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Bulk Trash Collection

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Guidelines

  • Complete a Bulk Trash Scheduling Form to schedule a pick up no later than 10:00 AM the day before a collection date.
  • Place Items curbside the evening before the day of collection. 
  • Remove all doors prior to placing curbside.
An online confirmation will be provided after the online request is submitted.
 
If you have questions, call the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health
at (973) 284-4976 or email garbage@nutleynj.org

Dates of Curbside Collection

Bulk will be picked up twice a month on Wednesdays, by reservation only.

If your garbage is picked up on

  • Monday/Thursday schedule: Bulk will be picked up on the first and third Wednesday of the month
  • Tuesday/Friday schedule: Bulk will be picked up on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
  • NO PICK UP ON THE 5TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH (WHEN APPLICABLE)
  • Garbage and Bulk Trash Collection Map 

2025 Bulk Trash Pickup Schedule


Zone 1 - Monday / Thursday
1st and 3rd Wednesday
Zone 2 - Tuesday / Friday
2nd and 4th Wednesday
January
15
8, 22
February
5, 19
12, 26
March
5, 19
12, 26
April
2, 16
9, 23
May
7, 21
14, 28
June
4, 18
11, 25
July
2, 16
9, 23
August
6, 20
13, 27
September
3, 17
10, 24
October
1, 15
8, 22
November
5, 19
12, 26
December
3, 17
10, 24

Items Collected

  • Maximum of five (5) bulk items can be disposed of per designated collection day. 
  • Items such as furniture, mattresses, box springs, rugs and small household items will be picked up.
    • Rugs must be cut, rolled and tied in 4 foot lengths 
  • Average quantities are anticipated to be five (5) large items per collection day.
  • Large items are the size of a living room couch and handled by no more than two persons.
Residential furnitureIndoor wood furniture
BenchMattresses
Box springsMirrors
Carpets (rolled & tied)Outdoor wood furniture
ChairsPictures
CouchTable
DecorationsToilet - one per collection
DeskWhite Goods (Appliances, Washers, Dryers, etc.)
HutchWood bed frames

Items Not Collected

  • No garbage or solid waste.
  • No construction materials of any kind.
  • No Electronics - For drop off dates and information, please click here
  • No Tires - Please contact DPW at (973) 284-4984 to schedule pickup

Construction Material Removal as per Ordinance #2417 (Chapter 614-12)

Waste building materials and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations on residential or commercial buildings, pavements or other structures will absolutely not be removed by the Township
Permitted contractors must remove and dispose of all construction debris.
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of debris resulting from work performed by homeowners/residents.

Donate Bulk Waste Items

Before you place any bulk waste items out for curbside collection, consider donating any furniture.