Through the years as the recycling program develops, we try to inform our residents of what we are recycling and how to dispose of the material. The following information and guidelines will help you and the Borough in your recycling efforts.
What to do with trash, recyclables & hazardous waste.
Garbage / Trash is any non-recyclable waste material generated from the kitchen. Containers shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity or 50lbs in weight.
Mixed Paper - (ALL RECYCLABLE) Residents will include all clean paper, boxes, corrugated cardboard, newspapers, magazines, phone books and only clean PIZZA boxes (no oily residue) in a secure curb side container or string tie in bundles no higher than 12 inches, and or place in secure containers. Remember on WINDY DAYS TO SECURE ALL THE RECYCLABLES from blowing all over the street!
Tires - Contact your local tire dealership or auto service provider.
Stumps/Logs (NO DIRT), Concrete/Brick/Stone – Pre-scheduled collection, call the DPW for appointment @ 201 460-3000 x 4000<
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) www.bcua.org - check for disposal schedule and all proper disposal procedures. Or call 201 807-5825. Items such as: Paints, Anti-freeze, Motor Oil & Filters, Pesticides, Fluorescent lights, Mercury switches, Drain cleaners, Bug sprays, and Batteries. All types, Propane Cylinders, Varnishes, Glues and Gasoline. Please check the web site…
Heavy Trash – All non-food items / bulk waste are all a scheduled pickup. Call the DPW at 201 460-3000 x4000
E-Waste – Curbside scheduled pick-up on Thursday's. Items collected are Computers, TV/VCR, Laptops, Printers, Speakers, DVD, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Monitors, Printers, & Speakers. Call the DPW to schedule a pickup at 201 460-3000 x4000. Or you may drop them off at the BCUA in Moonachie, 5 days a week! Check the web site for information (www.bcua.org) or call 201 807-5825
Batteries - Household batteries may dropped- off at Staples or Office Depot.
Christmas Trees – Place curbside the month of Jan on your Vegetation Day. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS)
Vegetative Waste - The bi-weekly collections will include grass, yard waste and brush. Brush must be bundled in 4 foot lengths and all loose material must be placed in open containers or biodegradable paper bags. (DO NOT PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS).
Leaves & Yard Debris – – BIODEGRADABLE Paper Bags or place in containers to be picked up bi-weekly on your vegetation day.
THE FALL CURBSIDE LEAF COLLETION IS FROM OCT 1st thru DEC 31st. AT NO OTHER TIME OF THE YEAR are any LEAVES, GRASS OR YARD DEBRIS TO BE PLACED IN THE STREET.
No DPW pick-ups on the following 2011 dates:
January 17 |
October 10 |
February 21 |
November 11 |
April 22 |
November 24 |
May 30 |
November 25 |
July 4 |
November 26 |
September 5 |
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Remember…Saturday drop-off at the DPW garage between 9AM - 1PM. Items that maybe dropped-off are vegetative waste, comingle / recyclables, and all paper / cardboard products.
DPW OFFICE NUMBER IS 201 460-3000 x4000, GIVE US A CALL, our office hours are 7:AM to 3:PM, Monday thru Friday.
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