When is My Bulk Pick Up?

🗑️ BULK PICKUP vs. METAL PICKUP

BULK TRASH PICKUP – NO CALL NEEDED!

Bulk trash is collected automatically on your scheduled bulk pickup dates. You do NOT need to call or make an appointment. Simply follow the bulk collection schedule for your regular trash route.

METAL ITEM PICKUP – YOU MUST CALL!

If you have metal items that need to be collected, you MUST call to schedule a pickup. Metal items are not automatically collected with your regular bulk trash.

Remember:

âś… Bulk Trash = No Appointment Needed

đź“ž Metal Items = Call to Schedule Pickup

2026 BULK TRASH PICKUP SCHEDULE

Find Your Bulk Pickup Dates Based on Your Regular Trash Collection Day!

Your bulk trash pickup schedule depends on which day of the week your regular household trash is collected.

🗑️ If Your Regular Trash Day Is MONDAY or THURSDAY

Your bulk pickup is generally on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, except during certain holiday weeks.

Month Bulk Pickup Dates
January January 16 only
February February 6 only
March March 6 & 20
April April 17 only
May May 1 & 15
June June 5 only
July July 17 only
August August 7 & 21
Sept. September 4 & 18
October October 2 & 16
November November 20 only
December December 4 & 18

🗑️ If Your Regular Trash Day Is TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY

Your bulk pickup is generally on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, except during certain holiday weeks.

Month Bulk Pickup Dates
January January 9 only
February February 13 & 27
March March 13 & 27
April April 24 only
May May 8 & 22
June June 12 & 26
July July 10 & 24
August August 14 & 28
Sept. September 25 only
October October 9 & 23
November November 20 only
December December 11 only

⚠️ IMPORTANT: HOLIDAY COLLECTION RULE

If the Township is closed for a holiday during your scheduled bulk pickup week, bulk collection will NOT take place that week.

Some months have only ONE bulk collection date because of holiday closures.

Please follow the specific dates listed above rather than assuming bulk pickup will occur every other Friday.

Not Sure Which Schedule Applies to You?

Simply check your regular weekly trash collection day:

  • Monday or Thursday → Follow the Monday/Thursday Bulk Pickup Schedule.
  • Tuesday or Wednesday → Follow the Tuesday/Wednesday Bulk Pickup Schedule.

Please save this schedule for future reference!

Bulk Trash Pickup Guidelines

Monroe Township Public Works – Williamstown, NJ

Bulk trash is collected on your scheduled bulk pickup day. You do NOT need to call or schedule regular bulk pickup.

Metal items require a separate scheduled pickup. See instructions below.

âś… What CAN I Put Out for Bulk Pickup?

  • Furniture and mattresses
  • Carpeting (maximum 10 rolls)
  • Bundled branches and brush
  • Doors
  • Yard debris
  • Extra household trash

Bulk Pickup Rules:

  • Maximum 10 bags of debris
  • Each bag must weigh 40 pounds or less
  • Place items neatly at the curb in reasonable amounts.
  • Excessive or improperly prepared items may not be collected, at the supervisor’s discretion.

❌ What Is NOT Accepted?

The following items will NOT be collected with bulk trash:

  • Construction materials: Plywood, pallets, sheetrock, flooring, insulation, shingles, siding, and remodeling debris
  • Heavy materials: Bricks, concrete, rocks, dirt, sand, stone, mortar, and cinder blocks
  • Electronics: Televisions, computers, monitors, and gaming systems
  • Metal items: Require a separate scheduled pickup
  • Other prohibited items: Tires, hazardous materials, cardboard, and tree stumps
  • Large cleanouts: Entire house cleanouts or move-outs
  • Commercial waste: Business-generated trash or construction debris

🔨 How Do I Dispose of Construction Debris?

Construction and remodeling debris is NOT collected by Monroe Township, even if the work was completed by the homeowner.

Residents have three disposal options:

1. Have Your Contractor Remove It
Ask your contractor to include debris removal in the project agreement.

2. Hire a Dumpster or Waste Hauler
Arrange for a private waste removal company. A permit is required if the dumpster will be placed in the street.

3. Use the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex
Residents may contact the facility for disposal requirements and fees.

Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex
Phone: 856-478-6045
Website: https://www.gcianj.com/solid-waste-complex/

Construction and demolition projects may require an on-site dumpster under Township Code Chapter 239.

♻️ Metal Pickup – Appointment Required!

Metal is NOT collected with regular bulk trash. 

Metal items are collected separately every Friday, but you MUST schedule your pickup in advance.

How to Schedule:

Deadline: Thursday by 2:00 PM for the following Friday’s metal collection.

Remember!

BULK TRASH → NO CALL NEEDED

METAL ITEMS → CALL OR REQUEST ONLINE