New City of Middletown Sanitation Plan
Please click on the link to view the full plan → pdf New City of Middletown Sanitation Plan 2021 (147 KB)
Reminder to All City Residents:
The schedule for garbage pick-up has not changed. You are to still set out your regular household garbage (MSW) on the previously assigned night according to the Ward that you live in. ALL RECYCLING is to be placed out in the new recycling carts THURSDAY EVENINGS for FRIDAY PICK-UP.
Garbage Schedule by Ward
First Ward Garbage is put out at the curb on Wednesday evening for pick up on Thursday morning.
Second Ward Garbage is put out at the curb on Monday evening for pick up on Tuesday morning.
Third Ward Garbage is put out at the curb on Tuesday evening for pick up on Wednesday morning.
Fourth Ward Garbage is put out at the curb on Sunday evening for pick up on Monday morning.
Please Click here to confirm what ward you are in → pdf Ward by Street (89 KB)
2023 Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
There will be no garbage pick up on the City Holiday. Garbage or recyclables will be picked up the following day.
Monday, January 16, 2023 – Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 13, 2023 – Lincoln’s Birthday
Monday, February 20, 2023 – President’s Day
Friday, April 7, 2023 – Good Friday
Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - Independence Day
Monday, September 4, 2023 – Labor Day
Monday, October 9, 2023 - Columbus Day
Friday, November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 - Christmas Day
Monday, January 1, 2024- New Year’s Day
*Make sure all household garbage is set out in City issued green garbage cart(s) and only recycling is set out in City issued blue recycling cart(s).
*City Recycling Center is open from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm during the regular business day.
*See 2022 Recycling Schedule on our website.
2023 CITY OF MIDDLETOWN RECYCLING SCHEDULE
City Code: Chapter 407-16
There will be Saturday Recycling pickup for the weeks that have a holiday in them
All recycling must be put in bins and put out the night before the following dates:
January 7, 13, 21, 27
February 3, 10, 18, 25
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 8, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 3, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 8, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 9, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 14, 20, 27
November 3, 11, 17, 25
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 30
Acceptable recyclable materials include:
- plastic containers codes #1-7
- milk and juice cartons, juice boxes
- metal cans
- aluminum cans/empty aerosol cans
- glass bottles (clear, green and brown)
- frozen food containers, aluminum foil/foil pans
- brown/kraft grocery bags
- newspapers/magazines/catalogs
- notebook paper/computer, fax and copy paper
- telephone & paperback books, soft covered workbooks
- corrugated cardboard
- construction paper, white and colored ledger paper
- junk mail/coupons/envelopes
Unacceptable Items
Paper soiled with grease/paint, etc. Styrofoam, hangers, plastic bags, plastic toys, film plastics, tissues, napkins or paper towels
NOTE: PLEASE SET OUT ALL RECYCLABLES ON THE EVENING BEFORE THE APPROPRIATE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY PICKUP. ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE IN A BIN WITH THE LID ON PLEASE.
Middletown Recycling Drop-off Center - 76 Monhagen Avenue - Open Monday - Friday 7:30AM to 3:00PM. Will accept mixed recyclables, mixed paper and yard waste.
NOTE: Please place items in the appropriate containers. DO NOT bring household garbage.
Residential Trash Collection Program
There will be a charge for any bulk trash collected. Appointments can be made at the DPW office once the charge has been paid. Doors must be removed from appliances. Excludes: Car parts, tires, stones, dirt, construction debris, fuel oil, propane tanks, paint and hazardous materials.
