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South River Police Department
Monday December 29th, 2025 :: 10:08 a.m. EST

Advisory

New Year's Day Garbage / Recycling Collection Changes & Borough Office Closures

Residents, please note the following changes due to New Year's Day:
 

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Garbage normally collected on Thursdays will instead be collected on Friday, January 2nd. These residents should place their garbage at the curb Thursday evening.

Garbage normally collected on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be collected as normal.
 
BULK PICK UP
 
There will be no bulk pick up on Friday, January 2nd.
 
OFFICE HOURS
 
South River Borough Offices, Department of Public Works, Police Records, and Municipal Court will be closed on Thursday, January 1st. 

Normal hours resume on Friday, January 2nd.

RECYCLING COLLECTION
 
Recycling normally collected on Thursdays will instead be collected on Saturday, January 3rd. These residents should place their recycling at the curb Friday evening.

Recycling normally collected on Fridays will be collected as normal.
 
RECYCLING CENTER
 
The recycling center will be open on Saturday, January 3rd 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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