Automatic Side Load Recycling in Dunellen
The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) conducts Automatic Side Load (ASL) recycling collection in the Borough of Dunellen. All recycling must be placed in the 95-gallon MCIA bins for collection. Items placed outside the bin will not be collected. Additional recycling that does not fit in the 95-gallon bin can be brought to the DPW yard at 265 Hall Street for disposal.
The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) conducts Automatic Side Load (ASL) recycling collection in the Borough of Dunellen. All recycling must be placed in the 95-gallon MCIA bins for collection. Items placed outside the bin will not be collected. Additional recycling that does not fit in the 95-gallon bin can be brought to the DPW yard at 265 Hall Street for disposal.
Use the Recycle Coach App
Want automatic reminders about curbside recycling pickup? Download the Recycle Coach app (search “Recycle Coach” in your app store) to get Middlesex County’s recycling collection schedule, pick up reminders, and recycling tips. If your recycling was not picked up you can use the app to notify the County. Download this app to personalize your own recycling calendar and use the What Goes Where? Search tool to better sort your recyclables. Available in the App Store or Google Play. To use the web app on our website, please visit https://www.dunellen-nj.gov/departments/public_works/index.php and enter your address to find your collection schedule. Recycling Pick-Up Issues
If you still have a concern, comment or question regarding your recycling pick-up, please send an email to [email protected].
Borough of Dunellen Recycling Complaint Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKnNUnf9WHskm6M3iStTZx18Wehb10bCR96gNyjkxYpfobwQ/viewform
Middlesex County Improvement Authority Recycling Complaint Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Recycling Schedule 2026 | Wednesdays
| To determine the cause of a service interruption, please note whether: | |
| * It is your day or week and/or your recycling was put out by the curb no later than 6 AM | |
| * Your entire street’s recycling has been affected | |
| * Any unapproved items are mixed in with your recycling | |
| * Your recycling was placed in plastic bags, which are not permitted | |
If you still have a concern, comment or question regarding your recycling pick-up, please send an email to [email protected].
Borough of Dunellen Recycling Complaint Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKnNUnf9WHskm6M3iStTZx18Wehb10bCR96gNyjkxYpfobwQ/viewform
Middlesex County Improvement Authority Recycling Complaint Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Recycling Schedule 2026 | Wednesdays
January: 14, 28
February: 11, 25
March: 11, 25
April: 8, 22
May: 6, 20
June: 3, 17
July: 1, 15, 29
August: 12, 26
September: 9, 23
October: 7, 21
November: 4, 18
December: 2, 16, 30
NOTE: Recyclables that are not properly prepared for collection may be rejected.