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10/13/2026

🍁The season for leaf pickup is here! 🍁 Keep your block leaf-free this fall season with Newark DPW's 2026-2027 Leaf Recycling Program.

Starting Wednesday, October 14 through January 29, 2027, Newark Public Works will perform curbside collections of leaves and yard waste.

Leaves and yard waste will be collected in ALL WARDS EVERY WEEKDAY, Monday through Friday. Residents should place their leaves in biodegradable, paper bags and place them on the curb the night before between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Yard waste includes: leaves, small twigs, grass trimmings, and large branches (must be tied in a bundle).

Yard waste does NOT include: soil/fertilizer, rocks/bricks, food waste, animal waste, or garbage.

Newark residents are encouraged to drop off yard waste at official DPW service centers at the following locations:

1. 61 Verona Avenue
2. 244 South 12th Street
3. 99 Earl Street
4. 29 Waydell Street

Brown paper bags are available for pickup for Newark residents aged 62 years or older ONLY (identification required) at DPW Headquarters, 62 Frelinghuysen Avenue, or at an official DPW Service Center.

Questions? Please call (973) 733-3644 or visit dpw.newarknj.gov.

Thank you for your cooperation as we maintain a clean city all year round!

10/06/2026

❗️Pickup CANCELED on Columbus Day, October 12❗️

Trash and paper/cardboard recycling pickup will be CANCELED for Zone A on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

Regular trash collections will resume on Thursday, October 15.

Please hold your paper and cardboard recycling until next Monday, October 19.

Visit dpw.newarknj.gov for the latest updates on holidays and other collection changes.

Don't know what zone you're in? Visit dpw.newarknj.gov to type in your address on our virtual zone map.

Questions? We are here to help. Call Newark DPW customer service at (973) 733-3644.

09/15/2026

Shred it and forget it! 📃

Join Newark DPW for our Quarterly Shred Fest this weekend! The next Shred Fest will be on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Ward Service Center, 61 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104

Properly dispose of sensitive documents, prevent identity theft, and protect the environment. This event is for Newark residents ONLY. ID is required to participate. This event is FREE.

Come on down, bring your old documents, and do your part to dispose of your trash the RIGHT way.

Can't make it this weekend? Mark your calendar for the next Shred Fest on December 12 🗓

See you there!

09/08/2026

Get your clean team together and 'Slam Dunk the Junk' with us this Fall! 🏀

After a successful summer of 2026 Brick City Cleanups, Newark Public Works is hosting its 24th Annual "Slam Dunk the Junk" Cleanup on Thursday, October 1, 2026!

By doing your part, you will help build community, beautify Newark with clean streets, and inspire others to take care of our great city.

🗓 Thursday, October 1, 2026
🕙 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch provided at 12 p.m.
📍 7 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102

Cleanup is scheduled in pre-selected locations in the South Broad Street neighborhood. Cleaning supplies provided. Clean teams that collect the most trash will win awards! 🏆

Register by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting dpw.newarknj.gov.

It takes all of us to maintain a clean city. Join us and do your part to help keep Newark beautiful!

*This event will be held in memory of the late Brenda Anderson, Former Recycling Coordinator, Advocate, and Dear Friend.

Newark Public Works extends its sincere thanks and gratitude to NJ Clean Communities Council and Keep Newark Beautiful for their partnership and continued dedication to keeping Newark clean.

Save the date-- see you there!

09/01/2026

❗️Pickup CANCELED on Labor Day, Sep. 7❗️

Trash and paper/cardboard recycling pickup will be CANCELED for Zone A on Monday, Sep. 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Regular trash collections will resume on Thursday, Sep. 10, 2026.

Please hold your paper and cardboard recycling until next Monday, Sep. 14, 2026.

Visit dpw.newarknj.gov for the latest updates on holidays and other collection changes.

Don't know what zone you're in? Visit dpw.newarknj.gov to type in your address on our virtual zone map.

Questions? We are here to help. Call Newark DPW customer service at (973) 733-3644.

Happy Labor Day!

NewarkNJ

08/25/2026

🧱 20 Brick City Cleanups. Five wards. Nearly 1,000 volunteers. One city! Newark-- we are cleaner and stronger together! 💪

The 2026 Brick City Cleanups brought our community together in one common goal: keeping the trash off of our streets. Thank you to all the residents, non profits, churches, first responders, Greek organizations, Councilmembere, city employees, and everyone who came out to do their part to keep Newark clean!

The work doesn't stop here. Keeping Newark clean is a year-round, community-driven mission that takes all of us. While DPW is working around the clock, we urge all residents to think twice before you litter, clean in front of your property, and hold each other accountable to maintain the cleanliness of our great city.

Visit dpw.newarknj.gov to stay on track with your cleanup schedule, and to join a cleanup near you.

*Next up: Slam Dunk the Junk on October 1st! 🏀

08/19/2026

🧱 Join us for the LAST Brick City Cleanup THIS Saturday, August 22! If you haven't joined a DPW cleanup yet, NOW is the time!

We are wrapping up a successful summer of Brick City Cleanups. Thank you to all the individuals, non-profit organizations, schools, churches, first responders, greek organizations, and everyone that came out to support our mission of keeping Brick City clean!

🗓 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Ironbound Recreation Center, 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105
🕙 9 am to 1 pm
☔️ RAIN OR SHINE!

The work doesn't stop here! Keeping Newark clean is a year-round, community-driven mission that takes all of us. While DPW is working around the clock, we urge all Newark residents to think twice before you litter, clean in front of your property, and hold each other accountable to maintain the cleanliness of our great city.

Visit dpw.newarknj.gov or keep up with us on instagram (Department of Public Works) to join future cleanups near you!

08/12/2026

🧱 We are close to wrapping up a successful summer of Brick City Cleanups!

❗️SOUTH WARD: If you haven't joined a DPW cleanup yet, NOW is the time!

🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📍 Marquis "Bo Porter" Sports Complex, 378 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
🕙 9 am to 1 pm

Got pride for Brick City 🧱? Do your part to keep it clean! Brick City Cleanups are scheduled every Saturday until August 22, happening in different neighborhoods in every ward. RAIN OR SHINE!

Visit BrickCityCleanup.com to register and to join a cleanup near you.

See you there!

08/05/2026

❗️Calling all fraternities, sororities, freemasons, and other greek-letter organizations!

🧱 CENTRAL WARD: Join DPW this Saturday to continue our citywide mission of keeping Newark clean.

🗓 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 West/Central Ward DPW Service Center, 244 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
🕙 9 am to 1 pm

🧱 Got pride for Brick City? Do your part to keep it clean! Brick City Cleanups are scheduled every Saturday until August 22, happening in different neighborhoods in every ward. RAIN OR SHINE!

Visit BrickCityCleanup.com to register and to join a cleanup near you.

See you there!

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Newark, NJ
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19737333644

Website

http://dpw.newarknj.gov/calendar

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