Annual Clean Up Drop Off Program

Annual Clean-Up Drop-Off Program – *Summer Schedule Update* 
Due to many resident requests, the Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the
addition of Friday drop-off opportunities to our summer Clean-Up Drop-Off Program schedule. 
To accommodate this enhanced schedule, previously assigned Saturday June, July, and
August dates will be adjusted to Fridays.
We ask that you please select a new date from the expanded Friday options below. 
Available Friday Dates & Time Slots: 
● Friday, June 5, 2026     | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
● Friday, June 26, 2026   | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
● Friday, July 10, 2026     | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
● Friday, July 24, 2026     | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
● Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
● Friday, August 28, 2026| 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
(Please note: Gates will close promptly at 2:00 PM)

Next Steps: 
Please contact our office by May 15 (via email or phone) to select your preferred date.
Additional Availability: 
● Saturday, May 30 still has openings (8 AM - 1 PM)
● Fall dates are also available: Saturday, September 12 & 26, and
Saturday October 3 & 31 (8 AM - 1 PM)
Important Notes: 
● Time slots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis 
● Residents should select one (1) date when responding 
● Confirmation will be provided once your new appointment is scheduled
We appreciate your flexibility as we improve the program and are glad to offer these additional
Friday options in response to community feedback.

The Annual Clean-Up Program takes place at the Auten Road Site which is located at 280
Auten Road, opposite the Auten Road School, next to the Railroad Tracks.  The free program
is offered to residents to allow them to dispose of unwanted items. Residents wishing to
participate in any of the Department of Public Works programs must first sign up for the
Public Works Membership Program through Community Pass.
Seniors may participate in either the Bulk Drop off Program OR Senior Curbside program, not
both.

Registrations for 2026 Annual Clean Up Drop Off Program will begin February 2, 2026. 
Please sign up through Community Pass on or after 2/2/2026 to register for 2026 dates.

Bulk/Brush Drop Off residents are entitled to one (1) Bulk/Brush Drop Off registration per
year, per household.  This program allows residents to dispose of items such as: old furniture,
toys, rugs, appliances, bicycles, hot water tanks, old furnaces, etc., as well as yard clean-up
brush. 

Brush ONLY residents are entitled to two (2) Brush ONLY registrations per year, per
household. This program allows residents the opportunity to dispose of yard clean-up brush.  
Residents ultimately have three (3) opportunities afforded to them during the year to drop
off brush when taking advantage of both programs.

IMPORTANT!! If you are unable to keep your registered date, you are required to contact the
Public Works Office no later than 12 pm on the Friday before the event to cancel your
registration.  Failure to do so will forfeit your registration to this program for the year and not
allow you to enroll in a different date.  To reach us, either email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
call 908-369-4313, prompt 6.

The gate attendant will have a list of registered members for each date to verify your
registration. Please have a copy of your receipt or your driver's license handy if you are asked
for it. 

2026 DROP-OFF DATES/HOURS
The Schedule for 2026 is as follows:
April 11* and 25 (Saturdays) 8 am-1 pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 1 pm)
May 2 and 30 (Saturdays) 8 am-1 pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 1 pm)

Summer Schedule Drop Off Dates/Hours:
June 5 and 26 (Fridays) 7 am-2pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 2 pm)
July 10 and 24 (Fridays) 7 am-2pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 2 pm)
August 7 and 28 (Fridays) 7 am-2pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 2 pm)

September 12* and 26 (Saturdays) 8 am-1 pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 1 pm)
October 3 and 31 (Saturdays) 8 am-1 pm (Please note: gates will close promptly at 1 pm)
*due to Holiday weekends

GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS

 Hillsborough Township Residents Only 
 Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to
register early
 If you need to reschedule your date you must contact the office to refund your
registration in order to register for another date. Failure to do so before the date of
the event will forfeit your registration
 Each resident participating in the program must check-in at the gate upon entry
 Registration may not be transferred to another person or household

 The drop off site is open rain or shine
 Small trailers can be used (2000 lbs. G.V.W. Maximum)
 No vehicles over 6,700 lbs. G.V.W.
 No hazardous/toxic materials (pesticides/chemicals/herbicides/ creosote)
 No recyclables (cardboard/plastic)
 No motor oil
 No batteries/tires/vehicle parts
 No propane tanks
 No concrete/blacktop/bricks/pavers
 No lumber over 6 feet long and no renovation materials
 No tree stumps or logs over 8 inches in diameter
 No electronics will be accepted (faxes, TVs/computers/monitors, etc.)
 No paint
 Freon must be removed from all appliances
For more information on recycling programs, please visit the Recycling page or contact
Somerset County Recycling.