Wed · Nov 4 · 2am
Curbside Recycling, East Side in New Providence, NJ — November 2026
Curbside, East side of New Providence (Summit line to South St.)
According to the Borough of New Providence's 2026 Borough Calendar and recycling page.
Recycling bins on the East side need to be at the curb by 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
Curbside Recycling for the East side of New Providence is set for that day. The East side runs from the Summit line to South St. It includes South St. even and Passaic St. odd numbered houses. Union County Life is sharing the date so East side households can plan ahead.
The Borough of New Providence collects East and West side recycling on Wednesdays, on alternating weeks. In November, East side pickups are Nov. 4 and Nov. 18. West side pickups are Nov. 11 and Nov. 25.
The borough uses single stream recycling. Residents do not need to sort anything, and all materials can go unsorted in one bin. Plastic bottles and containers coded 1, 2 and 5 go in the bin. Plastics coded 3, 4, 6 and 7 do not, and the borough says they can go in the regular garbage.
Do not bag recyclables. Keep out food soiled items, sharp or dangerous items such as needles and electronics, and tanglers such as rubber hoses and wires. Bulky items such as propane tanks and construction debris do not belong in curbside recycling.
The borough does not list a cost or a sign up step for this pickup. The deadline is having items at the curb by 2 a.m. on collection day. For a missed pickup, call Interstate Waste Services at 908-222-1566.
For other questions, call the Borough of New Providence at 908-665-1400, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Recycle Coach app posts current updates. The next East side pickup after this one is Nov. 18.
Stay informed about New Providence news and announcements on Union County Life.
What to do
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Where: Your curb, East side of New Providence (Summit line to South St.)
Cost: Not listed
Deadline: Items at the curb by 2 a.m. ET on collection day
Contact: Interstate Waste Services, 908-222-1566 (missed pickup); Borough of New Providence, 908-665-1400
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does New Providence charge for East side curbside recycling?
A: The Borough of New Providence does not list a cost for the Curbside Recycling, East Side pickup on Nov. 4, 2026. Call the borough at 908-665-1400 to confirm.
Q: Which streets count as the East side in New Providence?
A: The East side runs from the Summit line to South St. It includes even numbered houses on South St. and odd numbered houses on Passaic St.
Q: Do I need to sign up for the Nov. 4 recycling pickup in New Providence?
A: No sign up is listed for Curbside Recycling, East Side. East side households should place unsorted recyclables at the curb by 2 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
Source: Borough of New Providence
