Leaf Bag Distribution 2026
Leaf bags will be distributed at the following park locations. Saturdays Only from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM beginning October 03, 2026, through December 19, 2026. Proof of residency is required (i.e., utility bill, driver's license)
LINCOLN PARK
Lincoln Statue, Kennedy Blvd.
Oct. 03, Nov. 07, Dec. 05
PERSHING FIELD
Central & Manhattan Aves.
Oct. 10, Nov. 07, Dec. 12
ARLINGTON PARK
Grand St. & Arlington Ave.
Oct. 17, Nov. 28
LEONARD GORDON PARK
Manhattan Ave &Kennedy Blvd.
Oct. 24, Dec. 05
HAMILTON PARK
Jersey Ave. & 9th St
Oct. 10, Nov. 14
VAN VORST PARK
Jersey Ave. & Montgomery St.
Oct. 03, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
AUDUBON PARK
Kennedy Blvd. btwn. Audubon Ave. & Stegman St.
Oct. 24, Nov. 21
REV. ERCEL WBB (AKA LAFAYETTE) PARK
Halladay & Lafayette St.
Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Dec. 19
Leaf bags will also be distributed with proof of residency from October 03, 2026, through December 19, 2026, at Jersey City Municipal Services Complex, 13-15 Linden Avenue East, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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THE YEAR 2026 CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE
SET LEAF BAGS CURBSIDE ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FOR EARLY MORNING THURSDAY COLLECTION
SOUTH & WEST DISTRICTS COLLECTION DATES
OCTOBER 15
OCTOBER 29
NOVEMBER 12
NOVEMBER 26
DECEMBER 10
DECEMBER 24
NORTH & EAST DISTRICTS COLLECTION DATES
OCTOBER 8
OCTOBER 22
NOVEMBER 5
NOVEMBER 19
DECEMBER 3
DECEMBER 17
www.jcnj.org/Recycling
PLEASE - DO NOT PUT LEAVES IN PLASTIC BAGS!
* Zones correspond to Police Districts. See map HERE