D.P.W and RECYCLING RULES
Grass/Leaves/Yard Waste:
Must be in biodegradable paper bags or open can
marked "Yard Waste", Bio bags and "Yard Waste" stickers are
available at the Borough Hall. The Yard waste will NOT be collected
if in plastic bags.
Shrubs/Brush/Branches:
Shrubs, brush and branches under six (6) inches
Must be bundled and put at the curb on the yard wast collection
day. Bundles should be a MAXIMUM of 35 pounds and less than four
(4) feet in length.
Stumps and Logs:
For logs, stumps and branches over six (6)
inches in diameter, please call the D.P.W. to arrange for
disposal.Wood Scrap: Wood scrap should be bundled in four (4) foot
legths and not exceed 35 pounds with all nails removed. These
bundled should be put out on your Heavy Trash day.
Household Waste:
Any garbage that is not recycled or otherwise
discussed in this calendar. Cans must NOT weigh more than 50
pounds nor be larger than 35 gallons. If you have any questions call the D.P.W.
Commingled (Mixed) Paper:
Newspaper, cardboard, chipboard, cereal boxes,
junk mail, cracker boxes, telephone books, menus, milk and juice
containers, magazines and all other paper that is not contaminated.
Please put these items in a clean garbage can, box or paper bag. NO
PLASTIC BAGS. Remember: paper with paper in
paper.
Commingled (Mixed) Containers:
Glass, aluminum, tin, plastic bags nad plastic
bottles should be put into a clean garbage con or blue recycling
barrel. Please do not put into paper bags or boxes as thes creates
collection problems. Remember: NO toys, NO butter dishes, NO oil
containers, NO styrofoam, NO dishes, NO pots and pans, NO light
bulbs, NO mirrors, and NO window glass are to be put in recycling
bins.
Motor Oil:
Place at the curb in a sealed, marked container
next to your garbage.
batteries:
Vehicles batteries should be placed at the curb
next to your garbage. All other batteries should be placed in the
recycling containers at the Borough hall or Civic Center.
Paints:
Paint should have the lids removed and allowed
to dry. Once the paint is dry, put the can out with your heavy
trash. Put oil based paint in a marked box next to your
garbage.
Heavy Trash:
Those items which are not recyclable, but are
larger than regular garbage. This includes, but is not limited to
furniture, T.V's, Mirror glass, light bulbs, and anything else not
covered by this document that is not metal.
Metal Goods:
This includes hot water heaters, washers,
dryers, steel, iron and aluminum products including bikes, pots and
pans, and wire hangers. Do not put out before Friday night.
Refrigerators and AC Units:
Due to State and Federal Regulations, the
Borough is not permitted to collect refrigerators and AC units, or
any other item which contains Freon. You must call Lanni's Appliane
in Rutherford at 201-933-0655 for disposal of these items. The fee
is $15.
Tires:
Tires should place at the curb on Heavy Trash
day with the rims removed.
Bricks/Stones/Masonary:
Bricks, stones and masonary are Not
collected by the Borough. Please call the D.P.W. for disposal
locations.
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