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To keep Hoboken streets clean and citizens healthy, the Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Works, manages city wide garbage, recycling, and bulk removal programs. The Department also coordinates with the Hudson County Improvement Authority to provide drop off days for household hazardous materials twice per year.

All items for collection should be placed in a container with a tight-fitting lid curb side after 7:30 pm, or after 9 pm in the Limited Business Area on the appropriate day (see Waste Collection Schedule below). Failure to follow this and other municipal ordinances can result in the issuing of a summons.

To learn more about the City's trash containerization ordinance, CLICK HERE.

Properties with unique space constraints can apply for a 1-year exemption from the containerization ordinance. To apply, go to https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/containerization_exemption. Tenant applications will not be accepted.  

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To keep Hoboken streets clean and citizens healthy, the Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Works, manages city wide garbage, recycling, and bulk removal programs. The Department also coordinates with the Hudson County Improvement Authority to provide drop off days for household hazardous materials twice per year.

All items for collection should be placed in a container with a tight-fitting lid curb side after 7:30 pm, or after 9 pm in the Limited Business Area on the appropriate day (see Waste Collection Schedule below). Failure to follow this and other municipal ordinances can result in the issuing of a summons.

To learn more about the City's trash containerization ordinance, CLICK HERE.

Properties with unique space constraints can apply for a 1-year exemption from the containerization ordinance. To apply, go to https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/containerization_exemption. Tenant applications will not be accepted.  

Recycling

Comingled Recycling (plastic, glass, beverage cartons, metal) is collected on Monday evenings. Recycling should be empty, clean, and dry. Only plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 are accepted.

Paper Recycling (paper, cardboard) is collected on Thursday evenings. Cardboard must be flattened and secured (tied, in another box, or in a bin).

Learn how to Recycle in Hoboken.

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Waste Collection Schedule

GARBAGE must be placed at the curb in a bin with a tight-fitting lid and weigh no more than 50lbs.

COMMINGLED RECYCLING [aluminum, glass, plastics numbered 1,2,5] must be clean, dry, and placed in blue covered bins, available for free at the Hoboken Recyling Center. Plastic bags are NOT recyclable.

PAPER RECYCLING (paper, cardboard) must be dry, flattened, and bundled in cardboard boxes, tied with string, or placed in blue covered bins. Please do not put paper recycling out in the rain! Styrofoam is NOT recyclable.

Citywide Schedule

Place bins at the curb after 7:30 p.m.

  • SUNDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses
  • MONDAY: Commingled recycling
  • TUESDAY: None
  • WEDNESDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses
  • THURSDAY: Metal furniture, appliances, yard waste, e-waste, paper recycling, cardboard
  • FRIDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses
  • SATUDAY: None

Please note, you must remove all doors from refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens, as well as tie branches, and put grass and leaves in papers bags. Paper bags for yard waste can be picked up for free at the Hoboken Recyling Center at 256 Observer Hwy.

Hazardous waste including non-latex paint, varnish, turpentine, and pesticides should be disposed of at the Hudson County Improvement Authority drop-off dates. Visit HCIA.org for more information.

Limited Business Area Schedule

Washington Street, Newark Street, First Street, 14th Street, and Hudson Place

Place bins at the curb after 9 p.m.

  • SUNDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses, cardboard
  • MONDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses, cardboard, commingled recycling
  • TUESDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses, cardboard
  • WEDNESDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses, cardboard
  • THURSDAY: Garbage, paper recycling, cardboard, metal furniture, appliances, yard waste, e-waste, glass bottles
  • FRIDAY: Garbage, non-metal furniture, mattresses, cardboard
  • SATURDAY: None

Please note, you must remove all doors from refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens, as well as tie branches, and put grass and leaves in papers bags. Paper bags for yard waste can be picked up for free at the Hoboken Recyling Center at 256 Observer Hwy.

Hazardous waste including non-latex paint, varnish, turpentine, and pesticides should be disposed of at the Hudson County Improvement Authority drop-off dates. Visit HCIA.org for more information.

