If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a week day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Monday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Residential Waste Service in Rockaway Township, NJ
Yard Waste Pickup Service
Rockaway Township has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
WM provides seasonal yard waste collection during the months of April through December. Grass will be collected from April through October, while leaf and brush will be collected April through December. Refer to Rockaway Township website for additional information at website .
Container Setout Instructions
Place containers at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day. Keep containers at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
Do not use plastic bags for yard waste – place loose yard waste directly into your container. Do not overfill your container. No overflow allowed. Brush should be bundled or tied securely in manageable four (4) feet lengths. No branches over six (6) inches in diameter. Anything over four (4) feet and not tied will not be collected. Bundles should weigh no more than 150 pounds.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include grass clippings, leaves, tree branches (broken down to fit loosely in container), and brush.
Non-acceptable items include dirt, sod, stone, concrete, and rock. Do not bag yard waste – place loose into container.
Report a Missed Pickup
If your container was curbside by the specified time and not emptied, click here to report a missed pickup via the link that will appear under the "Next Pickup" section after 6 p.m. on your service day and will remain for 72 hours. Missed pickups cannot be scheduled if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service.
If you do not see the "Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service" link, that means you are not eligible or are outside the specified time.
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