Edison, NJ Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Container weight limit
- 35 lbs when filled
- Curbside timing
- 5 p.m. eve to 7 p.m. day-of
- Bags/boxes allowed
- No -- rigid containers only
- Fine range
- $250-$1,000 per day
Summary
Edison Township mandates source-separated curbside recycling with specific container, weight and timing rules for every residence and business.
Glass bottles and jars, bimetal cans and plastic beverage containers and aluminum beverage containers shall be placed at curbside in rigid plastic or metal containers which, when filled, do not exceed thirty-five (35) pounds. Plastic bags and cardboard boxes shall not be used.
b. Glass bottles and jars, bimetal cans and plastic beverage containers should be rinsed clean, with plastic or metal caps, rings or collars removed.
c. Each container shall contain only recyclable material, and that material should be free of any dirt or foreign substance.
d. Containers and/or bound newspapers shall be placed at curbside no sooner than 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled pickup and empty containers removed by 7:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled pickup.
e. Newspapers shall be bound with string or twine and not exceed twelve (12) inches in height or thirty-five (35) pounds in weight and shall contain newsprint and those printed materials contained in newspapers only, not separately delivered or purchased magazines or flyers.
f. Leaves shall be placed at curbside in sealed, clear plastic or biodegradable bags and will be collected during the month of November, based upon a schedule to be published.
g. No recyclable materials may be processed in a home trash compactor and placed at curbside for pickup.
h.
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
Glass, bimetal and aluminum beverage containers must go out in rigid plastic or metal bins under 35 pounds each -- no plastic bags or cardboard boxes. Newspapers must be bundled with string, under 12 inches high and 35 pounds. Containers can go to the curb no earlier than 5 p.m. the night before pickup and must be pulled back in by 7 p.m. on collection day. Leaves go out in clear or biodegradable bags each November.
Violations & Fines
Mixing recyclables with trash or non-compliant containers is a code violation; fines run $250 to $1,000 per day, each day a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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