Public Works
Recycling Dates

 

SUMMER HOURS
April 1—December 15
Mon/Thurs 5:30pm—7:30pm
Saturday 10am—5pm
WINTER HOURS
December 16—March 31
Saturday 10am—2pm

Curbside Recycling Collection Schedule
Red dates are pick ups on Saturday due to Monday Holidays

2008 Dates - Mondays

January 7 and 21
February 4 and 18
March 3, 17 and 31*
Apr. 14, 28
May 12, 31*
June 9, 23
July 7, 21
Aug. 4, 18
Sept. 6*, 15, 29
Oct. 13, 27
Nov. 10, 24
Dec. 8, 22 

Pick up changed to Saturday,

  • May 31 Memorial Day
  • Sept. 6 Labor Day

Recycling & Conservation Center

WINTER HOURS FOR THE CONSERVATION CENTER WILL START ON DEC. 16, THE CENTER WILL BE OPEN ONLY ON Saturday 10 AM TO 2

HOLIDAY TREE PICKUP

  • Holiday trees will be picked up at curbside throughout the Township each Monday in January.  Apartment and condo residents must contact their management for instructions.

  • Trees may also be brought to the Conservation Center for drop-off during regular hours.


  • Tree containing ornaments, wire, metal or nails will not be accepted because they could injure chipper operators.

The Recycling and Conservation Center is open to Plainsboro residents only. Driver's license required as proof of residency. Use the Recycling & Conservation Center off Grovers Mill Road, abiding by the following procedures, for the following items only:

  • Auto Batteries: Close cells and keep intact, and see attendant for unloading. No flashlight, household batteries, or other auto parts accepted.
  • Tires: No rims.
  • Motor Oil, Anti-Freeze: Retain container for disposal. Resident's signature and inspection by attendant required. No paint thinner, gasoline, or other materials accepted.
  • Engine Oil Filters: See attendant for proper recycling.
  • Yard Waste: Grass Clippings, weeds, leaves, tree limbs, and brush accepted. Exclusions: logs

Mulch & wood chips are free to residents as available. All other recyclables are handled in curbside program. These items will no longer be accepted at the Drop-Off Center. Also, see "Bulk Waste Days."



Note: Recyclable items contaminated with non-recyclable material in Conservation Center containers are subject to stiff penalties; therefore, all items not conforming will be rejected. Dumping gabage and recyclables outside the Center gate after hours is illegal; violators will be prosecuted.