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Garbage & Recycling
Curbside Garbage Collection
Hamilton Township offers residents curbside garbage collection twice a week (except on holidays). Trash shall be placed curbside for collection beginning at dusk the night preceding the scheduled collection day, or by 6 AM the day of scheduled collection.
Effective January 1, 2026, Wednesday and Saturday garbage collection days have been merged into Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday collection days. Please refer to the new garbage collection schedule (PDF). Please note that the Recycle Coach portal and app are still being updated with the correct garbage collection dates.
2026 Garbage Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Rescheduled Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | January 3, 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Next Scheduled Day |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Next Scheduled Day |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | November 28, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | December 26, 2026 |
How Do I Get Rid of It?
The guide provides residents with guidance on how to properly dispose of or recycle everyday household items (such as furniture, wood products, brush/branches/tree limbs, electronics, fencing, carpet, metal/"white goods", and more). Visit our How Do I Get Rid of It section to learn more.
Curbside Recycling Collection
Curbside recycling collection for several paper, plastic, and glass products is provided once every two weeks and is coordinated by the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA).
- Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) or call (609) 278-8086.
- Acceptable Recyclable Materials for Curbside Collection