Solid Waste

Public Works Sanitation Department

Services offered:


2025 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 

WASTE COLLECTION

Holiday        Observed  Makeup Day

Martin Luther       Monday        Tuesday

King Day              1/19/2026        1/20/2026


Presidents Day   Monday        Tuesday

Day                       2/16/2026        2/17/2026


Good Friday         Friday       Monday

                            4/3/2026       4/6/2026


Memorial          Monday        Tuesday

                         5/25/2026        5/26/2026

 

Juneteenth              Friday           Monday

                             6/19/2026        6/22/2026


Independence     Friday        Monday

Day                        7/3/2026        7/6/2026


Labor Day         Monday        Tuesday

                            9/7/2026        9/8/2026


Veteran’s          Wednesday   Thursday

Day                   11/11/2026       11/12/2026


Thanksgiving         Thursday       Monday

                          11/26/2026       11/30/2026

                                  Friday       Tuesday

                            11/27/2026       12/1/2026


Christmas         Thursday      Monday

                         12/24/2026        12/28/2026

                              Friday           Tuesday

                         12/25/2026        12/29/2026


Brush Removal 101

  • Brush is recommend to be cut into 4 foot sections
  • Brush is picked up throughout the work week, by requesting a work order through out Citizen Portal
  • Brush can NOT be placed on the public street or in a storm water ditch line next to the street
  • Brush must NOT be combined with processed woods (lumber, ply-wood, or wood based building materials). These are NOT accepted at the brush disposal facility
  • Brush must NOT be combined with bulk trash (large items), household garbage, or metals, and stones
  • City of Red Bank does NOT pick up brush generated by contractors hired to work on private property. Such brush and yard debris is the sole responsibility of the contractor hired to perform the work

Waste Oil & Antifreeze Disposal

  • 3 Residential Pickups per year (not applicable for Commercial properties)
  • Up to 4 gallons or 16 quarts per pickup
  • Oil types accepted:
    • Engine Oil
    • Hydraulic Fluid 
    • Transmission Fluid
    • Brake Fluid
    • Power Steering Fluid
    • Antifreeze
    • Drained oil filters
  • NO COOKING OIL ACCEPTED
  • All oils must be in a sealed container, with Antifreeze in a separate container (Containers will not be returned)
  • Public Works has a right to refuse unidentifiable materials 
  • No charge for disposal, free cost to residential residents

Used Tire Disposal

  • 3 Residential pickups per year
  • Tires ONLY (wheels are collected separately) 
  • 8 tire maximum per pickup
  • Public Works has a right to refuse wheel & tire together

Garbage Can Placement

  • Garbage cans shall be in place by 7am on your collection day
  • Cans should be placed at the street or within 3 feet of the street, unobstructed
  • Garbage cans should face forward, wheels and handles should face your property
  • Garbage cans should have a minimum of 3 feet clearance on all side. Do not place within 3 feet of poles, mailboxes, other containers or vehicles
  • Cans should be unobstructed, cans WILL NOT be emptied when vehicles are parked in front of or beside any cans or near posts and structures. 
  • If your can is not emptied, you will need to submit a work order through our Citizen Portal

New Trash Service

  • If you have purchased a home, there is a blue garbage can (City of Red Bank seal on it), this is your City issued can. 
  • To find out your trash day click here
  • We currently DO NOT offer curbside recycling, we do have a recycling center at the North end of Red Bank to service recycling needs.
  • If your home does NOT have a blue garbage can, you will need to stop by City Hall to purchase one. This will be a pro-rated fee, then next year you will see the Sanitation fees on your yearly property tax bill. 
  • Are you needing an additional trash can at your property? If so, follow the same step above to purchase an additional one.

Bulk Trash Removal

  • Bulk trash is picked up throughout the work week by submitting a work order through our Citizen Portal
  • Residents are only allowed 3 pickups per calendar year. 
  • Bulk trash consists of any items, other than HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, that cannot fit in your City of Red Bank issued garbage can
  • Bulk trash that is NOT generated on the premises where it is presented will not be picked up by City of Red Bank

Walk-up Garbage Service

The City of Red Bank provides free walk-up garbage service to our residents who are handicapped, have severe disabilities, have permanent or temporary medical conditions, or are of advanced age.

  • You must consent to a in person interview or a telephone interview
  • This service is subject to annual review
  • Changes in status must be reported to the Public Works Office Manager as they occur
  • All garbage must be bagged, loose garbage will NOT be accepted
  • City personnel are NOT allowed to go behind your house to retrieve your garbage can 

To apply for this service click here