Large Trash Items

Large Item Trash Collection

There are two separate large item pick-ups scheduled at different times of the month:

  1. Large Trash Pick-Up
  2. Large Metal & Appliance Pick-Up (https://www.morristwp.com/175/Large-Metal-Items

Please be sure to request the appropriate pick-up based on your items. If you have both types of items, you will need to complete a request form for each pick-up.

 

Obtaining the Service

Large items such as mattresses, box springs, rugs, large glass doors, and similar items will be collected on a designated Friday. Please see the schedule below for details.*

To request a collection appointment, you may:

  1. Call the Department of Public Works (DPW) at 973-326-7398, or
  2. Submit an Online Request Form.

If you have large metal or appliance items, please refer to this page for specific information and to submit a separate request.

Important Notes:

  • All requests must be submitted at least one (1) week or more prior to the scheduled collection date.
  • Requests will be processed in the order they are received. The DPW will make every effort to accommodate all requests.
  • If your request cannot be accommodated or if there are questions, you will receive a phone call or email from our office with an explanation.

Collection Guidelines:

  • Wrap large glass doors with cardboard and secure with tape.
  • Rugs must be cut, rolled, and tied, with each roll weighing no more than 50 pounds.
  • Mattresses and box springs must be wrapped in plastic before placing them out for disposal.
  • Items should not exceed four (4) feet in length.
  • If you are moving, please notify the DPW well in advance to coordinate pick-up.

Items will be collected by a separate vehicle. Please review all collection guidelines carefully to ensure smooth processing.

*Large Trash Item Collection will take place on a designated Friday of each month, determined by your regularly scheduled trash collection day.

How It Works:
Your normal trash collection day corresponds to an area designation:

If your current Trash Pick-Up Day is... Your Designated Name for Large Item Trash Collection is… Your Large Item Collection Day will be…
Monday Area 1 1st Friday of the month
Tuesday Area 2 2nd Friday of the month
Wednesday Area 3 3rd Friday of the month
Thursday Area 4 4th Friday of the month
  1. Department of Public Works


    Physical Address
    6 Jane Way
    Morristown, NJ 07960


    Directions

    Mailing Address
    50 Woodland Avenue
    PO Box 7603
    Convent Station, NJ 07961-7603

    Fax: 973-326-9580

    Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday
    6:00 AM - 3:30 PM


    Recycling Depot:

    Monday-Friday
    7:00 AM- 3:00 PM
    Saturday
    6:00 AM - 1:45 PM


  2. Thomas Eschmann

    Superintendent

  3. Michael Cassidy

    Assistant Foreman

  4. Ronald Cerankowski

    Assistant Superintendent

  5. Joseph Gribbon

    Assistant Foreman

  6. Albert Lovenberg

    Road Foreman

  7. Steven Wightman

    Fleet Foreman

  8. Louis Windt

    Sanitation Foreman

  9. John Young

    Foreman

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