Project Move Out 2023

Join PROJECT MOVE-OUT: free bulk waste recycling initiative for Rutgers students living in New Brunswick

Rutgers University and the City of New Brunswick are partnering in Project Move Out to recover discarded furniture, appliances and textiles in order to keep these items out of landfills and reduce our carbon footprint.

Project Move Out provides for FREE curbside pick-up of bulk items ONLY for Rutgers students who pre-register between April 19 – May 22 (noon).  The collection will take place between May 24-May 26.  You will be assigned a day based upon your address. Items eligible for pickup include:

• Appliances (microwaves, toaster ovens, vacuums)
• Electronics (televisions, video game consoles, cell phones, computers, monitors, printers)
• Furniture (mattresses, couches, chairs, tables, book cases, desks, rugs) Please note that any mattresses left at the curb for collection MUST be wrapped in plastic 

Register HERE.  (If you are having trouble with the link, please use Google Chrome.)

Benefits of participating in Project Move Out

• Collected items will be recycled.
• Individuals (landlords and tenants) will avoid municipal fines ($500-$2,000) for violations of the New Brunswick trash ordinance.

A Project Move Out collection area on campus is also available for students (with a Rutgers ID) to drop off their bulk waste items May 22nd- May 26th between 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

No registration necessary for drop off, Rutgers ID required.

• Location: Behind Murray Hall, Lot 16   Please note the change in location from previous years due to the solar panel construction project.

Alternate Bulk Waste Disposal Options

Students living in New Brunswick with a valid form of identification to show that they live in the City can also drop off items with the New Brunswick Department of Public Works (DPW) at 400 Jersey Avenue on Wednesday, May 10 from 10a.m. – 2p.m., Saturday, May 13th from 10a.m. – 2p.m., Wednesday, May 17 from 10a.m. – 2p.m. and again from 4p.m. – 8p.m. and Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Students are also able to schedule bulk pick up from the city according to their trash zone starting the first week in May until the second week of June.  Students in Trash Zone 1 (regular trash collection Mondays/Thursdays) can schedule a bulk pick up for a Monday or a Thursday by calling 732-745-5105 by 2pm the day before they need the pick-up.  Students in Trash Zone 2 (regular trash collection Tuesdays/Fridays) can schedule a bulk pick up for a Tuesday or a Friday by calling 732-745-5105 the day before they need the pick-up.  Items should be placed on the curb after 5pm the night before the scheduled pick up.

Additionally, you can make use of New Brunswick’s E-Waste Drop Off program. On the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am-12pm, you can drop off TV’s, laptops and desk top computers to the Department of Public Works Building, located at 400 Jersey Avenue. Click here for more information.

Residents in other communities should check with their local Department of Public Works for bulk trash removal information.

Project Move Out Collection Schedule

Please note, items can be placed at the curb no earlier than 5pm the day prior to scheduled pick-up.  They MUST be placed at curb no later than 6am the day of scheduled pick-up.  Any items placed after the trucks have passed through your street will not be picked up as part of Project Move-Out and you risk being fined. 

Materials which will not be collected by Project Move Out include:

• any items that contain Freon,  ie. air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers 
• vegetative waste
• construction materials
• regular household garbage
• hazardous waste
• flammable/explosive waste
• mandatory recyclable materials