Large Trash by Municipality

Understanding Large Trash Pickup

Large trash pickup, also known as bulky waste or bulk trash collection, is a special service provided by many New Jersey municipalities to help residents dispose of items that are too large for regular garbage collection. This typically includes furniture, appliances, mattresses, and other oversized household items.

Each municipality has its own rules, schedules, and accepted items for large trash pickup. Below, we've compiled information from several municipalities in our service area to help you understand what's available in your community.

Note: Information is based on publicly available data from municipal websites. Always verify current schedules and requirements with your local municipality.

Heavy Item Pickup Schedule

Florham Park offers heavy item pickup twice a year, typically during the weeks of May and September. For 2026, the scheduled collection weeks are:

• Spring Collection: Week of May 11th
• Fall Collection: Week of September 14th

Important: Items must be at the curb by 7:00 AM on the Monday of the collection week.

Registration Required

Accepted Items

Heavy item pickup includes most large household items:

• Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, cabinets)
• Mattresses and box springs
• Small appliances
• Carpeting and rugs
• Metal items (should be separated into a separate pile if possible)
• Other oversized household items

Items NOT Accepted

The following items will NOT be collected:

• Hazardous materials: Oil tanks, gas cans, propane tanks, fertilizer, flammable/aerosol fluids
• Construction/demolition debris: Bricks, cement, railroad ties, large fencing, firewood, logs, stumps
• Tires
• Items with refrigerants: Refrigerators, dehumidifiers, etc. (unless you provide proof of professional refrigerant removal)
• E-waste: TVs, computers, monitors (take these to the Environmental Center for recycling)
• Glass items: Furniture with glass, windows, sliding glass doors, mirrors
• Items in plastic garbage bags

Important Notes

• Some apartment complexes and private communities do not participate in this collection - check with your property management
• Separate metal items into their own pile when possible
• All items must be registered in advance - no unregistered items will be collected

Pickup Schedule

Morris Township typically offers large trash pickup services to residents. Check the township website or contact the Department of Public Works for current schedule information.

Accepted Items

Large trash pickup generally includes:

• Furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
• Mattresses and box springs
• Small appliances
• Carpeting and rugs (bundled and tied)
• Other oversized household items

Important Guidelines

• Items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day
• Items should be separated from regular trash
• White goods (refrigerators, air conditioners) may require special handling
• Construction debris is typically not accepted

Bulky Trash Collection

West Orange provides bulky trash collection services for oversized items that cannot be accommodated through regular trash pickup.

Accepted Items

Bulky waste collection typically includes:

• Household furniture
• Mattresses and box springs
• Carpets (rolled and tied)
• Small household appliances
• Bicycles
• Other large household items

Collection Procedures

• Residents may need to schedule pickup in advance
• Items should be placed at the curb on the designated collection day
• Certain items like refrigerators may require door removal
• Check with the township for specific requirements and schedules

Bulk Waste Collection

Montclair Township provides scheduled bulk waste collection services for residents. The township has specific guidelines for what items are accepted and how they should be prepared for pickup.

What's Accepted

Bulk waste pickup typically includes:

• Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, cabinets)
• Mattresses and box springs
• Large household items
• Appliances (with special requirements)
• Carpeting (properly bundled)

Important Requirements

• Bulk items are collected on a scheduled basis
• Items must be placed at the curb by the designated time
• Appliances containing freon require special handling
• Construction debris and renovation materials are not accepted
• Items should be separated from regular trash and recycling

General Tips for Large Trash Disposal

Need Help with Large Items?

If your municipality doesn't offer large trash pickup, or if you have items that don't qualify for municipal collection, Pryer Disposal can help. We offer roll-off container services for larger cleanups and renovation projects.