The Township of Nutley is implementing a new semi-automated garbage collection system starting January 2, 2025. This system is designed to be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, while improving the community's appearance.
Rising costs of garbage collection prompted the Township to explore more viable options. The new system will not only save the Township money, but it will also be environmentally safe and assist with keeping our homes and refuse areas secure from wildlife.
Each resident will receive a 95-gallon cart designed for the new automated system. These carts are durable, equipped with a lid to contain odors, and can hold up to 300 pounds of waste.
Every residential household will receive one 95-gallon cart. Additional carts can be leased for a fee if more capacity is needed.
If a property needs an additional cart, the costs will be as follows:
- Residential - $85.00/cart - request is limited to one additional cart per dwelling
- Commercial – $200.00/cart – request is limited to two additional carts per establishment.
Special accommodations will be considered upon request.
All single, two-, three-, and four-family homes will also receive vegetation carts for yard waste, which can include items like grass clippings, branches, and leaves. Vegetation will continue to be picked up every Wednesday during the months of April – December. Additionally, brown biodegradable leaf bags will be picked up during the months of October – December in addition to the green vegetation carts.
The delivery of the new carts will begin on December 2, 2024, and will continue over a two-week period.
The new automated pickup system will start on January 2, 2025. After this date, only waste placed in the Township-authorized carts will be collected.
Residents should familiarize themselves with the new system and attend live presentations offered by the Township. Detailed information will also be mailed to residents and made available online.
Residents can visit the Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Affairs and Health Information page and click into the Garbage Collection link at https://www.nutleynj.org/garbage or access resources through the provided links, including the Recycle Coach app.
Residents and businesses can reach out to the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health at 973-284-4976 for any questions or concerns regarding the new garbage collection system.
After the new system begins on January 2, 2025, any waste not placed in the authorized carts will not be collected.
Yes, the Township will hold live presentations on Thursday, November 21st at 7:00pm at the Nutley Board of Commissioners Meeting, as well as on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm in the Nutley Town Hall Chambers, 3rd floor. Both events will be live streamed through the following live links. They will also be available on the Township's website and social media platforms.
Thursday, November 21 BOC Meeting
Presentation Recording - https://youtu.be/Fthm9KAywAM
Thursday, December 12, 2024
https://nutleynj-org.zoom.us/j/85346427195?pwd=YRCSg8BSm4MzNK9VwFz0bzMirxAFls.1
Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the Township’s website and social media for updates, and to look out for the mailing with detailed information about the new garbage collection system.
The Township will be scheduling rigid plastic drop off event(s) during the month of January. Date(s) to be announced.
There will be no change to the regular schedule of pick up for the town.
Yes, bulky waste will be picked up twice a month on Wednesdays, by reservation only. If your garbage is picked up on a Monday/Thursday schedule, bulk will be picked up on the first and third Wednesday of the month, if you are on a Tuesday/Friday schedule, you will be picked up on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. White Goods/Appliances will be picked up once a month on the second bulk pick up date for your area.
No. Recycling of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, cans, etc, will not be affected.
Garbage pickup is regulated by the Health Department. For more information. please click here or call (973) 284-4976.
As of November 1, 2014, Trash Removal is collected twice a week with the Town being separated into 2 Zones:
- Zone 1 – Monday and Thursday pick up - all Streets West of Franklin Avenue through to East Passaic Avenue
- Zone 2 – Tuesday and Friday pick up – all of Franklin Avenue and streets East of Franklin Avenue through River Road
NO!
Bulk items are picked up, town wide, every Wednesday. Items need to be placed at the curb on Tuesday evenings for a Wednesday pick up. Trucks may start pick up as early as 6:00am.
As per contract, average quantities are anticipated to be five (5) small items – the size of a kitchen chair and smaller, and may be handled by one person, and three (3) large items – the size of a large living room couch and handled by no more than two persons.
White Goods, and/or Metal items are picked up every Wednesday. Items need to be placed at the curb on Tuesday evenings.
Collection will resume on your next scheduled collection day.
Recycling will not be collected on the following holidays:
Independence Day • Labor Day • Columbus Day • Election Day • Veterans Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas Day • New Year’s Day • ML King’s Birthday • President’s Day • Good Friday
Garbage will not be collected on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day
Recyclables are to be placed in the correct container at curbside no earlier than 5:00 PM the night before or no later than 6:00 AM the day of collection. For more information, please click here or call the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984.
Effective May 1, 2015 Vegetative Waste and Yard Debris Regulations have changed and are picked up by the Garbage Collector!
Township-wide pickup by the garbage collector will be on WEDNESDAYS, excluding holidays (April 15 - December 15)
- All leaves, vegetation and yard debris must be placed in BROWN BIO-DEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS or CONTAINER
- Plastic bags of any type or containers weighing more than fifty (50) pounds WILL NOT be collected!
Fall Leaf Collection pickup by the Garbage Collector will occur on WEDNESDAYS from October 15 thru December 15.
All leaves must be placed in a CONTAINER or BROWN BIO-DEGRADABLE PAPER BAGS and will be picked up curbside during this time period. No other yard debris will be accepted.
LOOSE LEAVES ARE NOT TO BE PLACED INTO THE STREET AS PER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE AND NEW JERSEY STATE STORMWATER REGULATIONS
The Township of Nutley Department of Public Works will be sponsoring FREE Special Electronics Drop Off Days. In addition, the Essex County Utiltiies Authority sponsors two collection dates in May and October of each year.
For additional information and collection dates, please contact the Department of Public Works at (973) 284-4984 or visit www.nutleynj.org/recycling to view the current recycling guide and events calendar.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Computer and Laptops | Monitors | Stereos and Speakers |
FAX Machines | Printers | Televisions |
Microwaves | Scanners | VCR and DVD Players |
Other Electronics Recycling Options
E-REVIVAL, LLC
33 Branch Street, Paterson
732-429-4392
Monday - Friday • 8:00am - 5:00pm
Residents may drop off their electronics year-round for recycling free of charge.
ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY
Computer and Electronics Recycling Day
May and October (TBA) • 9:00am - 3:00pm
99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove
Please contact 973-792-9060 or visit www.ecuanj.com for additional information.
