Article From U.S. Department of Agriculture, written by Andrew Avitt. For more information click the link. Globally, the past eight years were the warmest on record. It’s a trend more noticeable in larger cities, where forest floors and lush green canopies have been replaced by pavement and roofing. Finding the balance of how urban and […]
Plastic Bags Are Not Accepted In Recycling Cans
Attention Residents, All plastic bags are prohibited from residential recycling containers. Cans containing plastic bags will not be picked up by the recycle company until the plastic is removed. Plastic bags are not an acceptable recycle item. See below for a list of acceptable and not acceptable items. Thank you.
DPW: Save Energy By Recycling
Please see the information below from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
More Information on the Plastic Ban
Below is more information regarding the New Jersey Plastic Ban; including information on exemptions.
Plastic Bag Ban Starts May 4th
Attention Residents, Please be aware that the Plastic Bag Ban starts May 4th, 2022. The state of NJ is banning single use plastic bags at all retail stores, restaurants, and grocery stores. This also means plastic bags are banned from recycle collections. Any cans containing plastic bags will not be collected by the recycling company. […]
DPW: Bag Up NJ
Please see below for more information regarding the plastic bag ban in all retail stores.
NJ Plastic Bag Ban
Attention Residents, The Plastic Bag Ban begins on May 4th. All plastic bags are prohibited from residential recycling containers. Cans containing plastic bags will be tagged by the recycle company and will be passed until the plastic is removed. Ban on Single-Use Carryout Bags, Ban on Polystyrene Foam Food Service Products, and Plastic Straws By-Request-Only […]
Changes to Bulk Waste Collection
Attention Residents, Please be aware that there are changes to Bulk Waste Collection: “each residential unit shall be limited to an area measuring a maximum of three feet wide by twelve feet long by three feet high (3’ x 12’ x 3’), within which all bulky waste and/or white goods associated with such residential […]
Recycling Acceptable Vs Unacceptable
Curbside Recycling contamination continues to be a problem. Please do your part and recycle the correct way. Please click “more” to see flyers detailing Acceptable and Unacceptable items.