You are encouraged to complete your fall clean-up of items to be dropped off at the Bulk Drop Off Convenience Center at the Public Works Department off Scotch Road as soon as possible.
The Bulk Drop Off site will close for the winter season beginning Sat, Nov 20th. The planned reopening date is Friday, March 18, 2022.
This closing does not affect the Electronics Drop Off that operates year-round. Nor does it affect the Brush Drop Off site on Jack Stephan Way.
You may drop off electronic items Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm, except for Township holidays.
The Brush Drop Off Convenience Center will also remain open Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm (closed from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for lunch). The site closes periodically for mulching and cleanups (Look for website notices), and Township holidays.
Requirements and Restrictions
As a reminder, a Bulk Drop-Off Validation Card from our Community Pass system is required for the Scotch Road Convenience Center. Those not having a pass must get one at the ESCC M- S during their open hours. Examples of acceptable items include large household waste & materials, windows with glass removed, furniture and lamps, toilets and fixtures, boxes and wood debris, small amounts of sheetrock, wood and flooring, and small appliances.
Convenience Center privileges are limited to legal residents of Ewing Township only. The following groups are excluded from the Convenience Center: commercial entities, County, State of Federal governments, and non-residents of the Township living in student dormitories and/or housing located on the campus of The College of New Jersey. Contractors are not allowed. Materials may not be dropped off in vehicles with commercial plates.
Each separate trip to the Convenience Center shall constitute a separate drop-off for purposes of calculating each resident's twelve residential bulk waste drop-offs, even if occurring on the same day.
Quantity and size limitations
- One car, SUV or standard pickup truck bed filled with materials constitutes one drop-off
- One utility trailer filled with materials constitutes one drop-off.
- Overage (2 drop-offs) - if the materials rise more than 2 feet above the bed of the truck or trailer.
Utility Trailer restrictions
- Maximum of 6 x 8 in size.
- Not enclosed
- Must be towed by a car or SUV, no pickups.
For full details see Executive Order 2A