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The Division of Recreation is committed to providing quality service to the residents of Paterson, to develop an appreciation for the history, culture and contributions of the groups that contribute to the diversity of our city.
 
Our mission is to promote excellence in the lives of each resident in the city academically,
athletically and socially by providing programs that offer services for enrichment and social
awareness.  By adopting imaginative ideas we will begin the regeneration of our community.
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Garbage Collection

Effective 09/02/2025: Notice of Changes to Schedule Bulk Pickups: We’ve heard your feedback, Paterson! Now you can schedule bulk pickups right from your phone or computer with the RecycleCoach Bulky Tool. Click on the Bulk Pickup Tab below to schedule your FREE bulk pickup now. 

Please type in your address and find out your garbage and recycling days. You can also download the Recycling Coach App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Please use the links below to find information on the 2024 Garbage Collection Program:

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Last updated: 08-15-24

Garbage Pickup Zone (by address)

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2024 Garbage Collection Map

2024 Bulk Trash Pickup Changes

Wednesday December 20, 2023- 5:00PM Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Effective 09/02/2025: Notice of Changes to Bulk Item Drop-Off

The city yard will be accepting bulk items (see list of items above)

  • Location: 402 E. 16th street Paterson
  • Hours: Monday – Saturday from 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • (Closed from 11:00am – 1:30pm daily)

Residents are required to bring a valid photo ID to verify Paterson residency.

Regular trash will still be collected by FILCO twice a week according to your zone. If you have any issues with your garbage not being picked up, please call FILCO directly at 1-(833) GO FILCO or 1-(833)-463-4526.

Clean Communities

Paterson Clean Communities 

Paterson is Picking Up

#KeepingPatersonClean

What is Clean Communities? New Jersey Clean Communities is a statewide, comprehensive litter-abatement program created by the passage of the Clean Communities Act in 1986. The Act provides a funding source for municipalities by placing a tax on fifteen categories of businesses that may produce litter-generating products.

In Paterson, the Clean Communities Grant provides crucial funding to support a variety of local initiatives. These include:

  • Community Cleanup Events, where volunteers, schools, organizations, and local businesses work together to restore public spaces including graffiti removal.

  • Adopt-a-Block programs, where groups or individuals commit to maintaining a designated block or neighborhood helping with litter control, graffiti, and monitoring for illegal dumping.

  • Mini-grants to support local schools, nonprofits, and youth groups leading environmental projects.

  • Public education efforts aimed at raising awareness about proper litter disposal, the environmental impact of illegal dumping, and the importance of reporting violations to enforcement authorities.

  • Enforcement activities that help ensure compliance with anti-littering laws and regulations to keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

Community Cleanups 

If you would like to join us for any of our upcoming community cleanups, sign up here: bit.ly/PatersonCleanUp

  • Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Barbour Park (4th Ward)

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Pennington Park (2nd Ward) *City of Water Day

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Roberto Clemente Park (5th Ward)

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Vreeland Triangle Park (3rd Ward)

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Eastside Park (3rd Ward) *Green Fair