Camden Hosts Bulk Waste Collection Event

Residents can drop off furniture, electronics, yard debris, and more at the one-day collection event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The city of Camden, New Jersey is hosting a bulk waste collection event next Thursday, February 19th, from 8am to 12pm at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and York Street. Residents can drop off furniture, electronics, yard debris, tires, and other household items to help reduce illegal dumping in the city. The event is sponsored by ReWorld, which operates the local trash incinerator, and will also have volunteers from the Camden County Corrections Department assisting.

Why it matters

Illegal dumping has been an ongoing issue in Camden, leading to unsightly and unsafe neighborhoods. This bulk waste collection event aims to provide residents an easy way to properly dispose of large household items and curb the problem of illegal dumping across the city.

The details

Camden residents will need to show identification to participate in the event. The city will not accept hazardous waste, paints, aerosol sprays, appliances, concrete, or construction/contractor debris. ReWorld, the sponsor, operates the trash incinerator on the Camden waterfront, and the Camden County Corrections Department will also have volunteers assisting at the event.

  • The bulk waste collection event will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 8am to 12pm.

The players

Jannette Ramos

A Camden city council member who promotes the bulk waste collection events and has earned the nickname "Queen of Trash" for her efforts.

Victor Carstarphen

The mayor of Camden who co-promotes the bulk waste collection events with Council member Ramos.

ReWorld

The company that operates the trash incinerator on the Camden waterfront and is a sponsor of the periodic bulk waste collection events.

Camden County Corrections Department

The department that will be sending volunteers to assist at the upcoming bulk waste collection event.

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What they’re saying

“Anything that would help us reduce the illegal dumping will make our neighborhoods cleaner and safer.”

— Jannette Ramos, Camden City Council Member (TAPinto Camden)

“A centralized location would be a win-win for all.”

— Jannette Ramos, Camden City Council Member (TAPinto Camden)

What’s next

The city plans to continue hosting regular bulk waste collection events to help address the issue of illegal dumping in Camden.

The takeaway

This bulk waste collection event demonstrates Camden's commitment to providing residents convenient options to properly dispose of large household items, which will help clean up neighborhoods and reduce the problem of illegal dumping that has plagued the city.