***TRASH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CHANGES FOR LABOR DAY – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1***
There will be NO Bulk Collection for Zone 3 on Monday, September 1st. Bulk collection will resume on September 8th.
Condos/Townhomes with twice per week manual trash collection will have Monday collection suspended and collection will resume on Thursday, September 4th.
Recycling: Monday collection will be picked up on Saturday, September 6th.
For any questions, please call DPW at (732) 297-1134.
***AUTOMATED SIDE LOAD RECYCLING PROGRAM REMINDER***
The North Brunswick Department of Public Works would like to remind residents who have the automated side load (ASL) recycling carts to only use them for curbside collection. DO NOT place the old recycling bin(s) next to the ASL cart at the curb. They will not be collected.
All recycling materials must be placed inside the ASL cart. Recyclables accepted include:
- Clean paper, dry cardboard
- Plastic bottles and plastics, #1 – 7
- Metal cans for soups and vegetables
- Glass jars and bottles
To fit more recyclables in the ASL cart, please break up your cardboard boxes.
The Department of Public Works has a group of dedicated professionals who aim to protect the quality of life for the residents of North Brunswick. These men and women take great pride in their job in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents by handling trash and recycling, asset maintenance, and storm water and sewer management.


ASL Recycling Carts


Divisions
The Building Maintenance Division is responsible for supporting all types of maintenance, minor construction, contract managements, safety concerns and custodial services for all municipally owned buildings, including the Municipal Building, Police Department, and Senior Center.
learn moreThe Solid Waste & Recycling Division is responsible for:
- Curbside collection of solid waste
- Bulk waste appointments
- White goods and metal appointments
- Brush collection
- Contract management for collection of residents’ recyclables
Green Tip:
Did you know ABOUT 22% OF SOLID WASTE IN NJ IS FOOD WASTE, some of which was still edible at the time of disposal?
Check out NJDEP’s great suggestions on how to reduce food waste.
Have more food than you need? Donate it! Middlesex County’s MCFOODS collects food and other items for people in our community.
learn moreThe Road Maintenance Division is responsible for:
- Emergency response
- Maintaining Township roadways
- Leaf collection
- Snow removal and ice control
- Street sweeping
- Township street signs
The Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of all Township vehicles and equipment.
learn moreThe Stormwater Management Division is responsible for maintaining the entire Township stormwater infrastructure in accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Best Management Practices.
learn moreThe Sewer Division is responsible for maintaining the sewer system and responding to sewer emergencies.
learn moreThe Parks Maintenance crew takes great pride in upkeeping the town’s 25 beautiful parks for residents to enjoy. Each day they go out to maintain the parks, athletic fields, walking paths, gardens, ponds and contract management for field irrigation. Parks Maintenance Department also assists with Township events such as Heritage Day, Music in the Park, Truck or Treat and many more.
learn moreServices
FAQs
Bulk appointments are based on which day your garbage collection is.
Zone 1 is on Wednesday, Zone 2 is on Friday and Zone 3 is on Monday. All appointments must be scheduled prior to 2:00 pm prior to appointment day.
White Goods are picked up every Wednesday and must be scheduled.
Please click the link below for the Recycling Collection Schedule. For questions regarding recycling collection, please call the Department of Public Works at (732) 297-1134.
Yes, please call the Department of Public Works at (732) 297-1134 and an appointment will be set up to replace the robo can.