Trash & Recycling

Residential Recycling

Residential curbside recycling collection falls on the same day as your trash collection. The Recycling Flyer (PDF) contains information regarding what can be recycled curbside and at the City of Summit Transfer Station (operated by the city). Please note:

• Summit recycling is collected by an outside contractor on the same day as your trash collection day.
  • Your trash receptacles should remain in the side or rear of the property as usual.
• When collection falls on a holiday, all collection days during that week following the holiday move to the next day: Holiday Recycling Schedule
• Clean and dry recyclable items should be placed in covered, water-tight containers at the curb the night before collection or by 6AM the morning of collection in a water-tight container(s).
• Recycling may be combined in the same water-tight container(s).  Paper/cardboard and glass/plastic/metal can all be placed in the container together.
• Recycling should NOT be placed in plastic bags due to the destructive effects they have on the material sorting equipment. Plastics bags are not accepted as recyclable material at this time nor should recycling materials be placed in plastic bags and left at the curb for collection.
• Keep recycling containers at the curb or your designated collection area until all is collected.
• Missed pick-ups should be accompanied by an affixed notice by the vendor as to why the materials were rejected.  You should report a missed collection immediately:
  • Missed recycling collections can be reported online for the fastest service using Report-A-Concern or by calling (908) 273-6404 during business hours.
  • After reporting a missed pickup (phone or web), leave recycling in your pickup location. Missed collections take place the next day including Saturdays.