Garbage Collection in Toms River

Fall 2020 Leaf Collection Schedule
November 9, 2020
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December 26, 2020

Garbage Collection in Toms River

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2024 Holiday Collection Schedule

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • President's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Election Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

    In order to reduce holiday associated costs, garbage and recycling will not be picked up on any of these holidays except on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. When a holiday falls on a Monday, all collections that week will occur one day later than your normal collection day. For holidays not occurring on a Monday, should the holiday fall on or before your collection day, the collection will be one day later than normal.
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    Twice-a-Week Collection
    Twice-a-week garbage collection (Monday and Thursday) for the Barrier Island, including Pelican Island, will begin the week of prior to Memorial Day and ends Labor Day.
    There will be no twice-a-week collections on the mainland. If you have any questions about your collection day call 732-255-1000, ext. 8101.

    • Do not mix recyclables and garbage.
    • Place containers at curbside by 6:30 a.m. and remove by 9 pm. of your collection day.
    • Never mix hazardous materials with trash.
    • The Township will not provide curbside pick up of construction/demolition debris.

    Curbside Recycling

    What to Recycle Curbside
    The following can all be placed together in the same container:
  • All food container cans (aluminum/steel/tin)
  • All glass containers (green/brown/clear)
  • Pourable plastic bottles including drink containers, lotions, shampoos, and household cleaners and empty non-toxic aerosol cans
  • All paper and corrugated cardboard (includes newspapers, junk mail and magazines, brown bags, and mixed paper)
  • Recycling materials cannot be tied, bagged or bundled in any way. Please- NO PLASTIC BAGS!

    Lawn Waste
    Leaves (during collection periods in spring and fall, in plastic bags)
    Brush/Tree Trimmings (during collection periods in spring and fall)

    What Not to Recycle (Dispose with Garbage)

  • Auto Glass Headlights
  • Blue Glass, Crystal
  • Carbon Paper
  • Ceramics or China
  • Cereal Boxes
  • Hard Book Covers (Inside Pages Are Recycled)
  • Household Batteries
  • Medical Supplies
  • Microwavable Containers
  • Saran Wrap
  • Styrofoam Cups, Plates, Trays

    VISIT THE TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CONVENIENCE CENTER
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