours and deterioration.

Handling and Placement:

• When moving the cart, ensure the lid is closed securely.
• Grasp the handles and tilt the cart towards you, then push or pull to roll it.
• Handle with care on slopes, inclines, steps, or during bad weather.
• Position the cart with the handle facing your home for efficient pickup.
• Ensure there is at least 3 feet of clearance around the cart, avoiding obstacles like cars, utility poles, and mailboxes.
• Place the cart at the curb or street edge no earlier than 24 hours before collection and no later than 6:00 am on collection day.
• Remove the cart from the curb by 8:00 am the day after collection.

Repairs and Replacements:

• For repairs or replacements, contact the North Brunswick Department of Public Works at 732-297-1134.
• You can also request a "loaner" cart for one week if needed while waiting for repairs or replacements.
• Additional carts can be purchased from DPW for $60, with a maximum of two carts per residence.

Bulk Pickups:

If you have extra bagged refuse that doesn't fit in the cart, contact the Department of Public Works to arrange for a bulk pickup.

Trash preparation

The Township of North Brunswick provides an automated trash collection service, with each household receiving one 95-gallon cart for the disposal of regular household garbage. Here are some detailed instructions on how to prepare your trash for collection:

Bagging and Containment

• Seal food and animal waste in plastic bags to prevent odors and pests, especially during the summer months.
• Bag your garbage before placing it in the cart to keep the cart clean, reduce odors, and minimize litter issues.
• For recyclables, keep them loose and bag-free. No plastic bags should be used for recyclables in North Brunswick.
• Up to three trash containers per household will be accepted.
• Trash may also be placed in plastic disposal bags and securely tied.
• No container should weigh more than 50 lbs. or be larger than 32 gallons.
• If you have additional bagged refuse that does not fit in the cart, you can call the North Brunswick Department of Public Works at 732-297-1134 to arrange for a bulk pickup.

Cart Placement and Timing

• Your cart must be at the curb on collection day by 6:00 am but no more than 24 hours prior to the collection.
• Place your cart at the curb or the edge of the street, ensuring it is not placed within 4 feet of mailboxes, utility poles, sign posts, cars, other carts, or containers.
• Position your cart with the handle facing your home to facilitate efficient pickup.
• If you own more than one cart, maintain a distance of at least 48" between the carts at the curb.
• Carts must be removed from the curb by 8:00 am the day after collection.
• Do not place carts at the curb more than one day prior to the collection day.
• For those with manual solid waste collection (twice-weekly), trash must be in sealed plastic bags or a 35-gallon Rubbermaid-style container with a removable lid.
• For those with automated trash collection, regular garbage cans cannot be used; only the provided cart is permitted.

Cart Maintenance and Storage

• Wash your cart with regular soap and water periodically to eliminate odors.
• Store your cart in a cool place away from direct sunlight to prevent odors.
• Keep the lid of your cart closed when moving it.
• Handle the cart with care, especially on slopes, inclines, steps, or during inclement weather.
• Ensure the lid of your cart can be closed.

By following these trash preparation guidelines, you can ensure a smooth and efficient trash collection process in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Trash collection schedule

The Township of North Brunswick in New Jersey provides its residents with an automated trash collection service. Each household is provided with one 95-gallon cart that corresponds to the address. The cart is the property of the Township and remains with the property in the event of a change of residence.

The cart is for the disposal of regular household garbage, and food and animal waste must be sealed in plastic bags. The cart must be at the curb on collection day by 6:00 am, but no more than 24 hours prior to collection. It should be placed at the curb or the edge of the street, at least 4 feet away from mailboxes, utility poles, sign posts, cars, other carts, or containers. The cart should be positioned with the handle facing the home, and if there is more than one cart, there should be a distance of at least 48" between them. The cart must be removed from the curb by 8:00 am the day after collection.

For those with a manual solid waste collection system, trash must be in sealed plastic bags or a 35-gallon Rubbermaid-style container with a removable lid. This collection occurs twice a week.

For those with an automated collection system, bulk waste appointments can be made for items that are too big to place in the cart. Bulk pick-up is scheduled the day after the normal collection day, by appointment. Each residence is limited to 2 cubic yards of trash per pick-up and 5 bulk pickups per calendar year.

Recycling is also collected curbside and must be placed outside the night before (or no later than 6:00 am) on the collection day. North Brunswick Township has a "single stream" program, meaning that residents can put all their recycling together in the container. However, each resident must purchase their own recycling container, and it must not be more than 32 gallons in size or weigh over 50 pounds.

Trash recycling

The Township of North Brunswick, New Jersey, offers an automated trash collection service. Each household receives one 95-gallon cart for the disposal of regular household garbage. The cart remains the property of the Township and must be left behind for new residents if you move.

On collection day, your cart must be at the curb by 6:00 am but no more than 24 hours prior to collection. Carts should be placed at the curb or the edge of the street, at least 4 feet away from mailboxes, utility poles, sign posts, cars, other carts, or containers. The handle of the cart should face your home to allow for more efficient pickup.

For those with manual solid waste collection, trash must be in sealed plastic bags or a 35-gallon Rubbermaid-style container with a removable lid. The Township of North Brunswick also offers recycling collection, which is mandatory in the State of New Jersey. Residents are responsible for purchasing their own recycling containers, which can be any color and should not exceed 32 gallons in size or 50 pounds in weight. Recycling should be placed out for collection no later than 6:00 am on the designated day.

Recyclables include co-mingled materials such as glass bottles, jars, plastic containers (#1 & #2), aluminum cans, steel cans, and tin cans. Mixed paper, such as mail, envelopes, catalogs, magazines, office paper, and used books (without hard covers), can also be recycled. Newspapers must be tied in bundles no more than 12 inches high, and cardboard should be flattened and tied into stacks no larger than 48 inches square and 48 inches high.

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