How Cherry Hill Handles Trash & Recycling: A Practical Guide

Cherry Hill maintains 24 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with trash & recycling. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Cherry Hill falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Collection Schedule

Trash, recyclables, and yard waste are collected once per week, Monday through Friday depending on neighborhood. Containers must be placed out after 5:30 p.m. the evening before or before 7 a.m. on collection day, and removed within 12 hours of pickup.

Key details: Code: Cherry Hill Twp. Code Ch. 19. Setout: After 5:30 p.m. - 7 a.m.. Cart: Township-issued 64 or 95 gal green.

Improperly stored containers can be cited as a property maintenance violation; non-collection if rules are not followed.

Recycling Rules

Recycling is mandatory in Cherry Hill under Chapter 19 (Solid Waste and Recycling Management) consistent with the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11 et seq.).

Key details: Code: Cherry Hill Twp. Code Ch. 19. Statute: N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.11. Plastics: #1, #2, #5.

Non-collection of contaminated loads; repeat violators can be cited.

The Bottom Line

Cherry Hill's trash & recycling rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Cherry Hill is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Cherry Hill's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.