Linden, NJ Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Cart out no earlier than
- 5:00 p.m. day before pickup
- Cart out no later than
- 6:00 a.m. collection day
- Cart weight limit
- 300 pounds
- Extra cart rental fee
- $60
- Free special pickups/year
- 4 scheduled plus 1 extra
- Pickup after the 5th
- $150 fee
Summary
Linden residents place garbage in City-issued carts at the curb, out no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the night before and no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day, with empty carts removed by 6:00 a.m. the next morning. Each cart maxes out at 300 pounds, and single-family homes get four free special pickups a year.
a. The garbage, offal, refuse, rubbish, and waste treated in the manner stated in this section shall be placed inside the collection cart which shall be placed near the curbline or other designated area before 6:00 a.m. of a scheduled day but in no case before 5:00 p.m. the day before collection so as to be easily collected from the roadway or other area but in a manner so as to not interfere with persons using sidewalks and roadways. Empty carts shall be removed following the collection so that they do not remain at or near the curbline or other designated area past 6:00 a.m. the day after collection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4586096; v16 updated 2025-12-16; through 12-16-2025).
Full Breakdown
3 requires garbage, offal, refuse and waste in automated collection districts to go into City-issued carts placed at the curb, front facing the street, clear of anything that would interfere with the truck's automated lift, and not exceeding 300 pounds when full; an extra cart rents for $60, stays City property, and must transfer with the home if it is sold. the morning after pickup. 5c). 5d). 5e). 1).
Violations & Fines
Throwing or dispersing garbage on a lot, street or sidewalk outside the rules in Chapter 16 violates § 16-2.2, enforced by the Linden Police Department, Board of Health or Public Works under § 16-2.1, each empowered to issue municipal court summonses. Unlawful solid waste disposal draws an enhanced fine under Linden City Code § 1-5.1, up to $2,500, or for the maximum penalty up to $10,000, on top of the general municipal penalty.
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