Recycling Information For 2011

Plastic Recycling Expands To Include Plastic Class #4, #5 & #7

Recycling is the Law…

All residents are reminded that recycling is mandatory statewide. 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 every other week recycling day.

The yellow, 20-gallon bucket supplied by the Township is required or a bucket with handles no larger than 32-gallons for glass, metal and plastic recyclables (No plastic trash 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, ceramics, drinking glasses, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs or any broken glass.

METAL CONTAINERS refers to aluminum, tin or bi-metal food and beverage containers, but do not include: aerosol cans, coat hangers, pots, pans or scrap metals.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS/CARTONS that only display the plastic class #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 recycling triangle on them. These cartons/containers could have been used for food, juice, milk, soda, water, and laundry detergent, but do not include: anti freeze or auto oil containers, children’s toys, flower pots, laundry baskets/buckets, plastic bags, plastic plates or utensils, syringes, vinyl and 5-gallon pails. Plastic shopping bags can be returned to many stores

for recycling.

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, phone books, 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 frozen 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 40 pounds each (as per Ordinance Chapter 58A). Brush will be collected by Public Works during the week that includes a section’s regular recycling day with the exception of Friday which will be picked up on Thursday.

STUMPS are collected every 3-4 weeks. Residents are to notify the Public Works Department at 228-3144 prior to pick up.

GRASS CLIPPINGS are collected 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 small container with handles (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 (GTPW); March 15 to October 31 - weekly grass day (GTMUA); maximum of 20 bags per week. November 1 to December 31 is the fall leaf schedule (GTPW). Residents are reminded to rake their leaves to the curbside only during the fall leaf schedule. Please do not park your vehicles in front of leaves during your collection week.

DIRT/SOD & GARDEN/LAWN DEBRIS (mulch, pulled grass/weeds, plants, and twigs) must be in a separate bag or container from grass/leaves. This collection by Public Works is on the regular recycling day with the exception of Friday which will be picked up on Thursday.

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 only, may be brought to the Public Works Department at 1729 Erial Road (just past College Drive).

CONCRETE, BRICK OR RUBBLE a limited amount 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 Waste Management Act makes it mandatory to recycle all electronics as of January 1, 2011. Household electronics may be dropped off at the Public Works Building located at 1729 Erial Rd., Blackwood; between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. (Monday - Thursday). Proof of residency required. Camden County has three (3) drop-off dates for 2011. One is scheduled in Gloucester Twp @ Camden County College on Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:30 – 12:30. Any questions or other disposal locations call Camden County Division of Environmental Affairs @ 858-5241.

SPECIAL WASTE

Includes other liquids, fuels, household cleaners, personal care products, pesticides or adhesives; chemicals and glues. Camden County has six (6) hazardous waste drop-off dates for 2011. One is scheduled in Gloucester Twp @ Camden County College on Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:30 – 3:00. 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 Township Municipal Building, 228-4000. Residents that need additional containers may pick them up at the Township Municipal Building for a fee.

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 with handles 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 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 (856) 234-4000

Trash Collection

GTMUA (856) 227-5665 or (856) 227-8666

Grass clippings (3/15-10/31)

Leaves (3/15-10/31 open Bags or in Cans Only)

Recycling every other week

Public Works Dept. 228-3144, or 228-4000, Ext. 517

Air Conditioners, Freezers, & Refrigerators

Electronics, dropped off

Brush, Dirt/Sod & Garden/Lawn Debris:

Leaves (11/1 - 3/14)

Grass (11/1 - End of Grass Season)

GTMUA SCREENED COMPOST AND TOPSOIL - For delivery to Gloucester Township residents and businesses at wholesale prices, call us at 227-5665 or 227-8666.