Trash and Recycling Collection in Wildwood, New Jersey

The city of Wildwood, New Jersey has transitioned to a new trash and recycling collection system as of August 2023. This article will provide an overview of trash and recycling services, schedules, regulations and more for Wildwood residents and visitors.

Service Providers

There are now two waste haulers serving Wildwood – Republic Services and Gateway Disposal. Service areas are divided based on property type:

• Republic Services covers urban, small-lot residential areas (about 8,700 homes).
• Gateway Disposal covers non-urban, large-lot properties (around 2,500 homes).

To find your waste hauler, use the Waste Hauler Service Provider Mapping Tool. Properties marked in red have Republic Services, blue properties have Gateway Disposal.

Trash Collection

• Collection occurs once per week on your scheduled day.
• Have trash curbside by 6:30AM on collection day.
• Use trash bags and containers, with a 50 lb weight limit per container.
• Construction debris is not accepted.

Missed Pickups

If your trash is missed, contact your hauler to report it. Leave materials at the curb and they will return within a day to collect it. For Friday misses, pickup will occur on Saturday.

Recycling Collection

• Collection occurs once per week along with trash pickup.
• Break down boxes and place recycling loosely in provided carts. Do not bag recyclables.
• The City provides a recycling dumpster at Anniversary Park for additional recycling.

Missed Pickups

Report missed recycling pickups the same way as trash. Leave recycling curbside for pickup the next day.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste pickup is a subscription service for an additional fee.
  • Republic Services: $18.80 per month
  • Gateway Disposal: $10.75 per month
• The senior discount of 15% applies to yard waste fees.
• Place yard waste in biodegradable bags or marked containers curbside.
• Tree limbs must be bundled, 4 ft sections, less than 6 in diameter.

Bulk Item Pickup

Bulky items like furniture can be collected for free:

• Republic Services: 2 items per month
• Gateway Disposal: 1 item per month

Contact your hauler to schedule bulk item pickup.

Holiday Delays

Trash and recycling pickup is delayed by one day on these major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If your normal pickup falls on the holiday itself or after, expect a 1 day delay that week.

Winter Weather Policy

During major winter storms, trash pickup may be cancelled if roads are unsafe. Service will resume once conditions improve, usually the next day.

For private streets, the street must be plowed for the trash truck to access. Skip pickup that week if streets are not cleared.

Carts and Containers

Each property received a 95-gallon trash cart and 65-gallon recycling cart. Contact your hauler if you need cart replacements or adjustments.

Extra carts are available for an added fee. Old carts from previous haulers can be used for yard waste with proper stickers.

Costs and Billing

Trash and recycling collection is billed quarterly along with your property taxes. Basic costs are:

• Republic Services: $31.93 per month
• Gateway Disposal: $43 per month

Senior and disabled discounts of 15% off are available. Additional services like bulky item pickup will incur added fees.

Contact Information

Contact your collection provider for any service issues or questions:

Republic Services
636-947-5959

Gateway Disposal
314-900-2070

You can also reach out to the City’s Public Works department at 609-846-2000 with any trash or recycling inquiries. Information is available on the City of Wildwood website.

This covers the key details on trash and recycling collection services in Wildwood, New Jersey. With new haulers and schedules, residents should review this guide to ensure their trash is picked up properly. Let us know if you have any other questions!