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South River Police Department
Wednesday July 30th, 2025 :: 04:34 p.m. EDT

Advisory

New Recycling Containers

A MESSAGE FROM SOUTH RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

New Automatic Side Load (ASL) recycling containers have been delivered to addresses in South River.

For pick up on Thursday, July 31st, you must continue to use your old recycling bins. Any recycling in the new ASL carts will not be collected.

For pick up on Friday, August 1st and all pick up dates after, the new ASL carts must be used following the placement instructions indicated below. Any recycling in the old bins will not be collected.

  • Clearance of 4 feet when placed at the curb
  • Handles and wheels facing your residence
  • Free from any overhead obstructions
  • Lid closed with all materials inside the cart
Visit www.southrivernj.org or the links below for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

- tinyurl.com/aslcartinfo
- tinyurl.com/aslcartfaqs

If you do not receive your new recycling cart by August 1st, please email the Department of Public Works at [email protected]

Missed addresses have already been submitted to Middlesex County. A delivery date for these addresses has not yet been provided. In the meantime, recycling may be dropped off at the Recycling Center (9 Ivan Way) on Saturdays from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Address/Location
South River Police Department
61 Main St
South River, NJ 08882

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-238-1000

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