Garden & Yard Waste

Place at the curb after 7:30 pm (9:00 pm for Washington Street) on Thursday night. Note: these materials are picked up Friday morning before 12 PM. They are collected by a different crew than picks up paper recycling on Thursday nights.

Separate leaves, grass, weeds and branches. Tie in bundles, or leaves may be put in leaf paper bags available at the Drop-Off Center.

Christmas Trees

Place at the curb after 7:30 pm (9:00 pm for Washington Street) on Tuesday and Thursday night. Note: Christmas Trees are picked up early Wednesday or Friday morning by a different crew than picks up regular garbage and recycling.

Do not place trees in plastic bags. Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, etc. Trees must be completely bare for disposal.

Metal Furniture and Appliances

Place at the curb after 7:30 pm (9:00 pm for Washington Street) on Thursday night. Note: these materials are picked up Friday morning before 12 PM. They are collected by a different crew than picks up paper recycling on Thursday nights.

Metal Furniture: Metal file cabinets, desks, bed frames, etc.

Metal Appliances: Remove doors from refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. Hot water heaters, air conditioners and small metal appliances are also accepted. You could get paid for recycling that old appliance! Before placing it at the curb, see if you are eligible for a $ rebate through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

Non-Metal Furniture

Non-metal furniture and mattresses can be disposed of with regular garbage. Non-metal furniture with metal parts (example: upholstered chair with metal or wood legs, or a sofa bed) should be disposed of with regular garbage. For additional options to dispose of mattresses, visit Mattress Clarity.

Old Garbage Cans

Place at the curb after 7:30 pm (9:00 pm for Washington Street) on Wednesday night upside down with a paper sign that says "this can is garbage."

E-Waste Recycling

Place at the curb after 7:30 pm (9:00 pm for Washington Street) on Thursday night. Note: these materials are picked up Friday morning before 12 PM. They are collected by a different crew than picks up paper recycling on Thursday nights.

Computers, televisions, monitors, cell phones. Other small appliances such as vacuums, coffee makers, blenders, and food processors should be disposed of with regular garbage.

Lighting Fixtures

Lamps and lighting fixtures should be disposed of with regular garbage.

Incandescent light bulbs should be disposed of with regular garbage. Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs should be recycled at a home improvement retailer.

Batteries

Alkaline batteries can now be disposed of with regular garbage. Lithium Ion Batteries should be disposed with E-Waste. NO BATTERIES SHOULD BE IN RECYCLING.

Latex Paint

Latex paint can now be disposed of with regular garbage, but the can must be empty or dried out. If the can of latex paint is half full, place speedy dry, cat litter, strips of newspaper in the can to soak up the liquid. If the can of latex paint is more than half full, it can be brought to the Hoboken Recycling Center. Non-latex paint is considered household hazardous waste (see "Household Hazardous Waste" below).

Construction and Demolition Waste

Construction and demolition waste (example: sheet rock, concrete, treated lumber) is not collected by the City of Hoboken. Construction and demolition waste must be hauled privately.

Toys, Blankets, Clothing, Shoes, Collectibles - Recycle for Charity!

GreenDrop services Hoboken with weekly donation collections of clothing, shoes, blankets and bedding, tools, collectibles, kitchenware, toys, musical instruments and sporting goods. Donations should be bagged or boxed, labeled with the benefiting charity name and easily visible and accessible for the GreenDrop driver who will come by on Wednesdays between 7 am and 7 pm. Donors can call to schedule a home pickup at 888-944-3776 or register online. Collections must be scheduled directly with GreenDrop.

Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous items such as non-latex paint, varnish, turpentine, pesticide, etc should not be disposed of at the curb. For more information on Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs, visit the Hudson County Improvement Authority environmental hotline: 201-324-6222 x3219.

Compost (Organics Recycling)

The City of Hoboken offers organics recycling for businesses, schools, and residents. Organics recycling brings food scraps to farms where they are recycled into compost, which is used to fertilize the soil. Learn more about composting options for residents and businesses in Hoboken.

Find a Public Trash and Recycling Can

Hoboken has 500+ public waste cans to properly dispose of trash and comingled recycling, as well as pet waste. Use the map below to locate a public waste can.

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To report an error on this map, please email recycling@hobokennj.gov.

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