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:

Last updated: 08-15-24

Garbage Pickup Zone (by address)

Click Here To Find Your Pickup Zone

Click Here For A Detailed Map

Garbage Collection Change

Additional Documents and Guides

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. 16^th 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.