Curbside Collection Schedule

The Division Provides Ten (10) Annual Curbside collections. A newsletter outlining scheduled pickup dates and city policy is mailed to all property owners twice a year. Residents can place their yard waste and brush at the curb for pickup.

Collection Schedule

Month of January-holiday tree collection (no artificial trees).
April thru October-curbside collections of leaves, yard waste and brush.
November to December 31st curbside collections for leaves only.

Latest service Calendar & Map

Rules and Regulations

Brush and Tree parts:

All brush and tree parts MUST be tied and bundled.
Maximum length – 4 feet
Maximum weight – 50 pounds
Maximum bundles per pickup – 8

Oversized or untied brush and tree parts are an improper putout and will be subject to citation by a City Code Enforcement Officer. Residents or private contractors can take brush and tree parts over the above limits to the PSWSU Rock Avenue Transfer Station. Fees will apply. For more information, call the Transfer Station at (908) 226-2518.

PROPERTY OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THEIR PRIVATE TREES OR TREE PARTS WHEN THEY EXCEED THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS.

Leaves and Yard Waste:
Place leaves and yard waste at the curb or in biodegradable paper bags ONLY. Bags are available at the City Yard, 745 South Avenue, while supplies last. DO NOT contaminate with litter, dirt, grass, garbage, or any other foreign objects. Plastic bags are an illegal putout and will be subject to a citation by a City Code Enforcement Officer.

Grass will not be picked up at any time during the program. DO NOT place loose or bagged leaves at the curb until the scheduled pickup date (see map and schedule inside). The maximum bag weight is 50 pounds.

DO NOT MIX BAGS WITH BUNDLED BRUSH!!!
Mixed leaves and brush will not be picked up.

Vegetated yard waste drop-off program:
Residents can bring their yard waste to the City Yard free of charge during the scheduled curbside collections. All rules apply.

Contact Information:
Phone Main (908)753-3427 or (908)753-3426
Fax-(908)753-3392
Email: carmen.louise@plainfieldnj.gov or natacha.navedo@plainfieldnj.gov