FAQs

Think of it as a super-efficient upgrade that mitigates rising costs of collection. Automated collection helps us collect waste faster, and other towns have seen amazing results like increased recycling and less overall trash. Plus, our new carts have lids that keep rain out (no more heavy, soggy trash) and are designed to be as animal-proof as possible. This also means safer working conditions for our collectors and cleaner, tidier neighborhoods.

We've got you covered! Starting June 30th, Suburban will be collecting old, unwanted cans as bulk (see bulk trash FAQ) upside down, curbside on your assigned bulk trash day.

• Trash: Please bag all trash before placing it in the cart, and make sure the lid closes tightly.
• Recycling: No bags, please! Just break down any boxes so the lid closes.
• Yard Debris: No bags (paper or plastic) , and make sure grass, leaves, and branches fit with the lid closed.
• Placement: Place carts about 3 feet apart, and at least 4 feet away from obstacles like mailboxes. Handles and wheels should face your house, and the lid opening should face the street.

No, loose leaf collection will remain the same. Our Public Works crew will be collecting loose leaves in the street from about mid-October through April, weather permitting. The main collection will be through December and then in the winter months a smaller crew will be out. Loose leaf collection is the day after your trash day. Only loose leaves will be collected in the street, no other yard debris can be in the pile.

The Public Works department will be collecting live Christmas trees the day after your trash day in the month of January (weather permitting)

Yes, your regular trash, recycling, and yard debris collection days will remain the same. Bulk trash will be collected according to the schedule listed in the "What if I have bulk trash (such as furniture)? " section

Just give the Municipal Services office a call at 856-589-0523, and we'll take care of it at no cost to you. 

The new carts accommodate the volume of 3-4 standard trash cans but if you have a
one-time overflow, please hold it until your next collection day. You can also take extra
trash to the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex (503 Monroeville Road,
Swedesboro, 856-478-6045). Please note that they will not accept trash brought in a
box truck or any rental vehicle (such as U-Haul), it would have to be in a car, SUV, pick-up truck. They also charge a small fee for disposal so please call before you go.

Bulk trash is collected once per month and limited to 3 items per collection according to the following schedule:

• Monday trash collection (Zone 1): First Friday of the month
• Tuesday trash collection (Zone 2) - Second Friday of the month
• Wednesday (Zone 3) and Friday (Zone 5) trash collection- Third Friday of the month
• Thursday trash collection (Zone 4)- Fourth Friday of the month

After each of the trash holidays ( New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) Washington Township will have a trash dumpster available for residents at our Recycling Yard on the Saturday following each of these holidays. The Recycling Yard is open from 8 am until 2 pm and located at 2 McClure Drive (across from the police station).

Yes! You can lease one additional cart for each (trash, recycling, and yard debris). There will be an up front $100 fee for a 10 year lease per can, this payment is non-refundable.  Click here for the form link. If dropping the form off in person go to 523 Egg Harbor Road Sewell, NJ  08080

Our Recycling Yard is located at 2 McClure Drive (across from the Police Station) and open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  We accept single-stream recycling (plastics #1 & #2, bottles, cans, cardboard, and mixed paper), large branches and logs (no grass clippings or leaves are accepted), e-recycling (electronics, TV’s, and computers), concrete, bricks, tires (limit 4), metal, and white goods (appliances). Please bring proof of residency. No contractors are allowed.

No, the carts are the property of the Township and you will not be able to alter the carts in any way.

You can contact the Washington Twp Municipal Utilities Authority at 856-227-7788. They are in the office Monday- Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Or visit them in person at their new location at 216 Fries Mill Road Turnersville, NJ 08012 s

Report streetlight outages to your local electric company.

Access their websites here:

• Atlantic city electric - https://atlanticcityelectric.streetlightoutages.com/public/default.html
• PSEG - https://nj.pseg.com/contactcustomerservice

For all small mammals you can call Washington Township Public Works at (856) 589-0523 or reported it online via our online system located under "citizen service request". 

The county is responsible for picking up deer, call (856) 307-6400 to reach County Public Works. 

In rare cases if the deer is located on Delsea drive or the Black Horse Pike you can report dead deer via their website: here

uburban Disposal must be notified if you have Yard Debris out with 2 business day notice. You can reach them at 1(973)227-7020 (when asked for zone, give your collection day)  or input your address in the online portal which can be accessed here .  Please be aware they need 2 business day  notice before your trash day or it will wait until the following week.

Yes, you can call the Public Works Department at 856-589-0523 and we will notify the supervisors of Suburban Disposal and ask them to return for the item that was missed. Or you can call their customer service line at (973) 227-7020. Calls placed late afternoon will be picked up the following day trucks are out.

Collection of trash and recyclables is done by an outside contractor. Therefore, the holiday collection schedule is observed only on their observed holidays not the Township’s holidays. 

Collection will take place one day after the observed holiday for: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

With ordinance 10-2024 being passed on July 24th, 2024. House clean outs/ move outs will no longer be picked up by DPW. Disposal of such items will be the responsibility of the owner of the property (at the time of disposal) . The owner/seller will have to hire a junk removal service or take the items to Gloucester County Waste Complex on their own. Please be advised that bringing items in a rented vehicle such as a U-Haul into GCWC will not be admissible.  You can reach the waste complex at (856) 478-6045.

Paint Disposal

Click here for the ONLY way to dispose of latex paint. Latex (also called “water based”) paint is NOT a hazardous waste and should be disposed of at the curb with the rest of your household trash. Here’s how to properly dispose of latex paint:

• Make sure the paint can is ½ full or less (If the can is more than ½ full, pour the excess into another container, like a milk jug, coffee can or trash bag).
• Add a clay-based kitty litter or speedy dry so that the can is ¾ full.
• Stir paint/kitty litter or speedy dry mixture.
• If liquid paint remains, add more kitty litter or speedy dry.
• Allow paint/kitty litter or speedy dry mixture to dry until it is no longer pourable.
• Dispose of can in the garbage.

Put the dried out paint directly into your black trash cart, please make sure paint is completely dry to avoid spills.

Oil-based  paint  is  a  flammable  material.    It must be disposed of at one of the Gloucester County Household Special Waste Collection Events. Please call (856) 478-6045, ext. 14 for more information or visit their website: www.gcianj.com

Non-metal items and non-concrete items can be placed curbside on your assigned bulk trash day.  You are limited to three bulk items per month. There are no special arrangements. Please be advised that they will not take more than three items per month.

Starting June 30th, Bulk trash is collected once per month and limited to 3 items per collection according to the following schedule:

• Monday trash collection (Zone 1) and all apartments and condos: First Friday of the month
• Tuesday trash collection (Zone 2) - Second Friday of the month
• Wednesday (Zone 3) and Friday (Zone 5) trash collection- Third Friday of the month
• Thursday trash collection (Zone 4)- Fourth Friday of the mon

Mirrors and/or glass tops for tables must have ample tape on them in the shape of an asterisk ( * ) on both sides. That way, when placed in the truck and compacted, there will not be shattered glass in the street.