Residential Schedule

Small amounts of yard debris, brush, and branches will be collected. Residents will receive one pick-up per week. In the event of a holiday the collection will occur on the Wednesday of the same week as the holiday.

• North Side & Triangle area
• South Side

Business District Schedule

Businesses will receive twice per week collection. In the event of a holiday, the collection will occur on the Wednesday of the same week as the holiday.

• Business District

Automated Garbage Collection 

Highland Park launched its automated garbage collection program in 2015. The program started on Woodbridge Avenue and expanded to select streets on the north and south sides of town. The Borough is continuing to add streets to the automated collection program as equipment allows.

If you're unsure if your street and home are on an automated garbage route, please take a look at the Automated Garbage Collection Map. Streets highlighted in red will begin automated garbage collection on September 3, 2019. Streets highlighted in blue and yellow were added to the route previously. A list of the street names and numbers being added for September 2019 can be view on the Expansion List.

If you have additional questions, take a look at our FAQs or contact the Department of Public Works at 732-514-1277.

Electronics

Electronic recycling is available as a drop off at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Building located at 444 Valentine Street. This service is free for Borough residents only. The following items are considered "covered electronic devices" and must be recycled per NJ law: televisions, computer monitors, desktop or personal computer, laptops, printers and fax machines. All other electric items may be disposed of via regular household garbage collection or bulk trash, depending on the size of the device. Please contact DPW for additional details.

Leaf Bags & Christmas Trees

Leaf bags distribution takes place in October. Contact DPW for dates and specific rules and regulations.

Collections of Christmas trees will take place in January only. Trees will be picked up curbside for composting. Please put them out with your regular garbage.

Trees must be free of tinsel, ornaments, and decorations. Do not put Christmas trees into plastic bags.

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