REFUSE REMOVAL INFORMATION & RULES

Garbage
Leaf Collection
Recycling Information & Rules
Bulk Items

Garbage
Garbage is waste that results from food preparation and other usual household functions, not recyclables, bulky trash appliances or scrap metal.

Garbage is picked up from the curb 2 times a week, not on holidays.
If you do not know your garbage pick-up days, please call the Public
Works Department at (973) 266-4030.

Do not place garbage for pick-up prior to 8 p.m. the night before or after 6 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day.
Garbage should be in cans or plastic bags for pick-up, not in paper bags or boxes.

We do not pick up:

1. Construction Debris.  The removal and disposal of debris generated by home improvements projects is the sole responsibility of the property owner.  We do not pick up broken concrete, asphalt, roofing shingles, dirt and rocks, sheet rock, or other items commonly referred to as construction debris.
2. Hazardous Material.
3. Dirt, stones, concrete, bricks, tree stumps or logs.

For More information call the Department of Public Works at (973) 266-4030.

Collection Holidays:

Garbage will not be collected on the following National Holidays:

1. Good Friday                           Friday                         March 21
2. Memorial Day                         Monday                       May 26
3. Independence Day                  Friday                         July 4
4. Labor Day                              Monday                       September 1
5. Thanksgiving                          Thursday                     November 27
6. Christmas                              Thursday                     December 25

If your garbage is usually collected on one of the days listed above, do not place your garbage out for collection.

Leaf Collection

Starts October 15th and ends December 15th

Note: Weather and the amount of leaves to be picked up can affect the City’s ability to complete the pick-ups by the above date.

It is not necessary to call during leaf season for collection.  There will be multiple collections during leaf season throughout the City.

1. All leaves and/or yard waste MUST be bagged in BIODEGRADABLE paper bags only.
2. All branches must be cut and tied in bundles no longer than four feet in length.
3. Leaves CANNOT be piled in the streets at any time.  DO NOT place leaves near any catch basins.
4. Bagged leaves should be placed for pick-up by the curb, not in the street.
5. Landscaping Contractors and Property Owners are prohibited from blowing any type of yard waste into the street.

Following leaf season, bagged leaves and tied brush can be picked up by appointment only.

Residents on County roads must contact the County at (973) 239-3366 for leaf schedule.

Landscaping Licensing

1. All Landscaping Contractors MUST be licensed as of October 1, 2007.  For additional information and application, please call (973) 266-4030.

For questions regarding the Leaf Pick-Up Program, please contact the Public Works Department at (973) 266-4030.

RECYCLING INFORMATION & RULES

PUT THESE OUT AT THE CURBSIDE FOR COLLECTION BY 6:00 A.M. ON YOUR PICK-UP DAY.

Newspapers/cardboard
Place in a paper bag or,
Bundle and tie with string or rope.
Bundles should be no higher than 10 inches.
Cardboard should be flattened and tied.
Do not use stockings, tape or wire for ties.
Do not use plastic bags.

Main Street Merchants:
Cardboard Pick-Up is Tuesday and Fridays ONLY.

Co-mingled Bottles And Cans
Co-mingling means mixing in one reusable container:

1. Aluminum beverage cans
2. Glass, plastic bottles and jars
3. Household tin cans (pet food cans also)
4. Plastic soft drink bottles, milk, water, juice jugs, laundry detergents, bleach or softener bottles

Clean and drain liquid out of all the above.  For plastic containers rinse, clean, crush or step on container.

Non Recyclable:

1. Window glass and mirrors
2. Dishes, drinking glasses
3. Light bulbs
4. Spray cans & paint cans
5. Aluminum foil pans
6. Yogurt cups & food storage tubs
7. Motor oil bottles
8. Plastic bags
9. Toys
10. Bathroom plastics

Grass, Cut It And Leave It Program
Grass clippings are a major part of Essex County’s Municipal Solid Waste Stream.  Leave your clippings on the lawn when you mow.  Contrary to popular belief, grass clippings do not contribute to thatch in lawns.  In fact, it provides a natural fertilizer for a healthy lawn.  Recycling grass clippings can help reduce the amount of waste going to landfills or recycling center.
Used Motor Oil

The dumpling of used motor is illegal in New Jersey.  State law requires all state license inspection stations, oil retailers, and retail service stations, which have a used oil collection tank existing on their premises, to accept up to ten (10) quarts of used oil per day from any person.  State law permits the service station to charge a fee for recycling used oil.  There must be nothing but used oil in the container.  Antifreeze or any other contaminant is prohibited from being mixed with used oil.

Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste is a term used to describe household products that contain potentially harmful chemical such as pesticides, paints, batteries, varnishes, pool chemicals and more.  A household hazardous collection program has been developed for Essex County residents, available once per year.

Further information on HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYS will be publicized in the Orange Transcript, or call Essex County at (973) 857-2350.

BULKY TRASH & OTHER REFUSE

Bulky Trash
Bulky Trash consists of mattresses, box springs, wooden furniture, and wooden doors, rolled carpet, televisions and other similar items.

NOTE:  Items such as stumps, logs, and type of yard waste, household hazardous waste, tires, cardboard boxes, toys, clothes, construction material, large appliances or any type of metal items are NOT classified as bulky trash.

Items are collected once a week on the second collection day of the week.  For example:

1. If your household refuse is collected on Monday and Thursday, the bulk collection will be on that Thursday
2. If your household refuse is collected on Tuesday and Friday, the bulk collection will be on the Friday
3. If your household refuse is collected on Wednesday and Saturday, the bulk collection will be on that Saturday.

For general information regarding discarding of clothes, toys, house ware, draperies, etc. please call (800) 775-8387.

Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners & Other Metal Items
DEPE regulations for freon removal is by appointment only.  Call (973) 266-4030 and leave your name, address, and item description and we will contact you with your pick-up date.  The items must be placed on the by 6 a.m. of your pick-up date.  Remember to remove doors for safety.

Pick-up is the first Friday of the month, by appointment only.  Contact (973) 266-4030.

NOTE:  Main Street Bulk Schedule

1. Odd addresses will be collected on Thursday Bulk Collection.
2. Even addresses will be collected on Friday Bulk Collection

No bulk trash will be picked up on the dates:

1. Good Friday                Friday                         April 6
2. Thanksgiving              Thursday                     November 22

Sewer Alert
There have been many sewer backups in your area, often caused by misuse of the sewer system.

Please:

1. Don’t flush disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons or paper towels down the toilet.
2. Don’t pour coffee grounds, grease or cat litter down the sink.

If you have questions regarding the use of sanitary sewers, please call United Water at (866) 893-0546.

1. On weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2. After hour emergencies please call (800) 360- 3040.