Edison, NJ Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Bundle weight limit
- 75 lbs per package, § 21-1.11
- Handling standard
- sized for one person to carry
- Set-out window
- collection day or evening before
- Missed pickup
- owner removes and pays, § 21-1.13
- General penalty
- up to $2,000 fine / 90 days
Summary
Edison Township requires any waste too bulky for a standard can, such as furniture, carpet or scrap lumber, to be tied into secure bundles sized for one person to handle under Code § 21-1.10. Bundled items under 75 pounds go out with regular refuse; owners who skip a scheduled pickup must remove and pay for their own accumulated waste.
Combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature that it cannot be deposited in a receptacle shall be securely and properly tied into bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering. The bundles or packages shall be of a size and weight to permit ease of handling by one (1) man.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904708; v19 updated 2026-03-25; through 03-25-2026).
Full Breakdown
10 covers 'combustible or noncombustible waste of such a nature that it cannot be deposited in a receptacle,' the Township's catch-all for bulky items like furniture, mattresses, carpeting, scrap lumber and tree limbs that will not fit in a standard can. The waste must be 'securely and properly tied into bundles or packages to prevent spilling or scattering,' and each bundle has to be sized so one person can carry it. 1 defines 'refuse' broadly enough to fold bulky combustible and noncombustible material into the same collection system as ordinary garbage.
4 bars putting receptacles or bundles at the curb except during the scheduled collection day or the evening before. 13 makes removal 'at the expense of the person or the persons concerned,' rather than the Township's. 12 to arrange daily removal of their refuse, including bulky discards, unless they maintain adequate ventilated storage until pickup. None of these sections carve out a separate 'bulk pickup day' or curbside sticker program; bulky household items are folded into the ordinary weekly refuse cycle so long as they are bundled to the size and weight limits above.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 21 does not set a stand-alone fine for improperly bundled bulk waste, so a violation of § 21-1.10 falls under the Township's general penalty, Code § 1-5: a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment up to 90 days, or both, with each day the improperly packaged waste remains a separate offense. Receptacles or bundles that are 'badly broken' or noncompliant under § 21-1.3 can simply be collected and disposed of as refuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Edison have a separate bulk trash pickup day?
How heavy can a bundle of bulky waste be?
Who pays if I miss my collection day and waste piles up?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Edison
Compare Edison to another location·View the New Jersey trash & recycling overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.