Skip to content Skip to left sidebar Skip to right sidebar Skip to footer

Public Works

Public Works Schedule Change Alert

Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the Leaf collection. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for October, 2025.

Leaf collections will begin this week. We ask all Linden residents to adhere to the following rules regarding the removal of leaves from their properties.

Linden DPW brings all collected leaves to the Union County recycling facility. The County has strict rules that we must adhere to when we dispose of the leaves at their site.

They will accept leaves only. Therefore, whether you opt to bag your leaves or pile them in the curbline, they must not contain any tree limbs, branches, bushes, brush, concrete, plastic bags, solid waste or any other debris.

Bagged leaves: Leaves must be placed in bio-degradable paper bags or 32 gallon trash cans. They will not be collected in plastic bags nor in your garbage or recycling carts.

Residents can go to the recycling center located at 2 Donaldson Place and, upon providing proof of Linden residency, you can request a 10 pack bundle of paper bags. Bagged leave may be brought to the recycling center from October through December. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7am until 2:30pm and Saturday from 8am until 2pm.

  • Bagged Leaves Collection Dates
    • Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 will have bagged leaves collection on Thursdays: October 23, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11 and December 18.
    • Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will have bagged leaves collections on Fridays: October 24, October 31, November 14, November 21, December 5, December 12 and December 19.
  • Leaf Machine Removal of Leaves in Curbline:
    • Leaves can be piled into the curbline from October 1, 2025 to December 12, 2025. In order to remove all leaves, during this time we do not follow the regular street sweeping schedule. However, residents must still obey the “No Parking” signs posted on all City streets. Our leaf vacuums and front end loaders operate on a rotating district basis. Logistical variations prevent us from giving exact dates when they will be on your street. Pile them neatly into the curbline and please be patient. They will be removed as our schedule permits.
    • The Department of Environmental Protection mandates that all leaf piles be kept 10 feet from existing sewer storm runoff basins. Also, leaf piles must not contain branches, sticks, bushed or garbage. There materials will not be collected by DPW. These rules apply to residents or landscapers.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Public Works Schedule Change Alert

Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the November 11, Veterans Day. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for November, 2025. DPW will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The holiday closure will facilitate the following changes to our operations and collections for November 12, 13, and November 14:

  • No Collections
    • Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11 – the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed.
    • The Recycling Center and DPW bulk waste drop-off site will also be closed on Tuesday, November 11. Both facilities will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
  • Cardboard / Mixed Paper Recycling
    • No change for Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10. Brown carts will be collected on Monday November 10.
    • Wednesday, November 12 – Cardboard (brown carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Sanitation (household waste) Collections
    • Thursday, November 13 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
    • Friday, November 14 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Bagged leaves will be collected this week
    • Thursday, November 13 – Districts 1, 2, 3, 9, and 10.
    • Friday, November 14, – Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Public Works Schedule Change Alert

Please note the Department of Public Works (DPW) upcoming schedule change for the October 13, Columbus Day. Click here to view and/or download the Public Works modified schedule for October, 2025. DPW will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. The holiday closure will facilitate the following changes to our operations and collections for October 14, 15, 16 and October 17:

  • No Collections
    • Columbus Day – Monday, October 13 – the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed.
    • The Recycling Center and DPW bulk waste drop-off site will also be closed on Monday, October 13. Both facilities will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
    • There will be no bagged leaf collections this week. Bagged leaf collections begin next week. Check your schedules for the designated days in your district!
  • Cardboard / Mixed Paper Recycling
    • Tuesday, October 14 – Cardboard (brown carts) will be collected in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
    • Wednesday, October 15 – Cardboard (brown carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Sanitation (household waste) Collections
    • Thursday, October 16 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
    • Friday, October 17 – Sanitation (green carts) will be collected in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Grass Clippings Reminder

The following Ordinance has been adopted as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Prepared by the Linden Department of Community Services, Division of Engineering & Department of Public Works.

Click here to view and/or download the Grass Clippings Reminder.

  • It is illegal to blow grass/lawn clippings into the street
  • According to Ordinance 49-79, it is a violation to sweep, rake, blow or otherwise place yard waste, unless the yard waste is containerized, in the street.
  • Professional Lawn services and residents can be cited for violations of these rules.
  • If you have someone mow you lawn, remind them to dispose of grass clippings appropriately, or you will pay twice for their service and the citation
  • City of Linden Public Works will collect grass clippings in a sturdy container labeled GRASS, of in a paper bag. Do not mix twigs, branches, rocks, or dirt with grass clippings. Clippings in PLASTIC bags will not be collected. Click here to view your Collection Schedule.

Important Reminder from Linden DPW

The Department of Public Works will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. There will be NO trash collection or grass collection this week!

This closure will affect the following schedule changes for the rest of the week:

  • Brown cart – paper & cardboard materials will be collected on Tuesday, September 5th in Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10.
  • Brown cart – paper & cardboard materials will be collected on Wednesday, September 6th in Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.    
  • All Business garbage collection will also be on Wednesday, September 6th.
  • Garbage collection for Districts 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 will be on Thursday, September 7th.
  • Garbage collection for Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be on Friday, September 8th.
  • There will be NO trash collection or grass collection this week.

Public Works Week

May 21 through May 27 is National Public Works Week. During this week, let’s all acknowledge and recognize the constant hard work that our Public Works team performs for Linden residents all year!

Click here to download the National Public Works Week flyer.

Do you have a compliment or something nice to say to our Public Works team? If so, then please feel free to fill out the form below.

  • If we need to contact you, we will call or text you at this number.
  • Remember, this giveaway is for Linden residents only. Proof of residency is required.

Department of Public Works Automated Collection Tutorial

Watch the tutorial video from the Department of Public Works to learn about garbage collection and recycling guidelines for the City of Linden.

Click here to view the Department of Public Works Automated Collection Tutorial

For more information about your garbage collection schedule, please call the Department of Public Works at (908) 474-8666.

  • The Linden Recycling Center hours are as follows:
    • Monday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Tuesday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Wednesday from 7am until 8pm
    • Thursday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Friday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Saturday from 8am until 2pm

Recycling Center – Extended Hours

Starting Wednesday July 6, 2022 through October 2022, the City of Linden is extending the hours at its Recycling Center on Wednesdays only, until 8pm.

The pilot program to extend the Linden Recycling Center hours will occur on Wednesdays only, until 8pm, through October 2022. The extended hours on Wednesdays will allow Linden residents with later work schedules to drop off their recyclables. The Recycling Center hours will remain the same for the other days of the week.

  • The Linden Recycling Center hours are as follows:
    • Monday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Tuesday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Wednesday from 7am until 2:30pm (beginning July 6 through October, 2022, Wednesday hours will be from 7am until 8pm)
    • Thursday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Friday from 7am until 2:30pm
    • Saturday from 8am until 2pm
  • Where: 2 Donaldson Place

Mobile Paper Shredding Event

Bring all your sensitive papers for shredding by a licensed recycler. This is a free event, with drive up contactless service and is open to all Linden residents. While supplies last, residents will receive a reusable shopping bag.

Rules to Remember

  • Confidential or personal documents – no magazines or junk mail.
  • Clean and dry documents.
  • Boxes and/or plastic bags are not permitted and will be returned.

For more information call Linden Department of Public Works at (908) 474-8666