Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

732-632-8540

500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM

732-632-8540

500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

Trash & Recycling Information

  • Place items out the night before they are scheduled to be picked up
  • Place your automated garbage can curbside in full view, avoiding parked cars and any other obstuctions. Must be at least 4 feet away
  • Any container left out for garbage containing recyclables will be left
  • If you have extra garbage or bulk items that will not fit in your can call the Department of Public Works for a bulk pick up at 732-632-8519
  • Bulk Trash Examples: Couch, mattress, furniture, empty paint cans (Lids Off), carpeting (must be cut to 4ft. rolls, 50 lbs. per roll, and tied), lumber 4ft. bundles and tied. 50 lbs
  • Each Bulk Trash Item or bundle counts towards the 2 limit
  • The Borough does NOT collect construction & demolition debris such as sheet rock, shingles, and lumber in excess of allowable limit
  • For gas, pesticides, paint, driveway sealer and other such household hazardous wastes call Middlesex County at 732-745-4170
  • Please avoid calling about missed items until 1:00 pm. In most instances, the problem can be rectified promptly