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Woodbridge, NJ Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit fee
$50, plus $50 per renewal
Size cap
40 cubic yards
Placement window
72 hours before/after project
Permit term
30 days, renewable
Enforcement agency
Township Police Department
Minimum fine
$100 per day

Summary

Placing a construction dumpster in a Woodbridge public area requires a $50 Building Department permit capped at 40 cubic yards, limited to 72 hours before and after the job, and revocable any time it becomes a safety hazard or nuisance.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:51-1, no person shall place or utilize a dumpster or permit a dumpster to be placed or utilized in a public area in the Township of Woodbridge without first having obtained a permit therefor. ... a. No dumpster shall exceed forty (40) yards. b. No dumpster shall be placed in a public area more than seventy-two (72) hours prior to commencement of construction and/or project and shall not remain therein more than seventy-two (72) hours subsequent to construction and/or project being completed.

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Full Breakdown

A. 27:51-1. 3). 3). 4(a)-(b)). 4). 4(e)).

Violations & Fines

Every day a dumpster sits in a public area without a permit, or in violation of the section's terms, is a separate offense punishable by a minimum $100 fine (§ 25-11.5). The Township can also revoke the permit outright at any time the dumpster becomes a hazard to health, safety or welfare, or an unforeseen nuisance (§ 25-11.4(d)).

Frequently Asked Questions

How big a dumpster can I put on a Woodbridge street?
No more than 40 cubic yards. Section 25-11.4(a) caps the size of any dumpster placed in a public area at 40 yards, and the permit issued under Section 25-11.3 specifies the exact location and capacity approved for the site.
How long can a construction dumpster sit at the curb?
It cannot arrive more than 72 hours before construction starts or stay more than 72 hours after the project is finished, per Section 25-11.4(b), and the underlying permit itself is capped at 30 days, renewable once for another 30 for an added $50 fee.
Who enforces Woodbridge's dumpster permit rule?
The Department of Police is designated the enforcement agency under Section 25-11.1, while the Building Department serves as the licensing office that issues the $50 permit required by Section 25-11.2 before any dumpster is placed in a public area.

Sources & Official References

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