Trash Bin Storage: Edison vs New Brunswick
How do trash bin storage rules compare between Edison, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ?
New Brunswick has fewer restrictions than Edison.
Edison, NJ
Middlesex County
Edison Code Chapter 15 (Property Maintenance) and Chapter 21 (Solid Waste Management) require trash and recycling containers to be stored out of public view between collection days and placed curbside no earlier than the evening before pickup, with empty cans removed promptly. Only township-supplied or approved containers are collected.
View full Edison rules →New Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County
Rules on where residents must store garbage and recycling containers are set by each Middlesex County municipality, not the county. Container storage, screening and curb-return requirements appear in local property-maintenance and solid-waste chapters adopted town by town.
View full New Brunswick rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Edison | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Code Sections | Edison Code Ch. 15 (Property Maintenance) + Ch. 21 (Solid Waste) | - |
| Approved Containers | Township-supplied or approved only | - |
| Place-Out Time | Morning of collection (no later than 6:00 a.m.) | - |
| Storage Between Collections | Out of public view (screened/side yard) | - |
| Bulk Items | Require confirmation # from DPW (732) 248-7288 | - |
| Multi-Family Storage Rooms | 2-hour fire-rated walls required | - |
| Jurisdiction | - | Municipal, not county |
| County role | - | Recycling coordination only |
| Container rules | - | Set by each town |
| County office | - | Solid Waste Management Program |
| Enforcement | - | Local code officer |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Edison FAQ
When can I put my trash cans at the curb in Edison?
Edison expects cans to be placed at the curb the morning of collection, no later than 6:00 a.m. Putting cans out the night before is tolerated in practice but the cans must be returned to a screened storage location after pickup - leaving them in the front yard between collection days is a Chapter 15 property-maintenance violation.
Can I throw out an old couch on my regular Edison trash day?
No. Couches, mattresses, large appliances, and other 'bulk' items are special-pickup only. You must call the Edison Department of Public Works at (732) 248-7288 to schedule the pickup and receive a confirmation number. Items placed curbside without a confirmation will not be collected and you remain responsible for disposal.
New Brunswick FAQ
Where do I store my trash cans in Middlesex County?
Storage rules are set by your municipality, not the county. Check your town's solid-waste or property-maintenance ordinance for screening and curb-return requirements.
Does the county set container rules?
No. Middlesex County coordinates recycling and inspects facilities but does not regulate household bin storage. That is a municipal responsibility.
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