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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Elizabeth, NJ
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Elizabeth lets each property put out up to three household items, including mattresses, with regular garbage on the second garbage day of the week.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Second garbage day of the week (Thursday or Friday, by ward) (source: City of Elizabeth: 2026 Garbage & Recycling Calendar (PDF), verified Oct 23, 2026).
The rules
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
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Sources (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works: https://www.elizabethnj.org/DocumentCenter/View/9644/City-of-Elizabeth-Recycling-2026-v6-1BLEEDS
- City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works: https://www.elizabethnj.org/m/faq?cat=21