Recycling is the Law and
All residents are reminded that recycling is indeed the law, statewide, county, and locally. By removing recyclables from the regular trash flow, we help save our environment and save tax dollars that would otherwise be spent on trash disposal fees.
HOW TO RECYCLE, WHAT TO
RECYCLE
All recyclables should be placed at curbside (not in the street) so that the collection crews can easily identify them on your BI-WEEKLY recycling day.
The yellow, 20-gallon bucket supplied by the Township is required for glass, metal and plastic recyclables (No plastic bags). All containers should be empty and rinsed, loose caps or lids should be discarded and labels need not be removed. Please keep brush, leaves, and grass separate from these recyclables.
- GLASS CONTAINERS that were previously used for food or beverages. The containers may be clear, brown, or green glass, but do not include: auto glass, drinking glasses, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, ceramics or any broken glass.
- METAL CONTAINERS refers to aluminum, tin or bi-metal food and beverage containers, but do not include coat hangers, pots, pans or scrap metals.
- PLASTIC CONTAINERS that display either a #1 or #2 inside the triangle-recycling emblem on the bottoms. These containers could have been used for juice, soda, water, milk and laundry detergent, but do not include: butter tubs, flower pots, anti freeze or oil containers, laundry buckets, plastic bags, plastic plates or utensils, syringes, vinyl and 5-gallon pails.
- RESIDENTIAL PAPER refers to newspaper and all of its inserts, catalogs, chipboard (beer & soda cartons, cereal boxes, gift boxes, greeting cards, paper toilet/towel rolls, any light weight cardboard not contaminated by food products or grease), computer paper, envelopes, junk mail, magazines, non-metallic wrapping paper, office paper, shredded paper (in brown bag taped or stapled shut), text books (without hard covers), and work books. All residential paper should be put in a paper bag, small container or tied with string (No plastic bags). Also, all types of corrugated cardboard that are not waxed or coated are recyclable but these must be flattened to no larger than 3 feet by 2 feet. Do not include: foil or wax coated cardboard (ice cream containers and orange juice cartons), napkins, paper cups, plates, towels, tissues or food stained paper or cardboard . Do not mix glass, metal and plastic recyclables with your residential papers.
- BRUSH must be cut into 4-foot lengths and tied into bundles not to exceed 50 pounds each (as per Ordinance Chapter 58A). Brush will be collected during the week that includes a section’s regular recycling day.
- STUMPS are collected every 3-4 weeks: Residents are to notify the Public Works Department at 228-3144 prior to pick up.
- GRASS CLIPPINGS will be collected on a WEEKLY for seven and a half months, from March 15 to October 31 (maximum of 20 bags per week) on the same day of week as your regular recycling day; and on your regular recycling day from November 1st to the end of the grass season. Clippings should be put in a trash container (maximum weight 40 pounds) or a trash bag and left untied.
- LEAVES will be collected as follows: January 1 to March 14 - regular recycling day; March 15 to October 31 - weekly grass day (maximum of 20 bags per week); and November 1 to December 31 is the fall leaf schedule. Residents are reminded to rake their leaves to the curbside only during the fall leaf schedule.
- DIRT/SOD & GARDEN/LAWN DEBRIS (mulch, pulled grass/weeds, plants, and twigs) must be in a separate bag or container from grass clippings and leaves. This collection is on regular recycling day.
OTHER RECYCLABLES
- REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND AIR CONDITIONERS
are collected every Thursday.
Residents are urged to call the Public Works Department in advance
at 228-3144 for scheduling pickup at curbside. Please
remove refrigerator and
freezer doors prior to leaving appliance at curbside.
- MOTOR OIL, CAR BATTERIES AND ANTI-FREEZE
may be brought to the Public Works Department at
- CONCRETE, BRICK OR RUBBLE may also be disposed of at the Public Works garage, but there is no curbside pick-up of this material. Residents must show the office personnel proof of Township residency and job-site verification.
- ELECTRONICS Camden County has three (3) drop-off dates for 2010. One is scheduled in Gloucester Township @ Camden County Community College on June 12, 2010, 8:30am - 3:00pm. Any questions or other disposal locations, call Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs @ 858-5241.
- SPECIAL WASTE includes other liquids, fuels, household cleaners, paint related products, personal care products, pesticides or adhesives; chemicals and glues. Camden County has six (6) hazardous waste drop-off dates for 2010. One is scheduled in Gloucester Township @ Camden County Community College on June 12, 2010, 8:30am - 3:00pm. Residents should call Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs @ 858-5241 for more information on hazardous materials and other disposal locations.
RECYCLING CONTAINERS
New residents should pick-up a container at the
Please Note: For containers that are left outside, residents are urged to drill (2) ¼” holes near the bottom to alleviate the problem of excess weight due to water or ice. Residents, please limit the weight of each container to forty (40) pounds.
TRASH COLLECTION
Trash Collection will continue on the present schedule. Residents are urged to follow the same collection guidelines as before. If you have any questions, please call Republic Services, 234-4000.
Tires, only two (2)
tires per household with the metal rims removed, will be collected on your
weekly trash day.
Large metal household appliances, such as washing machines or stoves will be picked up at curbside on your weekly trash day.
Sinks and Toilets will be picked up at curbside on your weekly trash day.
Any Questions or problems with collection please contact the following:
Republic Services 234-4000
Trash Collection
GTMUA 227-5665 or 227-8666
Grass clippings (3/15-10/31)
Leaves (3/15-10/31 Bagged or in Cans Only)
Public Works Dept. 228-3144,
or
228-4000, Ext. 517
Air Conditioners, Freezers, & Refrigerators
Brush, Dirt/Sod & Garden/Lawn Debris
Leaves (11/1-3/14)
Grass (11/1 - End of Grass Season)
GTMUA SCREENED COMPOST AND TOPSOIL -
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